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FUEL TANK CAPACITY [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tender
1, record 1, English, tender
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Supplies of fuel(usually coal but sometimes oil) and water could be carried on the [steam] locomotive frame itself(in which case it was called a tank engine) or in a separate vehicle, the tender, coupled to the locomotive. The tender of a typical European main-line locomotive had a capacity of 9, 000 kg(10 tons) of coal and 30, 000 litres(8, 000 gallons) of water. In North America, higher capacities were common. 2, record 1, English, - tender
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tender
1, record 1, French, tender
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wagon auxiliaire qui suit une locomotive à vapeur et contient le combustible et l'eau nécessaires à son approvisionnement [...] 2, record 1, French, - tender
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-03-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Aeroindustry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- auxiliary fuel tank
1, record 2, English, auxiliary%20fuel%20tank
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- auxiliary tank 2, record 2, English, auxiliary%20tank
correct
- reserve fuel tank 3, record 2, English, reserve%20fuel%20tank
correct
- reserve tank 4, record 2, English, reserve%20tank
correct
- aux tank 5, record 2, English, aux%20tank
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The auxiliary fuel tank provides additional fuel capacity that can be transferred to the main fuel tank as desired in order to extend the [vehicle's] operational range. 5, record 2, English, - auxiliary%20fuel%20tank
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réservoir de carburant auxiliaire
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20de%20carburant%20auxiliaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- réservoir auxiliaire 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20auxiliaire
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- réservoir auxiliaire de carburant 3, record 2, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20auxiliaire%20de%20carburant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réservoir auxiliaire : désignation uniformisée par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - opérations aériennes. 4, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9servoir%20de%20carburant%20auxiliaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes mecánicos
- Alimentación de combustible (Vehículos automotores)
- Industria aeronáutica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- depósito auxiliar de carburante
1, record 2, Spanish, dep%C3%B3sito%20auxiliar%20de%20carburante
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- depósito auxiliar de combustible 2, record 2, Spanish, dep%C3%B3sito%20auxiliar%20de%20combustible
correct, masculine noun
- depósito de carburante auxiliar 3, record 2, Spanish, dep%C3%B3sito%20de%20carburante%20auxiliar
correct, masculine noun
- depósito de combustible auxiliar 4, record 2, Spanish, dep%C3%B3sito%20de%20combustible%20auxiliar
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-08-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pylon fuel tank
1, record 3, English, pylon%20fuel%20tank
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The C-130E/H carries 6, 700 gallons of fuel in six integral wing tanks. Under each wing of the C-130E/H is an external fuel tank with a capacity of 1, 300 gallons. 1, record 3, English, - pylon%20fuel%20tank
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- réservoir pendulaire
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20pendulaire
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-07-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Safety
- Air Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- unfuelled aircraft
1, record 4, English, unfuelled%20aircraft
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aircraft whose fuel system has had flammable or combustible liquid removed such that no tank, cell, or piping contains more than 1/2 percent of its volumetric capacity. 1, record 4, English, - unfuelled%20aircraft
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
- Forces aériennes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- aéronef sans carburant
1, record 4, French, a%C3%A9ronef%20sans%20carburant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aéronef dont on a retiré le liquide combustible ou inflammable du circuit de carburant, de telle façon qu'aucun réservoir, cellule ou conduite ne contient plus que 1/2 pour cent de sa capacité volumétrique. 1, record 4, French, - a%C3%A9ronef%20sans%20carburant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aéronef sans carburant : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 1, record 4, French, - a%C3%A9ronef%20sans%20carburant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-04-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
- Aircraft Systems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- integral tank
1, record 5, English, integral%20tank
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- integral fuel tank 2, record 5, English, integral%20fuel%20tank
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Integral tank: part of the structure of the aircraft adapted to form a tank. 3, record 5, English, - integral%20tank
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Any fuel tank furnished by the manufacturer as a component part of the complete assembly; either attached to the appliance, or intended for separate mounting adjacent to the appliance. 4, record 5, English, - integral%20tank
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lockheed PV-2 "Harpoon" Aircraft... Integral fuel tanks were installed in the outer wing panels to bring maximum fuel capacity to 1863 US gallons when bomb bay tanks and underwing drop tanks were used... Because of difficulties in sealing the integral fuel tank, these planes were assigned to training duties with the outer wing tanks sealed off. Only 69 PV-2s were accepted by the Navy by the end of 1944 because of the need for the wing redesign. 5, record 5, English, - integral%20tank
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
integral tank: term standardized by the BSI and ISO. 6, record 5, English, - integral%20tank
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- réservoir structural
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20structural
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- réservoir intégral 2, record 5, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20int%C3%A9gral
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Réservoirs. Ils peuvent être : structuraux - ils sont réalisés avec la structure-caisson même de la voilure rendue étanche au moyen de joints; ce type de réservoirs se trouve sur la majorité des avions. 3, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9servoir%20structural
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le Socata Trinidad TC (TB 21) est un monomoteur 4/5 places, à train escamotable et hélice à vitesse constante [...] Un réservoir par demi-voilure (réservoir structural). 4, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9servoir%20structural
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réservoir structural; réservoir intégral : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniform isation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 5, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9servoir%20structural
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
réservoir structural : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 6, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9servoir%20structural
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Célula de aeronaves
- Circuitos de las aeronaves
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- depósito integral
1, record 5, Spanish, dep%C3%B3sito%20integral
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-06-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- blow-molded fuel tank
1, record 6, English, blow%2Dmolded%20fuel%20tank
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Kautex designs and manufactures blow-molded fuel tanks that are light weight, durable, and increase fuel economy and fuel storage capacity. A blow-molded, non-metallic fuel tank can be up to 30% lighter than conventional steel tanks. Its one-piece construction can be molded in any shape or size to maximize available space within a vehicle. 2, record 6, English, - blow%2Dmolded%20fuel%20tank
Record 6, Key term(s)
- blow-moulded fuel tank
- blow moulded fuel tank
- blow molded fuel tank
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Plasturgie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réservoir à carburant moulé par soufflage
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20%C3%A0%20carburant%20moul%C3%A9%20par%20soufflage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-09-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- fuel storage capacity
1, record 7, English, fuel%20storage%20capacity
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Kautex designs and manufactures blow-molded fuel tanks that are light weight, durable, and increase fuel economy and fuel storage capacity. A blow-molded, nonmetallic fuel tank can be up to 30% lighter than conventional steel tanks. Its one-piece construction can be molded in any shape or size to maximize available space within a vehicle. 1, record 7, English, - fuel%20storage%20capacity
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- contenance en carburant
1, record 7, French, contenance%20en%20carburant
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-07-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Construction Site Equipment
- Earthmoving
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- shipping mass
1, record 8, English, shipping%20mass
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mass of the base machine with empty bowl, without operator, with full lubricating, hydraulic and cooling systems, 10% of fuel tank capacity and with or without equipment, cab, canopy, ROPS [Roll-over protective structure] or FOPS [Falling object protective structure], as stated by the manufacturer. 2, record 8, English, - shipping%20mass
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tractor-scrapers, dumpers and pipelayers terminology. 3, record 8, English, - shipping%20mass
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 8, English, - shipping%20mass
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de chantier
- Terrassement
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- masse à l'expédition
1, record 8, French, masse%20%C3%A0%20l%27exp%C3%A9dition
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse de l'engin de base sans son conducteur, la benne étant vide, avec les systèmes de lubrification, hydraulique et de refroidissement remplis, 10% de la capacité du réservoir à carburant et avec ou sans les équipements, la cabine, le toit, la ROPS [structure de protection contre le retournement] ou la FOPS [structure de protection contre les chutes d'objets], selon indication du constructeur. 2, record 8, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20l%27exp%C3%A9dition
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie des décapeuses, des tombereaux et des tracteurs poseurs de canalisations. 3, record 8, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20l%27exp%C3%A9dition
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 8, French, - masse%20%C3%A0%20l%27exp%C3%A9dition
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1981-09-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 9, Main entry term, English
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Basically, these regulations govern engine capacity, minimum weight, width and height of the car wing positions, fuel tank construction and strength of the main section. 1, record 9, English, - wing
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les principales spécifications concernent la cylindrée, la masse minimale, la hauteur et la longueur du véhicule, l'emplacement des volets, la conception des réservoirs et la résistance de la structure principale. 1, record 9, French, - volet
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-04-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Loading (Motor Vehicles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- chassis and cab kerb weight 1, record 10, English, chassis%20and%20cab%20kerb%20weight
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chassis and cab dry weight plus the weight of the following elements : coolant, fuel(tank filled to at least 90 % of the capacity specified by the manufacturer), spare wheel(2), fire extinguisher(s), standard spare parts, chocks, standard tool kit. 1, record 10, English, - chassis%20and%20cab%20kerb%20weight
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- poids du châssis cabine, en ordre de marche 1, record 10, French, poids%20du%20ch%C3%A2ssis%20cabine%2C%20en%20ordre%20de%20marche
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Poids du châssis cabine, à sec, auquel on ajoute le poids des éléments suivants: réfrigérant, combustible (réservoir rempli, au moins à 90 % de la contenance indiquée par le constructeur), roue(s) de secours, extincteur(s), pièces de rechange en dotation, cales de roues, outillage en dotation. 1, record 10, French, - poids%20du%20ch%C3%A2ssis%20cabine%2C%20en%20ordre%20de%20marche
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1981-04-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Loading (Motor Vehicles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- bare chassis kerb weight 1, record 11, English, bare%20chassis%20kerb%20weight
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bare chassis dry weight plus the weight of the following elements : coolant, fuel(tank filled to at least 90% of the capacity specified by the manufacturer), spare wheel(s), fire extinguisher(s), standard spare parts, chocks, standard tool kit. 1, record 11, English, - bare%20chassis%20kerb%20weight
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- poids du châssis nu, en ordre de marche 1, record 11, French, poids%20du%20ch%C3%A2ssis%20nu%2C%20en%20ordre%20de%20marche
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Poids du châssis nu, à sec, auquel le poids des éléments suivants: réfrigérant, combustible (réservoir rempli, au moins, à 90 % de la contenance indiquée par le constructeur), roue(s) de secours, extincteur(s), pièces de rechange en dotation, cales de roues, outillage en dotation. 1, record 11, French, - poids%20du%20ch%C3%A2ssis%20nu%2C%20en%20ordre%20de%20marche
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1981-04-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Loading (Motor Vehicles)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- complete vehicle kerb weight 1, record 12, English, complete%20vehicle%20kerb%20weight
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Complete vehicle dry weight plus the weight of the following elements : coolant, fuel(tank filled to at least 90 % of the capacity specified by the manufacturer), spare wheel(s), fire extinguisher(s), standard spare parts, chocks, standard tool kit. 1, record 12, English, - complete%20vehicle%20kerb%20weight
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- poids du véhicule carrossé, en ordre de marche 1, record 12, French, poids%20du%20v%C3%A9hicule%20carross%C3%A9%2C%20en%20ordre%20de%20marche
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Poids du véhicule carrossé, à sec, plus le poids des éléments suivants: réfrigérant, combustible (réservoir rempli, au moins, à 90 % de la contenance indiquée par le constructeur), roue(s) de secours, extincteur(s), pièces de rechange en dotation, cales de roues, outillage en dotation. 1, record 12, French, - poids%20du%20v%C3%A9hicule%20carross%C3%A9%2C%20en%20ordre%20de%20marche
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- sump capacity
1, record 13, English, sump%20capacity
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For fuel, give expansion volume, total fuel capacity, sump capacity, net fuel capacity(as applicable) for each tank. 1, record 13, English, - sump%20capacity
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- capacité non utilisable 1, record 13, French, capacit%C3%A9%20non%20utilisable
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour le carburant, indiquer le volume de dilatation, la capacité totale, la capacité non utilisable, le volume net (suivant le cas) de chaque réservoir. 1, record 13, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20non%20utilisable
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- net capacity
1, record 14, English, net%20capacity
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For fuel, give expansion volume, total fuel capacity, sump capacity, net fuel capacity(as applicable) for each tank. 1, record 14, English, - net%20capacity
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- volume net 1, record 14, French, volume%20net
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour le carburant, indiquer le volume de dilatation, la capacité totale, la capacité non utilisable, le volume net (suivant le cas) de chaque réservoir. 1, record 14, French, - volume%20net
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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