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Record 1 2019-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Navigation Instruments
CONT

Set the following controls on control pedestal panel UD1 to the specified positions ... PUSH TO TURN knob in centre detent position.

CONT

The pitch wheel controls the vertical pitch of the aircraft when the autopilot is engaged. When at the center detent position, the aircraft will be pitched for level flight. You may also need to adjust pitch trim (large vertical wheel next to the gear up/down lever).

Key term(s)
  • center position

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Instruments de navigation
CONT

Au pylône UD1, mettre : [...] Le bouton de commande de virage «PUSH TO TURN» en position neutre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
  • Instrumentos de navegación
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Record 2 2013-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Rotary Machines
DEF

The position where the rotor of a permanent magnet motor or hybrid stepping motor comes to rest when unenergized and unloaded.

OBS

detent position: term and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines tournantes électriques
DEF

Position à laquelle se met un rotor de moteur à aimant permanent ou un moteur pas à pas hybride lorsqu'il est non alimenté et à vide.

OBS

position de repos : terme et définition normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI).

Spanish

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