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COMPASS ADJUSTMENT [2 records]

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Record 1 2000-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
OBS

Correction for Deviation by Swinging the Compass: The effect of deviation is neutralized in airplanes as far as possible by a procedure called "Swinging the Compass". The compass is fitted with corrector magnets, which are permanently installed and connected by gears. They are located in the top and bottom of the compass case and are adjusted by screws. As the compass is "swung", the screws are adjusted to eliminate deviation. It is rarely possible, however, to completely eliminate it. The deviation remaining after the compass has been "swung" is tabulated on a Compass Deviation Card to enable the pilot to make allowance for it. ... The compass should be swung with the engine running and all radio and electrical equipment functioning.

OBS

compass adjustment; compass swinging: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
CONT

Le but de la compensation consiste à annuler ou tout au moins diminuer au maximum l'effet des champs perturbateurs existant dans l'avion.

OBS

compensation : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9.

OBS

régulation du compas : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
OBS

corrección de la brújula : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 2 1993-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • River and Sea Navigation
  • Marine and River Navigation Aids
DEF

The process of placing magnets and iron masses (correctors) near the magnetic needle so as to neutralize the effect of magnetism existing or induced in the ship's hull and fittings, with the purpose of correcting the error so caused and bringing the compass needle to point as nearly as possible to the magnetic north.

OBS

compass adjustment: Terminology officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime
  • Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
OBS

compensation du compas : Terminologie officialisée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

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