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FUEL SIPHONING [1 record]

Record 1 2012-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Air Safety
DEF

The unintentional release of fuel caused by overflow, puncture, loose cap, etc.

OBS

fuel siphoning; fuel venting : terms and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Sécurité (Transport aérien)
DEF

Perte accidentelle de carburant résultant, entre autres, d'un débordement, d'une perforation ou d'un bouchon mal vissé.

OBS

aspiration de carburant : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Spanish

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