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THROTTLE CONTROL SWITCH [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-07-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Traction (Rail)
- Railroad Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- locomotive event recorder
1, record 1, English, locomotive%20event%20recorder
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- LER 2, record 1, English, LER
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- event recorder 3, record 1, English, event%20recorder
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Locomotive event recorders are installed to record the following data : a) speed, b) distance, c) time, d) direction, e) brake pipe pressure, f) independent brake pressure, g) throttle position, h) dynamic brake, i) horn and bell, j) Reset Safety Control function, k) PC switch, l) various mechanical and electrical functions. 4, record 1, English, - locomotive%20event%20recorder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- consignateur d'événements de locomotive
1, record 1, French, consignateur%20d%27%C3%A9v%C3%A9nements%20de%20locomotive
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CEL 2, record 1, French, CEL
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- consignateur d'événements 3, record 1, French, consignateur%20d%27%C3%A9v%C3%A9nements
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le consignateur d'événements est installé pour enregistrer l'information suivante : a) vitesse, b) distance, c) heure, d) direction, e) pression dans la conduite générale, f) pression dans la canalisation du frein direct, g) position du manipulateur, h) frein rhéostatique, i) sifflet et cloche, j) réarmement des dispositifs de sécurité, k) interrupteur PC, l) diverses fonctions mécaniques et électriques. 4, record 1, French, - consignateur%20d%27%C3%A9v%C3%A9nements%20de%20locomotive
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-12-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- disconnect
1, record 2, English, disconnect
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- disengage 2, record 2, English, disengage
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When manual takeover of the throttle control is desired, a switch is actuated by the pilot which operates to disengage the clutch and thereby disconnects the control output of the computer from the lever so that only manual control is provided. 3, record 2, English, - disconnect
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
To disengage the VSS [variable stability system]. 4, record 2, English, - disconnect
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Disconnect the autopilot. 5, record 2, English, - disconnect
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- débrayer
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9brayer
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comme l'équipage de conduite n'a pas jugé qu'il y avait des conditions de givrage fort, il n'a pas pris les précautions mentionnées dans le manuel de vol de l'avion concernant le vol dans des conditions de givrage fort, comme demander au contrôle de la circulation aérienne (ATC) d'être traité en priorité en vue de sortir de ces conditions de givrage ou débrayer le pilote automatique. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9brayer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
débrayer : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9brayer
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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