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TRIM FUEL [8 records]

Record 1 2017-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
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.

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
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].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
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].

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
  • Air Transport
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
  • Transport aérien
CONT

[...] les ingénieurs [...] ont pu adopter un nouveau système de gestion actif du transfert de carburant dans la voilure.

OBS

transfert de carburant : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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Record 4 2001-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gasoline Motors
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteurs à essence

Spanish

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Record 5 1993-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
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.

Spanish

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Record 6 1993-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
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.

Spanish

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Record 7 1985-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
OBS

Terme et abréviation uniformisés par le CUTA Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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Record 8 1984-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveillance and Formalities (Air Transport)
  • Flights (Air Transport)
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).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contrôles et formalités (Transport aérien)
  • Vols (Transport aérien)
OBS

Le terme "vérification après atterrissage" a été proposé et uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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