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PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATION NUMBER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aircraft classification number
1, record 1, English, aircraft%20classification%20number
correct, international, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ACN 1, record 1, English, ACN
correct, international, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A number expressing the relative effect of an aircraft on a pavement for a specified standard subgrade category. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 2, record 1, English, - aircraft%20classification%20number
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The aircraft classification number is calculated with respect to the center of gravity (CG) position which yields the critical loading on the critical gear. Normally the aftmost CG position appropriate to the maximum gross apron (ramp) mass is used to calculate the ACN. In exceptional cases the forwardmost CG position may result in the nose gear loading being more critical. 2, record 1, English, - aircraft%20classification%20number
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ACNs are expressed on a scale from approximately 5(least demanding aircraft) to 110(most demanding aircraft). ACNs are applicable only to aircraft having an apron(ramp) mass equal to or greater than 12 600 lb. ACNs have been assigned to present-day aircraft at their maximum and minimum operating masses/weights and at a specific tire pressure. The ACN should not exceed the pavement classification number(PCN) for unrestricted aircraft operations. The ICAO ACN system is the internationally approved and accepted method for ranking aircraft in terms of their pavement-strength requirements. 3, record 1, English, - aircraft%20classification%20number
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
aircraft classification number; ACN: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 1, English, - aircraft%20classification%20number
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- numéro de classification d'aéronef
1, record 1, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20classification%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
correct, masculine noun, international, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ACN 1, record 1, French, ACN
correct, masculine noun, international, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre qui exprime l'effet relatif d'un aéronef sur une chaussée pour une catégorie type spécifiée du terrain de fondation. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 2, record 1, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20classification%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le numéro de classification d'aéronef est calculé en fonction de la position du centre de gravité qui fait porter la charge critique sur l'atterrisseur critique. On utilise normalement, pour calculer l'ACN, le centrage extrême arrière correspondant à la masse maximale brute sur l'aire de trafic. Dans des cas exceptionnels, le centrage extrême avant peut avoir pour effet que la charge appliquée sur l'atterrisseur avant sera plus critique. 2, record 1, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20classification%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les ACN sont exprimés selon une échelle allant de 5 environ (pour les aéronefs les moins lourds) à 110 (pour les aéronefs les plus lourds). Les ACN ne s'appliquent que dans le cas d'aéronefs ayant une masse sur l'aire de trafic supérieure ou égale à 12 600 lb. Des ACN ont été attribués aux aéronefs actuels pour une masse maximale et minimale d'exploitation et une pression des pneus précise. L'ACN ne devrait pas être supérieur au numéro de classification de chaussée (PCN) dans le cas de chaussées pouvant être utilisées sans restriction. Le système ACN de l'OACI est approuvé et accepté à l'échelle internationale pour classer les aéronefs en fonction de leurs exigences en matière de résistance de chaussée. 3, record 1, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20classification%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
numéro de classification d'aéronef; ACN : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 1, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20classification%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- número de clasificación de aeronaves
1, record 1, Spanish, n%C3%BAmero%20de%20clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20aeronaves
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ACN 1, record 1, Spanish, ACN
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cifra que indica el efecto relativo de una aeronave sobre un pavimento, para determinada categoría normalizada del terreno de fundación. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 1, Spanish, - n%C3%BAmero%20de%20clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20aeronaves
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El número de clasificación de aeronaves se calcula con respecto a la posición del centro de gravedad (CG), que determina la carga crítica sobre el tren de aterrizaje crítico. Normalmente, para calcular el ACN se emplea la posición más retrasada del CG correspondiente a la masa bruta máxima en la plataforma (rampa). En casos excepcionales, la posición más avanzada del CG puede determinar que resulte más crítica la carga sobre el tren de aterrizaje de proa. 1, record 1, Spanish, - n%C3%BAmero%20de%20clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20aeronaves
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
número de clasificación de aeronaves; ACN: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 1, Spanish, - n%C3%BAmero%20de%20clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20aeronaves
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pavement classification number
1, record 2, English, pavement%20classification%20number
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PCN 1, record 2, English, PCN
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A number expressing the bearing strength of a pavement for unrestricted operations. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 2, record 2, English, - pavement%20classification%20number
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PCNs are expressed on a scale from approximately 5 (weakest pavements) to 110 (strongest pavements) and are linked to the pavement type and a standard subgrade category. Aircraft tire pressure restrictions, where applicable, are contained within the PCN reporting code. The ICAO [International Civil Aviation Organization] PCN system is the internationally approved and accepted method for the reporting of airport pavement bearing strengths. In Canada, the pavement load rating (PLR) chart for each airport reports bearing strength using both the ICAO PCN and the Canadian PLR code. 3, record 2, English, - pavement%20classification%20number
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pavement classification number; PCN : term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 4, record 2, English, - pavement%20classification%20number
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Construction des voies de circulation
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- numéro de classification de chaussée
1, record 2, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20classification%20de%20chauss%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PCN 1, record 2, French, PCN
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre qui exprime la force portante d'une chaussée pour une exploitation sans restriction. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 2, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20classification%20de%20chauss%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les PCN sont exprimés selon une échelle allant de 5 environ (pour les chaussées les moins résistantes) à 110 (pour les chaussées les plus résistantes) et sont liés au type de chaussée et au terrain de fondation. Les restrictions quant à la pression des pneus figurent, le cas échéant, dans le code de rapport du PCN. Le système PCN de l'OACI [Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale] est approuvé et accepté à l'échelle internationale pour évaluer la force portante des chaussées aux aéroports. Au Canada, le tableau des indices de résistance de chaussée de chaque aéroport exprime la force portante en fonction du PCN de l'OACI et de l'indice de résistance de chaussée (PLR) canadien. 3, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20classification%20de%20chauss%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
numéro de classification de chaussée; PCN : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20classification%20de%20chauss%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción de carreteras
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- número de clasificación de pavimentos
1, record 2, Spanish, n%C3%BAmero%20de%20clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20pavimentos
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PCN 2, record 2, Spanish, PCN
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cifra que indica la resistencia de un pavimento para utilizarlo sin restricciones. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 2, Spanish, - n%C3%BAmero%20de%20clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20pavimentos
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
número de clasificación de pavimentos; PCN: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 2, Spanish, - n%C3%BAmero%20de%20clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20pavimentos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-04-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aircraft load rating
1, record 3, English, aircraft%20load%20rating
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ALR 1, record 3, English, ALR
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A number expressing the relative structural loading effect of an aircraft on a pavement. 2, record 3, English, - aircraft%20load%20rating
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ALRs are expressed on a scale from 1(least demanding aircraft) to 12(most demanding aircraft). ALRs have been assigned to present-day aircraft at their maximum and minimum operating weights and at a specific tire pressure. The ALR should not exceed the pavement load rating(PLR) for unrestricted aircraft operations. The ALR system for ranking aircraft in terms of their pavement-strength requirements is used exclusively in Canada. For the international reporting of aircraft pavement-strength requirements, the ICAO ACN [aircraft classification number] code is used. 2, record 3, English, - aircraft%20load%20rating
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The standard gear loading which is equivalent to a given aircraft loading is referred to as the "load rating" for that aircraft (ALR). 3, record 3, English, - aircraft%20load%20rating
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- indice de masse d'aéronef
1, record 3, French, indice%20de%20masse%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ALR 1, record 3, French, ALR
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indice exprimant l'effet structural relatif de la masse d'un aéronef sur la chaussée. 1, record 3, French, - indice%20de%20masse%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les ALR sont compris entre 1 (pour les aéronefs les plus légers) et 12 (pour les aéronefs les plus lourds). Des ALR ont été attribués aux aéronefs actuels pour une masse maximale et minimale d'exploitation et une pression des pneus précise. L'ALR ne devrait pas être supérieur à l'indice de résistance de chaussée (PLR) dans le cas des chaussées pouvant être utilisées sans restriction. Le système ALR destiné à classer les aéronefs en fonction de la résistance qu'ils exigent est utilisé uniquement au Canada. Au niveau international, on utilise le numéro de classification d'aéronef (ACN) de l'OACI pour indiquer les exigences en matière de résistance de chaussée pour chaque aéronef. 1, record 3, French, - indice%20de%20masse%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La charge sur atterrisseur normalisée qui correspond à la charge d'un avion donné est appelée la «classification de charge» de cet avion (Aircraft Load Rating ou ALR). 2, record 3, French, - indice%20de%20masse%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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