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Undrainable oil

The oil that does not drain from an engine lubricating system when the aircraft is in the normal ground attitude and the drain valve is left open. The weight of the undrainable oil is part of the empty weight of the air...

Dictionary Term

Undrainable oil

Definition

  • The oil that does not drain from an engine lubricating system when the aircraft is in the normal ground attitude and the drain valve is left open. The weight of the undrainable oil is part of the empty weight of the aircraft.

References

  • Weight and Balance Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2016