aircraft tiedown

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aircraft tiedown

Securing aircraft when parked in the open to restrain movement due to the weather or condition of the parking area.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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Aircraft tiedown points are structurally reinforced locations on an airframe identified by its engineers as appropriate for securing the aircraft.
[USPRwire, Mon Aug 26 2019] Aircraft anchoring systems are also known as aircraft tiedowns, especially in western countries.
[ClickPress, Tue Aug 27 2019] Aircraft anchoring systems are also known as aircraft tiedowns, especially in western countries.
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