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WATER CHECK [2 records]

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Record 1 2015-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waterproofing (Construction)
DEF

Groove in a casement window or in the muntins and mullions of a window that prevents the passage of water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étanchéité (Construction)
CONT

Rainure d'étanchéiage dans une fenêtre à battants, rainure dans les montants et les meneaux pour empêcher l'eau de passer.

Spanish

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Record 2 1995-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
CONT

Test to determine the presence of water in a fuel tank. A special paste is fixed to a stick dipped in the tank and changes colour in presence of water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance

Spanish

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