Plain English Meaning
A gauge that shows how much electrical power the generator is currently producing for the aircraft.
Full Definition
A cockpit instrument that displays the electrical current, in amperes, being supplied by the generator or alternator to the aircraft's electrical system. The reading is shown as a fraction or percentage of the unit's rated output, allowing the pilot to see how heavily the generator is being loaded.
Context Anchor
Seen on aircraft electrical system panels and in maintenance checks when monitoring generator or alternator output.
Derivation
A combination of 'load' (the demand placed on a system) and '' (a measuring device). The name describes its job directly: it measures the being carried by the generator.