zero-life

verb

To restore (equipment) to a state comparable to brand new.

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Meanings

verbzero-life (third-person singular simple present zero-lifes, present participle zero-lifing, simple past and past participle zero-lifed)

present singular third person zero-lifes · participle present zero-lifing · participle past zero-lifed · past zero-lifed

  1. transitiveaeronauticsTo restore (equipment) to a state comparable to brand new.

    […] the installation of four 14,900 lb st (66.3 kN) BMW Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofans in place of the Speys, the fitting of a new two-man cockpit and a modern tactical operations area, and 'zero lifing' all existing structure and equipment.

    1998, Air Pictorial, volume 60, page 207
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    The first element involves 'zero lifing' the airframe by replacement of some structural elements, including the main landing gear. This "extends the operational life before the first major overhaul and extends the time between repair", Filip said.

    2000, Jane's International Defense Review: IDR, volume 33, page 61
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