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TRIM FUEL [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- trim drag
1, record 1, English, trim%20drag
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- balancing drag 2, record 1, English, balancing%20drag
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the case of combat aircraft, designed-in lack of stability can offer faster turn rates, tighter turn radii and reductions in fuel consumption during manoeuvring flight, plus the ability to fly in unconventional attitudes(such as extreme angles of attack) or perform unconventional manoeuvres. The reduction in the energy required to perform manoeuvres comes largely from the decrease in trim drag involved in initiating the manoeuvre : the movement of flight control surfaces required to alter the aircraft's attitude is much less than is needed with a positively stable aircraft, and the actual control surfaces themselves can be made smaller. 1, record 1, English, - trim%20drag
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- traînée d'équilibrage 1, record 1, French, tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e%20d%27%C3%A9quilibrage
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour un avion de combat, un manque de stabilité prévu au départ offre divers avantages: l'appareil peut effectuer des virages plus serrés et la consommation de carburant est réduite pendant les manœuvres. On peut également faire prendre à l'appareil des attitudes inhabituelles (angles d'attaque extrêmes, par exemple). L'économie d'énergie vient en grande partie du fait que la traînée d'équilibrage est moindre au moment où sont amorcées les manœuvres, ce qui permet de réduire le braquage des gouvernes et même leur surface. 1, record 1, French, - tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e%20d%27%C3%A9quilibrage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trim tank
1, record 2, English, trim%20tank
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the centre of lift and the centre of gravity are made to coincide through the moving of fuel from the front to the rear of the aircraft and vice-versa... This is accomplished automatically... in special trim tank [12]. 1, record 2, English, - trim%20tank
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réservoir d'équilibrage
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20d%27%C3%A9quilibrage
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comme il faut que le centre de gravité et le centre de poussée coïncident approximativement au cours de tout le vol, on est forcé de faire passer du combustible dans des réservoirs appelés réservoir d'équilibrage [trad]. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9servoir%20d%27%C3%A9quilibrage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fuel transfer
1, record 3, English, fuel%20transfer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- transfer of fuel 1, record 3, English, transfer%20of%20fuel
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When fuel is automatically transferred from the tail trim tank or center tank, it goes into the lower of the wing tanks and tends to mask a fuel imbalance. Switching the fuel transfer to manual makes the crew more aware of what the system is doing. 2, record 3, English, - fuel%20transfer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- transfert de carburant
1, record 3, French, transfert%20de%20carburant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les ingénieurs [...] ont pu adopter un nouveau système de gestion actif du transfert de carburant dans la voilure. 2, record 3, French, - transfert%20de%20carburant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
transfert de carburant : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 3, French, - transfert%20de%20carburant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-11-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Gasoline Motors
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fuel injector pod
1, record 4, English, fuel%20injector%20pod
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Our product list includes emblems, inside handle assembly components, outside handle assembly components, Occupant restraint systems, electrical connectors, interior trim, exterior trim, fuel injector pods, reservoirs, switches, and shifter assemblies. 1, record 4, English, - fuel%20injector%20pod
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs à essence
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réservoir auxiliaire d'injecteur de carburant
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20auxiliaire%20d%27injecteur%20de%20carburant
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- réservoir auxiliaire d'injecteur de combustible 1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20auxiliaire%20d%27injecteur%20de%20combustible
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-11-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- base model
1, record 5, English, base%20model
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Almost every car make is offered as a base model about which price and fuel economy claims are made. The carmaker also offers more expensive trim levels plus a long list of optional equipment that allows you to outfit your car to your exact needs and taste. 1, record 5, English, - base%20model
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- modèle de base
1, record 5, French, mod%C3%A8le%20de%20base
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart des constructeurs offrent un modèle de base. Le prix et la consommation d'essence annoncés dans la publicité sont établis pour ce modèle de base. 1, record 5, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20de%20base
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-11-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- optional equipment
1, record 6, English, optional%20equipment
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- option 2, record 6, English, option
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Almost every car make is offered as a base model about which price and fuel economy claims are made. The carmaker also offers more expensive trim levels plus a long list of optional equipment that allows you to outfit your car to your exact needs and taste. 1, record 6, English, - optional%20equipment
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- option
1, record 6, French, option
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mais les constructeurs vous proposent ensuite différents aménagements intérieurs, plus coûteux que le modèle de base, ainsi qu'une longue liste d'options que vous ajoutez selon vos besoins et vos goûts. 1, record 6, French, - option
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1985-07-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- power management control
1, record 7, English, power%20management%20control
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- PMC 2, record 7, English, PMC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Re-engining with the CFM56 [engine] introduces an advanced concept called power management control(PMC) to DC-8 operation. This is an electrical fuel control trim system designed to improve thrust setting accuracy and compensate for changing flight conditions. 3, record 7, English, - power%20management%20control
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système de gestion de régime
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20de%20r%C3%A9gime
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- PMC 1, record 7, French, PMC
officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et abréviation uniformisés par le CUTA Opérations aériennes. 2, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20de%20r%C3%A9gime
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1984-11-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance and Formalities (Air Transport)
- Flights (Air Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- after landing check
1, record 8, English, after%20landing%20check
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cockpit "clean-up" is due after the landing roll is complete and the aircraft off the runway. If taxi distance to the parking area is short, the check might be delayed until then. The essential of the "after-landing check" usually are : 1. Cowl flaps-open(if adjustable). 2. Wing flaps-up. 3. Propeller and fuel-mixture controls-full advanced and rich. 4. Trim tabs-reset. 5. Fuel boost pump switch-off(if used for landing). 2, record 8, English, - after%20landing%20check
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Contrôles et formalités (Transport aérien)
- Vols (Transport aérien)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- vérification après atterrissage
1, record 8, French, v%C3%A9rification%20apr%C3%A8s%20atterrissage
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "vérification après atterrissage" a été proposé et uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 8, French, - v%C3%A9rification%20apr%C3%A8s%20atterrissage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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