Yes, MÄM – Deciphering Diamond’s Technical Documentation

To the uninitiated, Diamond Aircraft’s technical documentation is full of perplexing abbreviations.  Many of these have their basis in the German language used in Austria, where Diamond Aircraft Industries’ predecessor, Hoffmann Flugzeugbau, was founded in 1981.

Consider this article your Rosetta Stone to help you understand Diamond’s technical documentation.

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