Definitions for "Service ceiling"
Altitude at which maximum rate of climb is 100 ft/min
The altitude above sea level beyond which an airplane can no longer climb more than 30 m (100 ft) per minute. Servo A motor-driven device for moving control surfaces and throttle of a radio controlled aeroplane. more...
height at which air density is such that maximum attainable rate of climb has dropped to 100ft/min
Keywords:  sea, height, above, level, operational
operational height above sea level