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AIR BRAKE SYSTEM [24 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-08-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- brake cylinder
1, record 1, English, brake%20cylinder
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BC 2, record 1, English, BC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- air brake cylinder 3, record 1, English, air%20brake%20cylinder
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cylinder located at the junction of the pneumatic and mechanical elements of the air brake system. 4, record 1, English, - brake%20cylinder
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It contains a piston which is forced outward by compressed air when the brakes are applied and returned by a release spring when the brakes are released. 4, record 1, English, - brake%20cylinder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cylindre de frein
1, record 1, French, cylindre%20de%20frein
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CF 2, record 1, French, CF
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organe qui réalise la jonction entre les éléments pneumatiques et mécaniques du système de frein à air. 3, record 1, French, - cylindre%20de%20frein
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Son alimentation en air comprimé, ou sa vidange, provoque le mouvement de la timonerie dans le sens du serrage ou du desserrage des freins. 3, record 1, French, - cylindre%20de%20frein
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frenos (Componentes mecánicos)
- Equipo rodante (Ferrocarriles)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cilindro de freno
1, record 1, Spanish, cilindro%20de%20freno
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-07-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- automated single car test
1, record 2, English, automated%20single%20car%20test
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ASCT 1, record 2, English, ASCT
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The automated single car test(ASCT) is routinely used by railway maintenance personnel for inspecting, testing, and diagnosing car air brake system issues. In addition to testing for pronounced leakage(system, brake pipe, retainer leakage, reservoir), the ASCT will test such things as minimum application, service valve stability, service release, emergency vent valve operation, emergency accelerated release, and the operation of the empty/load device. 2, record 2, English, - automated%20single%20car%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- essai automatisé sur wagon individuel
1, record 2, French, essai%20automatis%C3%A9%20sur%20wagon%20individuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ASCT 1, record 2, French, ASCT
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'essai automatisé sur wagon individuel (ASCT) est couramment utilisé par le personnel d'entretien des voies ferrées aux fins d'inspection, d'essais et de diagnostic des problèmes liés au système de freinage pneumatique des wagons. 1, record 2, French, - essai%20automatis%C3%A9%20sur%20wagon%20individuel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-02-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Traction (Rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- main reservoir check valve
1, record 3, English, main%20reservoir%20check%20valve
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of a locomotive air brake system. 1, record 3, English, - main%20reservoir%20check%20valve
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- clapet de retenue du réservoir principal
1, record 3, French, clapet%20de%20retenue%20du%20r%C3%A9servoir%20principal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Du système de freinage pneumatique [d'une] locomotive. 1, record 3, French, - clapet%20de%20retenue%20du%20r%C3%A9servoir%20principal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-08-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- main reservoir
1, record 4, English, main%20reservoir
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[In a locomotive air brake system, a] reservoir in which compressed air is stored. 2, record 4, English, - main%20reservoir
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Each locomotive has two main reservoirs. 2, record 4, English, - main%20reservoir
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réservoir principal
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20principal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dans un circuit de freinage pneumatique de locomotive,] réservoir renfermant l'air comprimé fourni par le compresseur. 2, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9servoir%20principal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chaque locomotive est équipée de deux réservoirs principaux. 2, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9servoir%20principal
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-07-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- brake leakage test
1, record 5, English, brake%20leakage%20test
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- leakage test 2, record 5, English, leakage%20test
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Air brake system. 3, record 5, English, - brake%20leakage%20test
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- essai d'étanchéité des freins
1, record 5, French, essai%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20des%20freins
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- essai d'étanchéité 2, record 5, French, essai%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Freinage pneumatique. 1, record 5, French, - essai%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20des%20freins
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-02-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Safety
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mechanical emergency device 1, record 6, English, mechanical%20emergency%20device
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mechanical emergency device — This device activates the braking system of a stopped train in the case of an undesired movement. It consists of a clamp that attaches to the rail and to the lead locomotive air brake hose. If the train begins to move, the hose detaches from the locomotive, the brake pipe air is vented, and the emergency brakes are activated. 1, record 6, English, - mechanical%20emergency%20device
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dispositif mécanique de secours
1, record 6, French, dispositif%20m%C3%A9canique%20de%20secours
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dispositif mécanique de secours – Ce dispositif déclenche le circuit de freinage d’un train à l’arrêt en cas de mouvement involontaire. Il se compose d’une bride qui se fixe au rail et à la conduite couplable de frein à air de la locomotive de tête. Si le train commence à se déplacer, la conduite se détache de la locomotive, l’air dans la conduite générale est évacué et un freinage d’urgence se déclenche. 1, record 6, French, - dispositif%20m%C3%A9canique%20de%20secours
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-02-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Railroad Safety
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- electronically-controlled pneumatic braking system
1, record 7, English, electronically%2Dcontrolled%20pneumatic%20braking%20system
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- ECP braking system 1, record 7, English, ECP%20braking%20system
correct
- electronically-controlled pneumatic brakes 2, record 7, English, electronically%2Dcontrolled%20pneumatic%20brakes
correct, plural
- ECP brakes 2, record 7, English, ECP%20brakes
correct, plural
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electronically-controlled pneumatic(ECP) brakes — This braking system is an alternative to conventional air brakes. The system sends electrical signals to the cars, instantaneously applying the brakes(quick response braking) ;it does not rely on the flow of air from the locomotive to each car to activate the brakes. Information is also exchanged between the locomotives and each car. When the system senses that the brake pipe pressure has dropped below 50 psi, a “low brake pressure condition” message is initiated. This message results in all of the ECP-equipped cars and the ECP-equipped locomotives automatically applying their brakes in emergency. 2, record 7, English, - electronically%2Dcontrolled%20pneumatic%20braking%20system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système de freinage pneumatique à commande électronique
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20freinage%20pneumatique%20%C3%A0%20commande%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- freins pneumatiques à commande électronique 2, record 7, French, freins%20pneumatiques%20%C3%A0%20commande%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de freinage pneumatique à commande électronique – Ce type de circuit de freins peut se substituer à des freins à air conventionnels. Le système transmet des signaux électriques aux wagons de façon à serrer immédiatement les freins (freinage rapide); il ne dépend pas de la circulation d’air de la locomotive à chacun des wagons pour déclencher le serrage des freins. Des données sont également transmises entre les locomotives et chaque wagon. Lorsque le système détecte que la pression dans la conduite générale a baissé à moins de 50 lb/po2, un message de «basse pression du circuit de freinage» est transmis. Ce message entraîne automatiquement le freinage d’urgence de tous les wagons et de toutes les locomotives munis d’un système de freinage pneumatique à commande électronique. 1, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20freinage%20pneumatique%20%C3%A0%20commande%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-01-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- brake treadle valve
1, record 8, English, brake%20treadle%20valve
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- treadle valve 2, record 8, English, treadle%20valve
correct
- foot valve 2, record 8, English, foot%20valve
correct
- brake valve 3, record 8, English, brake%20valve
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] valve that is linked to the brake pedal and controls the primary air brake system. 1, record 8, English, - brake%20treadle%20valve
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[It] is located under the cab floor or on the fire wall. 1, record 8, English, - brake%20treadle%20valve
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Camionnage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- robinet de freinage à pied
1, record 8, French, robinet%20de%20freinage%20%C3%A0%20pied
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- robinet distributeur 1, record 8, French, robinet%20distributeur
correct, masculine noun
- soupape de frein à pédale 1, record 8, French, soupape%20de%20frein%20%C3%A0%20p%C3%A9dale
avoid, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distributeur de freinage raccordé à la pédale de frein, dont le rôle est de commander le système de freinage pneumatique de service. 1, record 8, French, - robinet%20de%20freinage%20%C3%A0%20pied
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet appareil est situé soit sous le plancher, soit sur le tablier de la cabine. 1, record 8, French, - robinet%20de%20freinage%20%C3%A0%20pied
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Transporte por camión
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- válvula del pedal de freno
1, record 8, Spanish, v%C3%A1lvula%20del%20pedal%20de%20freno
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- válvula del freno 2, record 8, Spanish, v%C3%A1lvula%20del%20freno
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Válvula de freno conectada al pedal de freno que sirve para operar y controlar el sistema de frenos de aire. 1, record 8, Spanish, - v%C3%A1lvula%20del%20pedal%20de%20freno
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Este aparato está debajo del piso o en la plataforma de la cabina. 1, record 8, Spanish, - v%C3%A1lvula%20del%20pedal%20de%20freno
Record 9 - internal organization data 2015-12-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Rail Transport
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- AB freight brake equipment
1, record 9, English, AB%20freight%20brake%20equipment
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- AB brake 2, record 9, English, AB%20brake
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A train air brake system that makes uses of an AB control valve. 3, record 9, English, - AB%20freight%20brake%20equipment
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rebuilds received various types of roofs, doors and ladders, and had either eight- or ten-section side panels. Most had their older K style brake equipment replaced with AB brakes, and many had their vertical brake staffs replaced with vertical brake wheels on the car ends. 4, record 9, English, - AB%20freight%20brake%20equipment
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Transport par rail
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- frein AB
1, record 9, French, frein%20AB
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Frein ferroviaire à air comprimé qui utilise un distributeur AB. 1, record 9, French, - frein%20AB
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2014-11-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- air brake equipment 1, record 10, English, air%20brake%20equipment
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All of the air brake system, except the foundation brake rigging, needed for slowing and stopping a train. 1, record 10, English, - air%20brake%20equipment
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CN uses the following equipment: 6SL, 24RL, 26L, 26LU and 26LUM. 1, record 10, English, - air%20brake%20equipment
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- équipement de frein pneumatique
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9quipement%20de%20frein%20pneumatique
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareillage pneumatique mis en œuvre pour ralentir ou arrêter le train, timonerie exclue. 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20de%20frein%20pneumatique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le CN utilise les équipements suivants : 6SL, 24RL, 26L, 26LU et 26LUM. 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20de%20frein%20pneumatique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2014-01-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- bleeder hole 1, record 11, English, bleeder%20hole
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At the top of the cylinder... is a bleeder hole through which air is released when the system is filled with brake fluid. 1, record 11, English, - bleeder%20hole
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- orifice de purge
1, record 11, French, orifice%20de%20purge
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au-dessus de cet alésage est pratiqué un second orifice destiné à la «purge» du système, opération qui consiste à supprimer toute présence d'air dans la commande. 1, record 11, French, - orifice%20de%20purge
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2011-03-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- sticking brake
1, record 12, English, sticking%20brake
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sticking brakes occur when brakes on a car(s) remain applied after a train brake release. When sticking brakes occur : a) Stop the train as soon as possible. b) Determine why the brakes are sticking. Possible causes for sticking brakes include : Overcharged air brake system. Hand brakes applied. Retaining valve not in EXHAUST position. Leak in the air brake system. Placing the automatic brake handle in the release position while the brake pipe reduction is still exhausting. An insufficient brake pipe reduction to ensure proper release. 2, record 12, English, - sticking%20brake
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The RTC Mech [Rail Traffic Control Mechanical Service Representatives] positions were established in response to a study group which examined “Why Wheels Fail.” As part of this study, it was determined that proactive monitoring and action might prevent wheel failures associated with sticking brakes. 3, record 12, English, - sticking%20brake
Record 12, Key term(s)
- sticking brakes
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- blocage de frein
1, record 12, French, blocage%20de%20frein
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- frein bloqué 2, record 12, French, frein%20bloqu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- frein qui colle 3, record 12, French, frein%20qui%20colle
masculine noun
- coincement de frein 4, record 12, French, coincement%20de%20frein
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les étincelles provoquées par un train aux freins bloqués ont allumé plusieurs feux à Hauterive (NE). […] Le feu s'est déclaré en plusieurs endroits [...] après le passage d'un train marchandises [...]. À cause d'un frein bloqué, le convoi a provoqué des étincelles qui ont bouté le feu à une haie de thuyas et à des branches. 2, record 12, French, - blocage%20de%20frein
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L’établissement des postes de CCFM [Contrôleurs de la circulation ferroviaire – Mécanique] a fait suite aux travaux d’un groupe d’étude qui a examiné les raisons de la rupture des roues. Dans le cadre de cette étude, on a déterminé qu’une surveillance et des mesures proactives pourraient prévenir les ruptures de roues associées au blocage des freins. 5, record 12, French, - blocage%20de%20frein
Record 12, Key term(s)
- blocage de freins
- freins bloqués
- coincement de freins
- frein coincé
- freins coincés
- freins qui collent
- frein collé
- freins collés
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2010-02-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- air modulator valve
1, record 13, English, air%20modulator%20valve
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The air modulator valve is cable operated from the flight station and provides a method of discharging air pressure into the brake system for emergency operation. 1, record 13, English, - air%20modulator%20valve
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- soupape pneumatique de modulation 1, record 13, French, soupape%20pneumatique%20de%20modulation
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2008-10-22
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Aircraft Systems
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- control valve
1, record 14, English, control%20valve
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A valve which controls pressure, volume, or flow direction in a fluid transmission system. 2, record 14, English, - control%20valve
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pneumatic systems are often compared to hydraulic systems, but such comparisons can only hold true in general terms.... Control valves are... a necessary part of a typical pneumatic system.... The control valve consists of a lever with two lobes. [In the off position], a spring holds the left poppet closed so that compressed air entering the pressure port cannot flow to the brakes. [In the on position], one lobe of the lever holds the left poppet open and a spring closes the right poppet. Compressed air now flows around the opened left poppet, through a drilled passage, and into a chamber below the right poppet. Since the right poppet is closed, the high-pressure air flows out of the brake port and into the brake line to apply the brakes. To release the brakes, the control valve is returned to the off position. 3, record 14, English, - control%20valve
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- vanne de commande
1, record 14, French, vanne%20de%20commande
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vanne qui contrôle la pression, le volume, la direction du débit dans un circuit de transmission de fluide. 2, record 14, French, - vanne%20de%20commande
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vanne de commande : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 14, French, - vanne%20de%20commande
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Vanne de commande de débit, de décharge, de démarrage, de pression, d'ouverture de trappe de train principal. 3, record 14, French, - vanne%20de%20commande
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2008-03-04
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- air-driven pump
1, record 15, English, air%2Ddriven%20pump
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- ADP 1, record 15, English, ADP
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- air driven pump 2, record 15, English, air%20driven%20pump
correct
- ADP 2, record 15, English, ADP
correct
- ADP 2, record 15, English, ADP
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The B-747 has four hydraulic systems. Systems 4, 1 and 2 are used for providing pressure to the brake system. Each system is pressurized by an engine driven pump(EDP) and an air driven pump(ADP) which move due to the air circulating in the pneumatic system. Therefore, when the APU is working and providing pressurized air to the pneumatic systems, ADP's may provide pressure to the hydraulic systems. ADP number 1 is used to provide hydraulic pressure to the body landing gear steering function, to assist steering during pushback turns. 2, record 15, English, - air%2Ddriven%20pump
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- pompe à entraînement pneumatique
1, record 15, French, pompe%20%C3%A0%20entra%C3%AEnement%20pneumatique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- ADP 2, record 15, French, ADP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pompe à entraînement pneumatique : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance et Opérations aériennes; abréviation uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 15, French, - pompe%20%C3%A0%20entra%C3%AEnement%20pneumatique
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2008-02-06
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- air system
1, record 16, English, air%20system
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The emergency brake subsystem... is an air system completely separate from the hydraulic braking system. 1, record 16, English, - air%20system
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- circuit d'air
1, record 16, French, circuit%20d%27air
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2007-12-13
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- release parking brake
1, record 17, English, release%20parking%20brake
correct, verb
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bleed down using aircraft brake and reservoir as follows :... Check hydraulic reservoir for proper fluid level.... Build up hydraulic pressure by pumping brake, hold pressure by setting parking brake, crack bleeder fitting to release any air in brake and retighten bleeder fitting.... Release parking brake.... Repeat process as required to release all air in brake system. 2, record 17, English, - release%20parking%20brake
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- desserrer le frein de parc
1, record 17, French, desserrer%20le%20frein%20de%20parc
correct, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] lorsqu'un avion de ligne arrive au parking, avant de mettre en place la passerelle, on attend que le pilote desserre le frein de parc pour coller la passerelle. En effet, quelque fois, lorsque le pilote enlève le frein de parc, on constate que l'amortisseur se détend et que l'appareil recule légèrement. 2, record 17, French, - desserrer%20le%20frein%20de%20parc
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
desserrer le frein de parc : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 17, French, - desserrer%20le%20frein%20de%20parc
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2004-11-29
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Mining Operations
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- air-actuated
1, record 18, English, air%2Dactuated
correct, adjective phrase
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- air actuated 2, record 18, English, air%20actuated
adjective phrase
- pneumatic 3, record 18, English, pneumatic
correct
- air-powered 4, record 18, English, air%2Dpowered
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Descriptive of being powered by compressed air; for example, the clutch and brake system in drilling equipment. 1, record 18, English, - air%2Dactuated
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
- Outillage industriel
- Exploitation minière
- Outillage (Mécanique)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- pneumatique
1, record 18, French, pneumatique
correct, adjective
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- à air comprimé 2, record 18, French, %C3%A0%20air%20comprim%C3%A9
correct, adjective phrase
- actionné à l'air comprimé 3, record 18, French, actionn%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27air%20comprim%C3%A9
adjective phrase
- mû à l'air comprimé 3, record 18, French, m%C3%BB%20%C3%A0%20l%27air%20comprim%C3%A9
adjective phrase
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui fonctionne à l'air comprimé. 4, record 18, French, - pneumatique
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] nous avons également prévu un raccord supplémentaire pour d'autres outils à air comprimé. 5, record 18, French, - pneumatique
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] outils pneumatiques [...] 6, record 18, French, - pneumatique
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo para extracción de petróleo y gas natural
- Herramientas y equipo industriales
- Explotación minera
- Herramientas y equipo (Mecánica)
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- neumático
1, record 18, Spanish, neum%C3%A1tico
adjective
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1997-01-16
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- primary braking unit
1, record 19, English, primary%20braking%20unit
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Device controlled by the brake pedal and used to activate the service brake system. 1, record 19, English, - primary%20braking%20unit
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The master cylinder, in a hydraulic braking system, and the brake treadle valve connected to the brake pedal by a push rod, in an air braking system, are both devices of this type. 1, record 19, English, - primary%20braking%20unit
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- distributeur de freinage
1, record 19, French, distributeur%20de%20freinage
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil commandé par la pédale de frein servant à actionner le système de freinage de service. 1, record 19, French, - distributeur%20de%20freinage
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le maître-cylindre, dans un système de freinage hydraulique, et le robinet de freinage à pied relié à la pédale de frein par une tige de poussée, dans un système de freinage pneumatique, sont des distributeurs de commande de freinage de ce type. 1, record 19, French, - distributeur%20de%20freinage
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- válvula de operación del freno
1, record 19, Spanish, v%C3%A1lvula%20de%20operaci%C3%B3n%20del%20freno
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mecanismo controlado por el pedal de freno que sirve para operar el sistema de freno de servicio. 1, record 19, Spanish, - v%C3%A1lvula%20de%20operaci%C3%B3n%20del%20freno
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El cilindro maestro de un sistema de freno hidráulico y la válvula de freno de pie, que está unida al pedal de freno por una varilla de empuje en los sistemas de frenos de aire, constituyen válvulas de operación del freno del este tipo. 1, record 19, Spanish, - v%C3%A1lvula%20de%20operaci%C3%B3n%20del%20freno
Record 20 - internal organization data 1997-01-16
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- positive engagement park braking system
1, record 20, English, positive%20engagement%20park%20braking%20system
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Air park braking system equipped with safety brake actuators. 1, record 20, English, - positive%20engagement%20park%20braking%20system
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- système de freinage de stationnement à verrou
1, record 20, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20freinage%20de%20stationnement%20%C3%A0%20verrou
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de freinage de stationnement pneumatique comportant des récepteurs de freinage à verrou. 1, record 20, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20freinage%20de%20stationnement%20%C3%A0%20verrou
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- freno de estacionamiento de seguridad
1, record 20, Spanish, freno%20de%20estacionamiento%20de%20seguridad
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema de freno de estacionamiento de aire con cámaras provistas de un mecanismo de bloqueo. 1, record 20, Spanish, - freno%20de%20estacionamiento%20de%20seguridad
Record 21 - internal organization data 1996-12-02
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- air-brake failure warning switch
1, record 21, English, air%2Dbrake%20failure%20warning%20switch
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- brake failure warning switch 1, record 21, English, brake%20failure%20warning%20switch
correct
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pressure switch which closes an electrical circuit and indicates an unsafe air-pressure level in one or more circuits of an air brake system. 1, record 21, English, - air%2Dbrake%20failure%20warning%20switch
Record 21, Key term(s)
- low pressure controller
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- manocontacteur de basse pression d'air
1, record 21, French, manocontacteur%20de%20basse%20pression%20d%27air
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- pressostat basse pression 1, record 21, French, pressostat%20basse%20pression
avoid, masculine noun
- pressostat BP 1, record 21, French, pressostat%20BP
avoid, masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manocontacteur monté dans le circuit des réservoirs d'air, réagissant aux variations de pression. 1, record 21, French, - manocontacteur%20de%20basse%20pression%20d%27air
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 21, Main entry term, Spanish
- interruptor de alerta para falla de frenos
1, record 21, Spanish, interruptor%20de%20alerta%20para%20falla%20de%20frenos
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 21, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interruptor manométrico de los depósitos de aire. 1, record 21, Spanish, - interruptor%20de%20alerta%20para%20falla%20de%20frenos
Record 22 - internal organization data 1994-10-01
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- MU-2A valve 1, record 22, English, MU%2D2A%20valve
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The purpose of the MU-2A valve is to "cut-out" or "cut-in" the function of the independent brake valve and condition the 26L air brake system to work with other types of air brake systems in the same locomotive consist. 2, record 22, English, - MU%2D2A%20valve
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- robinet MU-2A
1, record 22, French, robinet%20MU%2D2A
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif du frein 26-L servant à mettre en service ou hors service le frein indépendant selon la position de la locomotive dans le groupe. 2, record 22, French, - robinet%20MU%2D2A
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1988-01-15
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- dual system 1, record 23, English, dual%20system
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Air brake system where front and rear axles have separate reservoirs and control valves. 1, record 23, English, - dual%20system
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- système de freinage pneumatique à double circuit
1, record 23, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20freinage%20pneumatique%20%C3%A0%20double%20circuit
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- double circuit 1, record 23, French, double%20circuit
masculine noun
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frein à air comprimé 2, record 23, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20freinage%20pneumatique%20%C3%A0%20double%20circuit
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1986-08-01
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- fully charged 1, record 24, English, fully%20charged
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Before making air test, make sure brake system is fully charged 1, record 24, English, - fully%20charged
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- armé
1, record 24, French, arm%C3%A9
officially approved
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avant de procéder à l'exécution de l'essai spécial, il faut partir d'un frein desserré et armé. 1, record 24, French, - arm%C3%A9
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Suite aux explications du demandeur, il a été possible de trouver deux autres contextes décrivant la même situation, mais de façon différente : «Alimenter la conduite générale et les réservoirs de frein de toute la rame, à la pression de régime». En effet, en anglais, «fully charged» signifie que tout le système de frein (les deux organes les plus importants étant la conduite générale et l'ensemble des réservoirs à air) a atteint la pression appropriée pour le fonctionnement. Lire aussi ce second contexte : «Le frein est en ordre lorsque la conduite générale et les réservoirs principaux sont remplis à la pression prescrite» 1, record 24, French, - arm%C3%A9
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 OBS
armé : terme uniformisé par le CN. 1, record 24, French, - arm%C3%A9
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
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