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aft

1

[ aft, ahft ]

adverb

  1. at, close to, or toward the stern or tail:

    Stow the luggage aft.



adjective

  1. situated toward or at the stern or tail:

    The aft sail was luffing.

aft

2

[ aft, ahft ]

adverb

Scot.
  1. oft.

aft.

3

abbreviation for

  1. afternoon.

A.F.T.

4

abbreviation for

  1. American Federation of Teachers.

aft

/ ɑːڳ /

adverb

  1. nautical towards or at the stern or rear

    the aft deck

    aft of the engines

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of aft1

before 950; Middle English afte, Old English æڳٲ from behind, equivalent to æ- opposite + -t- suffix of uncertain value + -an suffix marking motion from; cognate with Old Frisian efta, Old Saxon, Old High German aftan, Gothic aftana, Old Norse aptan, Greek DZí ( s ) ō behind; not akin to Greek ó off
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of aft1

C17: perhaps a shortened form of earlier abaft
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In September, misdrilled holes were discovered in the 737 MAX aft pressure bulkhead, the domed fuselage cap that seals the rear of the passenger cabin and is installed at Spirit.

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He discovered further drilling mistakes when he observed a mechanic performing an unauthorized rework on another section of the aft pressure bulkhead.

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In August, it was announced that holes in 737 MAX aft bulkheads were improperly drilled — potentially affecting cabin pressure.

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Boeing reports defects in the aft pressure bulkhead, assembled by Spirit.

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In September, after misdrilled holes were discovered in the aft pressure bulkhead installed at Spirit, the CEO told Wall Street analysts quality checks had been stepped up.

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