Airframe

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɛɹ.fɹe(ɪ)m/, enPR: âr'frām'

Origin

air + frame

Full definition of airframe

Noun

1. The main body and structure of an aircraft (without the powerplant).This airframe has 2600 flight hours on it; the powerplant has just over 800.

Derived terms

• airframer