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PAPA [2 records]

Record 1 1998-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Federal Administration
OBS

Industry Canada in the Ontario region.

OBS

Source(s) : Government of Canada phone directory on the Internet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Administration fédérale

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-05-29

English

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

PAPA - Parallax Aircraft Parking Aid. 1. This system is designed for use by the pilot occupying the LEFT seat. 2. The equipment consists of a reference board with either one or two horizontal slots running across its centre. A white fluorescent tube is positioned vertically behind the board. 3. As the aircraft approaches the stand, the fluorescent tube will appear to move along the slot towards the reference marks. 4. When the tubular light registers in line with the appropriate reference mark, the aircraft has reached the correct stopping position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

Terme et abréviation uniformisés par le CUTA Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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