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AIR VALVE LEVER SPRING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-07-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- second stage
1, record 1, English, second%20stage
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The entry from the intermediate pressure hose into the second stage is sealed with a spring-loaded valve. The spring is just strong enough to hold back the intermediate pressure. The valve is also connected to a lever that touches the membrane of the second stage. When a diver inhales, the membrane is pulled inward. This action pushes the lever down. The movement of the lever opens the valve and air can flow into the second stage. When the diver stops inhaling, the membrane moves back to its original position and the second stage valve can close again. 2, record 1, English, - second%20stage
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- deuxième étage
1, record 1, French, deuxi%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9tage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deuxième étage – [...] le rôle est de réduire davantage la pression jusqu'à ce qu'elle corresponde à la pression ambiante, ce qui permet de respirer sans efforts. 2, record 1, French, - deuxi%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9tage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-10-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Aircraft Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- control valve
1, record 2, English, control%20valve
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A valve which controls pressure, volume, or flow direction in a fluid transmission system. 2, record 2, English, - control%20valve
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - control%20valve
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vanne de commande
1, record 2, French, vanne%20de%20commande
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - vanne%20de%20commande
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vanne de commande : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 2, French, - vanne%20de%20commande
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - vanne%20de%20commande
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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