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COMPASS SWING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-05-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- compass swinging
1, record 1, English, compass%20swinging
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- compass swing 2, record 1, English, compass%20swing
correct
- compass adjustment 3, record 1, English, compass%20adjustment
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 1, English, - compass%20swinging
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
compass adjustment; compass swinging: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 1, English, - compass%20swinging
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- régulation du compas
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9gulation%20du%20compas
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- compensation 2, record 1, French, compensation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9gulation%20du%20compas
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compensation : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 4, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9gulation%20du%20compas
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
régulation du compas : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9gulation%20du%20compas
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- corrección de la brújula
1, record 1, Spanish, correcci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20br%C3%BAjula
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
corrección de la brújula : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 1, Spanish, - correcci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20br%C3%BAjula
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-05-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- compass swing
1, record 2, English, compass%20swing
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- compass swinging 1, record 2, English, compass%20swinging
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters. 2, record 2, English, - compass%20swing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- compensation compas
1, record 2, French, compensation%20compas
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères. 2, record 2, French, - compensation%20compas
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-07-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Light Precision Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- compass compensation 1, record 3, English, compass%20compensation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- compass correction 2, record 3, English, compass%20correction
- compass swing 3, record 3, English, compass%20swing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Petite mécanique de précision
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- compensation du compas
1, record 3, French, compensation%20du%20compas
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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