Aviation Dictionary

Ultimate load factor

In stress analysis, the load that causes physical breakdown in an aircraft or aircraft component during a strength test, or the load that according to computations, should cause such a breakdown.

Dictionary Term

Ultimate load factor

Definition

In stress analysis, the load that causes physical breakdown in an aircraft or aircraft component during a strength test, or the load that according to computations, should cause such a breakdown.

References

Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021