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Record 1 1987-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ground Equipment (Airports)
CONT

Surface friction tester (SFT). The SFT is a friction device built into an automobile. It uses a fifth wheel with a constant slip.... The fifth wheel is lowered from its retracted position under the luggage compartment of the car when measuring.... The forces acting on the measuring wheel as a result of the friction are measured and the information processed in a mini-computer located in a centre console below the dashboard in the car.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de piste (Aéroports)

Spanish

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