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ADVANCED TIMING [1 record]

Record 1 2017-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
DEF

The moving ahead of the ignition spark in relation to piston position; produced by centrifugal or vacuum devices in accordance with engine speed and intake manifold vacuum.

OBS

ignition timing advance: term standardized by ISO.

OBS

spark advance: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
CONT

L'avance à l'allumage permet d'obtenir une pression de poussée des gaz maximale sur le piston lorsque la bielle et la manivelle du vilebrequin forment un angle de 90°.

OBS

avance à l'allumage : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

OBS

avance à l'allumage : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de encendido (Vehículos automotores)
  • Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
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