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GEAR ALTERNATE EXTENSION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1987-02-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alternate extension mechanism
1, record 1, English, alternate%20extension%20mechanism
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inspect :... nose gear actuating cylinder attach bracket, alternate extension mechanism, plumbing, electrical wiring, spin brakes & aft side of pwd bulkhead.... 2, record 1, English, - alternate%20extension%20mechanism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The landing gear mechanical control system provides a means for positioning the control valves to retract and extend the gear hydraulically. It also provides a mechanical means for releasing the gear and doors to permit a free-fall gear extension. 3, record 1, English, - alternate%20extension%20mechanism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme de sortie de secours
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20sortie%20de%20secours
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mécanisme de sortie de secours : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20sortie%20de%20secours
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-02-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- release lever
1, record 2, English, release%20lever
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Raise alternate extension control lever to free-fall gear. Release lever should unlock overcenter linkage, and gear should free-fall and lock in down position. 2, record 2, English, - release%20lever
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- levier de déverrouillage
1, record 2, French, levier%20de%20d%C3%A9verrouillage
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
levier de déverrouillage : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 2, French, - levier%20de%20d%C3%A9verrouillage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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