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• limit load factor — A specified load below which structural members or parts are designed not to fail. If the load factor is higher than the design load factor, either permanent deformation or failure may occur. Also called a design load factor. See gust envelope …   Aviation dictionary

• gust envelope — A basic aircraft design envelope that indicates the safe operating limits of an aircraft of given weight in gusty conditions. The air speed is on the X axis of the envelope, and the load factor is on Y axis. The illustration indicates the load… …   Aviation dictionary

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