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ALTERNATE BRAKE SYSTEM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-11-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alternate brake system
1, record 1, English, alternate%20brake%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- alternate braking system 2, record 1, English, alternate%20braking%20system
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main-wheel brakes are controlled by two systems, designated "normal" and "alternate". Both systems are mechanically selected and hydraulically operated. Normal braking is selected by depressing toe brakes on either the pilot or co-pilot pedals. The normal brake system is supplied by hydraulic system N° 1 and contains an electrically controlled antiskid system. Alternate braking is selected by the captain through use of two hand-operated controls on the left side panel. The alternate brake system is supplied by hydraulic system N° 2 and does not have an antiskid capability. 3, record 1, English, - alternate%20brake%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- circuit de freinage auxiliaire
1, record 1, French, circuit%20de%20freinage%20auxiliaire
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le freinage des roues du train principal est commandé par deux circuits, l'un dit «normal» et l'autre «auxiliaire», tous deux sélectionnés mécaniquement et actionnés hydrauliquement. On utilise le freinage normal en exerçant une pression maximale continue sur les pédales du pilote ou du copilote. Le circuit de freinage normal est alimenté par le circuit hydraulique n° 1 et il comporte un système d'antidérapage à commande électrique. Le freinage auxiliaire est sélectionné par le commandant de bord au moyen de deux commandes manuelles se trouvant sur le panneau gauche. Le circuit de freinage auxiliaire est alimenté par le circuit hydraulique n° 2 et il ne comporte pas de système d'antidérapage. 2, record 1, French, - circuit%20de%20freinage%20auxiliaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
circuit de freinage auxiliaire : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 1, French, - circuit%20de%20freinage%20auxiliaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-10-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- alternate brake accumulator
1, record 2, English, alternate%20brake%20accumulator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Examination of the two hydraulic system reservoirs of the airplane revealed both were empty and hydraulic fluid was noted on the vertical stabilizer.... Testing of the circuit in the "as found" position revealed that the shutoff valve was not electrically connected. The valve requires electrical power to be energized "open. "Examination of the alternate brake accumulator revealed that it was in a "fully precharged" to 1, 000 psi. 2, record 2, English, - alternate%20brake%20accumulator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- accumulateur auxiliaire de freinage
1, record 2, French, accumulateur%20auxiliaire%20de%20freinage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
accumulateur auxiliaire de freinage : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 2, record 2, French, - accumulateur%20auxiliaire%20de%20freinage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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