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Reduction factor

A number, usually 100 or 1,000, by which a moment is divided to produce a smaller number that is less likely to cause mathematical errors when computing the center of gravity.

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Reduction factor

Definition

  • A number, usually 100 or 1,000, by which a moment is divided to produce a smaller number that is less likely to cause mathematical errors when computing the center of gravity.

References

  • Weight and Balance Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2016