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TORCHING FLAME [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
DEF

The burning of fuel at the end of an exhaust pipe or stack of a reciprocating aircraft engine resulting from an excessive richness in the fuel/air mixture.

OBS

torching: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
DEF

Carburant enflammé qui s'échappe d'un tuyau d'échappement ou d'une pipe d'échappement d'un moteur à pistons d'aéronef quand le mélange air-carburant est trop riche.

OBS

coup de chalumeau : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Spanish

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