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FLOATS

The components of a floatplane’s landing gear that provide the buoyancy to keep the airplane afloat.

Dictionary Term

FLOATS

Definition

  • The components of a floatplane’s landing gear that provide the buoyancy to keep the airplane afloat.

References

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