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OVERTORQUE [2 records]

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Record 1 2010-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

When discussing helicopters, the term "overtorque" simply refers to the ability of a helicopter pilot to apply torque (or throttle) to the engine above the specified 100% limit. It is not uncommon to see torque levels as high as 130%.

PHR

Overtorque test.

Key term(s)
  • over-torque

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
CONT

Un surcouple c'est une trop grande force sur la transmission, donc une surpuissance.

PHR

Essai de surcouple.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
CONT

Over torque will cause collet to freeze or bind on cable.

Key term(s)
  • overtorque

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
OBS

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

Spanish

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