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GAS COMPRESSOR UNIT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-07-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fan
1, record 1, English, fan
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the turbofan consists of a compressor-combustor-turbine unit, which is called a gas generator and a power turbine, which in this case drives a low-pressure-ratio compressor called a fan. 2, record 1, English, - fan
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- soufflante
1, record 1, French, soufflante
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roue de compresseur à basse pression d'un réacteur à double flux, généralement utilisée comme premier étage de compression et entraînée par une turbine. 2, record 1, French, - soufflante
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le principe [du turboréacteur à double flux] consiste à faire travailler les gaz de combustion dans une turbine supplémentaire qui entraîne une soufflante chargée de mettre en vitesse un débit d'air complémentaire. 3, record 1, French, - soufflante
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une soufflante permet d'améliorer les performances du moteur d'un aéronef. 2, record 1, French, - soufflante
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
soufflante : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 1, French, - soufflante
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
soufflante : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 6 juillet 2017. 5, record 1, French, - soufflante
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
soufflante à aubes; soufflante à large corde; soufflante arrière; soufflante basse pression. 4, record 1, French, - soufflante
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1989-03-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- suction service valve
1, record 2, English, suction%20service%20valve
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Two-way, manually operated valve located at the inlet to compressor. It controls suction gas flow and is used to service unit. 1, record 2, English, - suction%20service%20valve
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- robinet de service à l'aspiration
1, record 2, French, robinet%20de%20service%20%C3%A0%20l%27aspiration
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les robinets de service sont montés sur les appareils ou sur la tuyauterie afin d'isoler, soit un appareil (...) soit une partie de tuyauterie. 2, record 2, French, - robinet%20de%20service%20%C3%A0%20l%27aspiration
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-10-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- enclosure
1, record 3, English, enclosure
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The APU consists of a gas turbine compressor and power unit driving a 40 kva generator... This unit is mounted transversely on the bottom centerline of the aircraft... A fireproof enclosure surrounds the APU and separates it from the aft accessory compartment. 2, record 3, English, - enclosure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The APU enclosure is equipped with a dual fire detector element similar to that used on the main engines. 3, record 3, English, - enclosure
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- enceinte
1, record 3, French, enceinte
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
enceinte : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 3, French, - enceinte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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