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SELECTOR VALVE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-10-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Aircraft Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- selector valve
1, record 1, English, selector%20valve
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A valve which is used to direct hydraulic fluid to one of two or more hydraulic circuits. 2, record 1, English, - selector%20valve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Fuel tank, landing gear selector valve. 3, record 1, English, - selector%20valve
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vanne sélectrice
1, record 1, French, vanne%20s%C3%A9lectrice
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vanne sélectrice : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 2, record 1, French, - vanne%20s%C3%A9lectrice
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-04-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- selector valve
1, record 2, English, selector%20valve
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device by means of which the flow of fluid can be directed in any of several directions. 2, record 2, English, - selector%20valve
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This aircraft fuel system includes two main tanks - one in each wing - that feed through a fuel tank selector valve to an accumulator tank mounted on the firewall, thence through a fuel shut-off valve into the engine compartment. The fuel tank selector valve is located on the cabin floor between the front seats. There is a vapour return line that returns vapour and excess fuel from the engine-driven fuel pump to the accumulator tank. 3, record 2, English, - selector%20valve
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- robinet sélecteur
1, record 2, French, robinet%20s%C3%A9lecteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le circuit de carburant de l'avion comporte deux réservoirs principaux, un dans chaque aile, qui desservent, par l'intermédiaire d'un robinet sélecteur de réservoir carburant, un réservoir d'alimentation en carburant, fixé à la cloison pare-feu, qui est relié à un robinet d'arrêt de carburant situé dans le compartiment moteur. 2, record 2, French, - robinet%20s%C3%A9lecteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
robinet sélecteur : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance et Opérations aériennes. 3, record 2, French, - robinet%20s%C3%A9lecteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Robinet sélecteur de réservoir carburant. 2, record 2, French, - robinet%20s%C3%A9lecteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-07-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- selector valve 1, record 3, English, selector%20valve
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valve that provides quick service application and also controls graduated and direct release. 1, record 3, English, - selector%20valve
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- valve sélectrice
1, record 3, French, valve%20s%C3%A9lectrice
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valve qui assure la fonction de serrage rapide et contrôle les fonctions de desserrage direct et gradué. 1, record 3, French, - valve%20s%C3%A9lectrice
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-01-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- selector valve
1, record 4, English, selector%20valve
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
auto. trans. 1, record 4, English, - selector%20valve
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tiroir sélecteur
1, record 4, French, tiroir%20s%C3%A9lecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1980-05-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- selector valve 1, record 5, English, selector%20valve
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- soupape de changement de régime 1, record 5, French, soupape%20de%20changement%20de%20r%C3%A9gime
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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