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Keel

A strong longitudinal member at the bottom of a float or hull that helps guide the seaplane through the water, and, in the case of floats, supports the weight of the seaplane on land.

Dictionary Term

Keel

Definitions

  • A strong longitudinal member at the bottom of a float or hull that helps guide the seaplane through the water, and, in the case of floats, supports the weight of the seaplane on land.
  • See wing keel and carriage keel.

References

  • Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024
  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008