Plain English Meaning
A chart in the aircraft's handbook that lets you look up how the airplane will perform on a given day, based on things like weight, temperature, and altitude.
Full Definition
A graph or table published by the aircraft manufacturer that shows how the aircraft will perform under specified conditions — for example, takeoff distance, climb rate, cruise fuel burn, or landing distance — based on inputs such as weight, temperature, pressure altitude, and wind.
Context Anchor
Seen in the aircraft handbook during preflight planning and aeronautical decision-making, especially , , or operating from a , hot, short, or wet .