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From the Latin word eādem
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The EAD states that "in the worst-case scenario an uncommanded elevator movement may result in exceeding the aircraft's structural capability".
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2025
The Emergency Airworthiness Directive, or EAD, will require operators to inspect before further flight aircraft that do not meet the inspection cycles specified in the EAD.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 6, 2024
One friend of mine jumped from EAD contract to EAD contract, a “reservist” in name only.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2023
In some cases, their EAD cards were sent to military bases after the families were resettled in cities across America.
From Fox News ● Jan. 18, 2022
EAD questioned McLaughlin about the tweets, and an associate medical school dean launched a disciplinary investigation of her, according to university documents.
From Science Magazine ● Feb. 12, 2019
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