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drive ratchet [1 record]

Record 1 2003-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

Airlock latch disconnect tool - a common, EVA modified, crescent wrench set to force open a jammed latch and/or latches disconnected from the rotary actuator. The other contingency airlock disconnect tool is a drive ratchet with a 7/16-inch hex socket and 4-inch extension.

OBS

drive ratchet: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
DEF

[Clé munie] d'un mécanisme à cliquet réversible, permettant de visser ou de dévisser par un mouvement de va-et-vient rotatif.

OBS

clé à cliquet : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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