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Record 1 2012-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
DEF

A device on locomotives and cars that charges, applies, and releases brakes in response to changes in brake pipe pressure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
OBS

Le distributeur est un composant du circuit de freinage du matériel roulant. Il sert à commander le serrage et le desserrage du frein ainsi que le remplissage du circuit.

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Systems
OBS

Constant displacement pump.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circuits des aéronefs
OBS

Pompe à débit constant.

OBS

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

Spanish

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Record 3 1991-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Propulsion of Water-Craft
  • Ship and Boat Parts

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des bateaux
  • Parties des bateaux

Spanish

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