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MAITRE-CYLINDRE [2 records]

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Record 1 2017-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
  • Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
OBS

The hydraulic braking system consists essentially of a master cylinder and piston which is connected by tubing (usually steel) to hydraulic wheel cylinders at each of the four wheels.

OBS

master cylinder: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Freins (Composants mécaniques)
  • Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
OBS

La pompe de commande, [...] est alimentée par un petit réservoir séparé, placé généralement sous le capot et relié au maître-cylindre par une canalisation.

OBS

maître-cylindre : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Systems
DEF

The main component of a braking system consisting of the cylinder, piston and reservoir.

CONT

Some aircraft require wheel brake systems that operate with more fluid flow and higher fluid pressure than is within the capability of a simple master cylinder. In some types of aircraft, a compound master cylinder is used for this purpose. This type of master cylinder can deliver a large quantity of fluid at low pressure by means of relatively short pedal travel. It can also develop high operating pressure by means of moderate pedal pressure. This dual capability is achieved by means of two pistons: a large one for producing a large fluid flow with short travel; and a small one for developing high pressure from a lightly applied force.

OBS

The fluid is forced into the brake cylinder when braking is needed. Otherwise, it is stored when the brakes are not applied.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circuits des aéronefs
DEF

Élément principal d'un système de freinage comprenant le cylindre, le piston et le réservoir.

CONT

Lorsque le pilote freine, il déplace le piston du maître cylindre faisant alors augmenter la pression hydraulique dans le circuit.

OBS

maître-cylindre : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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