Airframe Definition

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airframes
noun
The structure of an aircraft, such as an airplane, helicopter, or rocket, exclusive of its engine.
American Heritage
The structural framework and covering of an airplane, rocket, etc., not including the engine and its related parts.
Webster's New World

The main body and structure of an aircraft (without the powerplant).

This airframe has 2600 flight hours on it; the powerplant has just over 800.
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airframe
Plural:
airframes

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