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Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-03-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- proximity switch
1, record 1, English, proximity%20switch
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A switch used today in place of a microswitch in exposed locations (Main Landing Gear (MLG), trim tab, etc.) to signal mechanical position; usually a variable-reactance sensor feeding microelectronic module. 2, record 1, English, - proximity%20switch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Proximity switch electronic unit. 3, record 1, English, - proximity%20switch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contacteur de proximité
1, record 1, French, contacteur%20de%20proximit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'il a rentré le train après le décollage, l'équipage a remarqué que les trappes de train ne se fermaient pas. Il a sorti le train et les trois voyants verts se sont allumés, mais après avoir consulté le personnel de maintenance de la compagnie relativement aux trappes, il est revenu à l'aéroport. Le personnel de maintenance a remplacé le dispositif électronique du contacteur de proximité et a rentré et sorti le trains plusieurs fois, sans autres problèmes. 2, record 1, French, - contacteur%20de%20proximit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contacteur de proximité : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 1, French, - contacteur%20de%20proximit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-08-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- proximity switch 1, record 2, English, proximity%20switch
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contacteur de proximité 1, record 2, French, contacteur%20de%20proximit%C3%A9
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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