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TRIM CORRECTION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-02-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Mach trim compensator
1, record 1, English, Mach%20trim%20compensator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MTC 1, record 1, English, MTC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Mach trim 1, record 1, English, Mach%20trim
correct
- pitch trim compensator 1, record 1, English, pitch%20trim%20compensator
correct, see observation
- PTC 1, record 1, English, PTC
correct, see observation
- PTC 1, record 1, English, PTC
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Speed-attitude correction is provided by the mach trim compensation system. Mach trim compensation automatically provides forces to the control column(elevator) to compensate for nosedown pitching moments of the airplane at high Mach number. 2, record 1, English, - Mach%20trim%20compensator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pitch trim compensator (DC-8); PTC (DC-8). 3, record 1, English, - Mach%20trim%20compensator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compensateur de Mach
1, record 1, French, compensateur%20de%20Mach
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MTC 2, record 1, French, MTC
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- PTC 2, record 1, French, PTC
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- compensateur de tangage 3, record 1, French, compensateur%20de%20tangage
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un «pitch trim actuator» peut parfois être un vérin compensateur de Mach, mais il existe de nombreux avions auxquels la notion de Mach ne s'applique pas, mais qui sont quand même munis d'un «pitch trim actuator». Ce serait le cas, par exemple, du très populaire Dash8. Dans ce cas, on parlerait de «vérin de compensateur de profondeur», par exemple. Sur de nombreux avions, il n'y a pas de vérin distinct pour la compensation de Mach, mais simplement un circuit qui agit sur le compensateur de profondeur quand le centre de poussée recule à mesure que la vitesse de l'écoulement sur l'aile s'approche de la vitesse du son. 4, record 1, French, - compensateur%20de%20Mach
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
compensateur de Mach; MTC; PTC : terme et abréviations uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 1, French, - compensateur%20de%20Mach
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
compensateur de Mach; compensateur de tangage : termes acceptés par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 5, record 1, French, - compensateur%20de%20Mach
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-07-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fixed trim tab
1, record 2, English, fixed%20trim%20tab
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A fixed trim tab is one that can be adjusted on the ground but cannot be adjusted in flight. This type of tab is usually a sheet-metal plate attached to the rear of the control surface and extending to the rear of the trailing edge. If the pilot reports that the airplane will not fly straight and level at cruising speed, the appropriate tab is adjusted on the ground by bending a rudder tab to the right or left, and bending the aileron and elevator tabs up or down, depending upon the correction required. 2, record 2, English, - fixed%20trim%20tab
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tab réglable au sol
1, record 2, French, tab%20r%C3%A9glable%20au%20sol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les tabs des avions de tourisme lents sont des petites plaques métalliques disposées sur le bord de fuite des gouvernes et calées de façon précise au sol. 1, record 2, French, - tab%20r%C3%A9glable%20au%20sol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-09-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Suspension Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- height sensor
1, record 3, English, height%20sensor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- body height sensor 2, record 3, English, body%20height%20sensor
correct
- vehicle height sensor 2, record 3, English, vehicle%20height%20sensor
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Optical sensor located on the lower part of the vehicle body or on the suspension axles, measuring body height relative to the ground. 2, record 3, English, - height%20sensor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vehicle trim height is noted by height sensors. They are used to note changes in the load on the vehicle and allow the suspension to compensate for it, maintaining the ideal body height. In addition to noting load changes within the vehicle and compensating for them, some height sensors are used to inform the suspension module of road ondulations(such as railroad tracks). In addition to vehicle height, the module requires input signals to indicate which part of the vehicle needs a height correction. One sensor, located in the front of the rear axle detects load changes in the luggage compartment and passenger rear seats. The remaining two sensors are positioned at each front wheel to detect driver and passenger seat loads. 2, record 3, English, - height%20sensor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An additional height sensor may be located in the wheel arch, measuring body height, but this time relative to the wheel, playing the role of a body displacement sensor. 2, record 3, English, - height%20sensor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
- Suspension (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capteur de hauteur
1, record 3, French, capteur%20de%20hauteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- détecteur de hauteur du véhicule 1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20hauteur%20du%20v%C3%A9hicule
correct, masculine noun
- détecteur de hauteur 1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20hauteur
correct, masculine noun
- sonde de hauteur 1, record 3, French, sonde%20de%20hauteur
correct, feminine noun
- capteur de hauteur de caisse 1, record 3, French, capteur%20de%20hauteur%20de%20caisse
correct, masculine noun
- capteur de niveau 1, record 3, French, capteur%20de%20niveau
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capteur optique placé sur la partie inférieure de la carrosserie ou sur les essieux de suspension mesurant la hauteur de la caisse par rapport au sol. 1, record 3, French, - capteur%20de%20hauteur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La hauteur de suspension est mesurée par les capteurs de hauteur. Ces capteurs permettent de déceler les variations de charge, dont la suspension doit tenir compte pour maintenir la hauteur caractéristique de la carosserie. En plus de mesurer les variations de charge du véhicule et de permettre à la suspension de les compenser, certains capteurs de hauteur informent le module de commande des irrégularités de la route (comme c'est le cas lorsque la voiture traverse un passage à niveau). En plus de la hauteur du véhicule, le module exige d'autres signaux pour lui indiquer quelle partie de la voiture exige une correction de hauteur. Un capteur, situé en avant de l'essieu arrière, mesure les variations de charge dans le coffre et au niveau des sièges arrière. Les deux autres capteurs sont situés au niveau de chaque roue avant, pour mesurer la charge supportée par le siège du conducteur et le siège du passager. 1, record 3, French, - capteur%20de%20hauteur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On peut aussi trouver un capteur de hauteur supplémentaire dans le passage de roue, mesurant la hauteur de la caisse, mais par rapport à la roue cette fois, jouant ainsi le rôle d'un capteur de débattement de caisse. 1, record 3, French, - capteur%20de%20hauteur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-05-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Mach trim servo actuator
1, record 4, English, Mach%20trim%20servo%20actuator
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Mach trim actuator 2, record 4, English, Mach%20trim%20actuator
correct
- augmentation actuator 3, record 4, English, augmentation%20actuator
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Speed-attitude correction is provided by the Mach trim compensation system. Mach trim compensation automatically provides forces to the control column(elevator) to compensate for nosedown pitching moments of the airplane at high Mach number. Control column position is effected by the Mach trim actuator installed at the lower part of the first officer's control column control mechanism. The actuator receives command signals from the stability augmentation computer. Mach number is computed from pitot and static air pressure input changes to the air data computer(ADC-1). The air data computer shapes the information and transmits it to the stability augmentation computer where it is further shaped and then transmitted to the actuator to command control column and elevator movement. 1, record 4, English, - Mach%20trim%20servo%20actuator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- servocommande du compensateur de Mach
1, record 4, French, servocommande%20du%20compensateur%20de%20Mach
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
servocommande du compensateur de Mach : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 4, French, - servocommande%20du%20compensateur%20de%20Mach
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1983-02-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mach trim
1, record 5, English, mach%20trim
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Speed-attitude correction. That portion of the system that automatically maintains a safe flight attitude by correcting for effects of speed, such as mach trim and speed stability. 1, record 5, English, - mach%20trim
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- compensation de Mach 1, record 5, French, compensation%20de%20Mach
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Correction vitesse assiette. Partie du système servant à maintenir automatiquement en vol une assiette de sécurité en corrigeant les effets de la vitesse: compensation de Mach, stabilisation de vitesse, par exemple. 1, record 5, French, - compensation%20de%20Mach
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- speed stability
1, record 6, English, speed%20stability
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Speed-attitude correction. That portion of the system that automatically maintains a safe flight attitude by correcting for effects of speed, such as mach trim and speed stability. 1, record 6, English, - speed%20stability
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- stabilisation de vitesse 1, record 6, French, stabilisation%20de%20vitesse
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Correction vitesse assiette. Partie du système servant à maintenir automatiquement en vol une assiette de sécurité en corrigeant les effets de la vitesse: compensation de Mach, stabilisation de vitesse, par exemple. 1, record 6, French, - stabilisation%20de%20vitesse
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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