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COWLING FLAP [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
DEF

An adjustable flap at the rear of an engine cowling to control cooling airflow.

CONT

The use of an anti-icing system and windshield wipers, the position of cowling flaps, etc. also affect runway length required.

OBS

cowl flap; cowling flap: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
OBS

volet de capot : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
OBS

aleta de capó : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

Key term(s)
  • aleta de refrigeración
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