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FUEL PEDESTAL [2 records]

Record 1 1987-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

The shutoff lever [mounted on the control pedestal] effects engine shutdown and starting by closing and opening a fuel shutoff valve.

CONT

This valve is designed to shut off the flow metered fuel to the engine when the pilot moves the shutoff lever to the off position.

Key term(s)
  • shut-off lever

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
OBS

levier d'arrêt : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9.

Spanish

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Record 2 1980-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
OBS

[The FUEL MANAGEMENT] panel is located in the flight station control pedestal and has quantity gages and switches to control all valves and pumps for each fuel transfer and crossfeed system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)

Spanish

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