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AMPHIBIAN

A seaplane with retractable wheel-type landing gear that can be extended to allow landings to be made on land.

Dictionary Term

AMPHIBIAN

Definition

  • A seaplane with retractable wheel-type landing gear that can be extended to allow landings to be made on land.

References

  • Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024