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WHEEL STOP [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-09-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Gears and Friction Wheels
- Clocks, Watches and Bells
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crown wheel
1, record 1, English, crown%20wheel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The crown-shaped ... escape wheel of a verge escapement timepiece. 2, record 1, English, - crown%20wheel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The classic form for a timepiece... was the verge escapement... This consists of a crown wheel(i. e. a gearwheel shaped like a crown) driven by a weight and repeatedly checked by the action of a pair of metal pallets that alternately stop successive teeth. 3, record 1, English, - crown%20wheel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Engrenages et roues de friction
- Horlogerie et sonnerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- roue de rencontre
1, record 1, French, roue%20de%20rencontre
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- roue à couronne 2, record 1, French, roue%20%C3%A0%20couronne
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tige étant suspendue en face de la roue à couronne ou roue de rencontre, il est clair que lorsque cette roue tourne et qu'une de ses dents écarte la palette [...] puis s'échappe, l'autre palette [...] se présente à une dent diamétralement opposée qui l'écarte à son tour, vu que la roue tourne dans le même sens. 2, record 1, French, - roue%20de%20rencontre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-07-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dams and Causeways
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stoplog slot
1, record 2, English, stoplog%20slot
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- stop log slot 2, record 2, English, stop%20log%20slot
correct
- stoplog groove 3, record 2, English, stoplog%20groove
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The typical aluminum stop log is equipped with lifting lugs for use with a stop-lifting beam.... The lifting beam is wheel guided by the stop log slot. 2, record 2, English, - stoplog%20slot
Record 2, Key term(s)
- stop log groove
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Barrages et chaussées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rainure pour poutrelles
1, record 2, French, rainure%20pour%20poutrelles
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-03-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- communication headset 1, record 3, English, communication%20headset
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Due to difficulties of vision between ramp and flight compartment and the need for improved communications the following will apply. 1. ARRIVALS : As soon as the aircraft comes to a stop in the final parking position, a Communication Headset will be connected at the Nose Wheel Control Panel in Flight Interphone jack and communication established with the Captain in the Flight Compartment. 1, record 3, English, - communication%20headset
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- casque d'écoute avec microphone
1, record 3, French, casque%20d%27%C3%A9coute%20avec%20microphone
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces casques d'écoute, légers et robustes sont conçus en vue d'une utilisation intensive dans des conditions de confort maximales. [...] Ils peuvent être fournis avec ou sans microphone ainsi qu'en de nombreuses variantes au niveau des capsules ou du schéma intérieur. 1, record 3, French, - casque%20d%27%C3%A9coute%20avec%20microphone
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mass Transit
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- optical guidance system
1, record 4, English, optical%20guidance%20system
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An optical guidance system is the simplest... of the three types of guidance systems. By using a line(either painted or pressure-sensitive tape) that contrasts in color with the floor, a light-sensing unit in the guidance system causes the steering wheel to follow the line. The towpath must be kept clean, as any paper or other object that obscures the guideline can cause the unit to stop. Optical guidance is most useful when routes have to be changed periodically. 2, record 4, English, - optical%20guidance%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
optical guidance system: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary. 3, record 4, English, - optical%20guidance%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transports en commun
- Chariots de manutention
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système de guidage optique
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20guidage%20optique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- guidage optique 2, record 4, French, guidage%20optique
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] guidage optique : les circuits sont matérialisés par une bande de couleur claire tracée au sol; le guidage est assuré par une cellule photoélectrique agissant sur le dispositif électronique commandant la direction de l'appareil. Ce type de guidage est moins utilisé car il faut que la bande de guidage reste propre et ne soit pas détériorée par le passage des autres engins. 2, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20guidage%20optique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de guidage optique : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable. 3, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20guidage%20optique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-02-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- brake disc
1, record 5, English, brake%20disc
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- brake rotor 1, record 5, English, brake%20rotor
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cast iron circular plate attached to a wheel and which causes the vehicle to stop when gripped by the caliper-mounted pads straddling it. 1, record 5, English, - brake%20disc
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The brake disc is the main component of a disc brake. 1, record 5, English, - brake%20disc
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- disque de frein
1, record 5, French, disque%20de%20frein
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plateau circulaire en fonte plate, lié à la roue, et dont le pincement, par les plaquettes montées sur l'étrier qui enjambe le disque, provoque le freinage du véhicule. 2, record 5, French, - disque%20de%20frein
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le disque de frein constitue l'élément principal du frein à disque. 2, record 5, French, - disque%20de%20frein
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme disque de frein est uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre du Canada. 3, record 5, French, - disque%20de%20frein
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- disco de freno
1, record 5, Spanish, disco%20de%20freno
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plancha circular y plana de fierro conectada a la rueda que hace frenar el vehículo cuando las almohadillas fijadas al eje de la rueda ejercen presión sobre él. 1, record 5, Spanish, - disco%20de%20freno
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-11-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Aircraft Systems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- up line
1, record 6, English, up%20line
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hydraulic pressure from [the] up line is sent to both brake metering valves to stop wheel rotation during gear retraction. 2, record 6, English, - up%20line
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
line: A piping for conveying a fluid from one location to another. 3, record 6, English, - up%20line
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- conduite amont
1, record 6, French, conduite%20amont
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conduite : Tuyau de petite section parcourue par un fluide. 2, record 6, French, - conduite%20amont
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
conduite amont : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 6, French, - conduite%20amont
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-11-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- breeching harness
1, record 7, English, breeching%20harness
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- breeching 2, record 7, English, breeching
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Limbers had no brakes and in order to stop them the wheeler horses had to push backwards. To achieve this both wheel horses carried [a] breeching harness.... To connect the horse to the shafts of the limber, the off horse breeching had a five-foot-long breeching strap... stitched to each end. 1, record 7, English, - breeching%20harness
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- harnais de recul
1, record 7, French, harnais%20de%20recul
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- reculement 1, record 7, French, reculement
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] ensemble qui permet au cheval de reculer et retenir ce à quoi il est attelé lors des arrêts et des descentes. 1, record 7, French, - harnais%20de%20recul
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il comprend dans ce sens l'avaloire, la barre de fesses, les courroies et les crampons de reculement. 1, record 7, French, - harnais%20de%20recul
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-09-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- stop
1, record 8, English, stop
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gyroscopic pendulum. Free pendulum. The gyro spinning wheel is running at constant speed. The precession drive, which lies in a plane symmetric with respect to the gimbal is not controlled. When the gimbal becomes free, the gravity torque drives it around the horizontal axis, perpendicular to the symmetry plane, until it falls on the stop. 1, record 8, English, - stop
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- butée
1, record 8, French, but%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pendule gyroscopique. Pendule libre. Le toupie gyroscopique est entraînée à vitesse constante. Le moteur de précession qui est dans le plan de symétrie du berceau n'est pas commandé. Quand on lâche le berceau, le couple de gravité fait tourner le berceau autour de son axe horizontal perpendiculaire à son plan de symétrie jusqu'à tomber sur la butée. Cette vitesse de rotation induit un couple gyroscopique qui fait basculer la toupie autour de son axe de précession malgré la résistance du réducteur du moteur de précession. 1, record 8, French, - but%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-06-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- bounced landing
1, record 9, English, bounced%20landing
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
According to the pilot's statement, the aircraft ballooned on touchdown due to an excessive approach airspeed and the nose wheel came down hard on the second runway contact. After a short stop... the pilot departed on a flight to Las Vegas... After arrival... the pilot discovered the damage to the nose gear strut and firewall during a routine postflight inspection... Probable cause : the pilot's use of an excessive approach airspeed and an improper bounced landing recovery technique. 2, record 9, English, - bounced%20landing
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- rebondissement à l'atterrissage
1, record 9, French, rebondissement%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- rebond à l'atterrissage 2, record 9, French, rebond%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«T'as vu la jauge?» Bon d'accord, on a dû abuser! C'est pas grave, ça sera un encadrement, avec un atterrissage sans même un soupçon de rebond. 3, record 9, French, - rebondissement%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- aterrizaje con rebote
1, record 9, Spanish, aterrizaje%20con%20rebote
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-04-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- bounced landing recovery
1, record 10, English, bounced%20landing%20recovery
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- recovery from a bounced landing 2, record 10, English, recovery%20from%20a%20bounced%20landing
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
According to the pilot's statement, the aircraft ballooned on touchdown due to an excessive approach airspeed and the nose wheel came down hard on the second runway contact. After a short stop... the pilot departed on a flight to Las Vegas... After arrival... the pilot discovered the damage to the nose gear strut and firewall during a routine postflight inspection... Probable cause : the pilot's use of an excessive approach airspeed and an improper bounced landing recovery technique. 3, record 10, English, - bounced%20landing%20recovery
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
After this accident ... Fed EX developed a tail strike awareness training program that included bounced landing recovery in its simulator training. That program limited pitch altitude to 7-½ deg for recovery from a bounced landing. 2, record 10, English, - bounced%20landing%20recovery
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- rattrapage d'un rebondissement à l'atterrissage
1, record 10, French, rattrapage%20d%27un%20rebondissement%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- rattrapage d'un rebond à l'atterrissage 2, record 10, French, rattrapage%20d%27un%20rebond%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bounced landing / rebondissement à l'atterrissage. 3, record 10, French, - rattrapage%20d%27un%20rebondissement%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«T'as vu la jauge?» Bon d'accord, on a dû abuser! C'est pas grave, ça sera un encadrement, avec un atterrissage sans même un soupçon de rebond. 4, record 10, French, - rattrapage%20d%27un%20rebondissement%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-04-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- bounced landing recovery technique
1, record 11, English, bounced%20landing%20recovery%20technique
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
According to the pilot's statement, the aircraft ballooned on touchdown due to an excessive approach airspeed and the nose wheel came down hard on the second runway contact. After a short stop... the pilot departed on a flight to Las Vegas... After arrival... the pilot discovered the damage to the nose gear strut and firewall during a routine postflight inspection... Probable cause : the pilot's use of an excessive approach airspeed and an improper bounced landing recovery technique. 1, record 11, English, - bounced%20landing%20recovery%20technique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See record "bounced landing recovery." 2, record 11, English, - bounced%20landing%20recovery%20technique
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- technique de rattrapage d'un rebondissement à l'atterrissage
1, record 11, French, technique%20de%20rattrapage%20d%27un%20rebondissement%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- technique de rattrapage d'un rebond à l'atterrissage. 1, record 11, French, technique%20de%20rattrapage%20d%27un%20rebond%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage%2E
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bounced landing / rebondissement à l'atterrissage. 2, record 11, French, - technique%20de%20rattrapage%20d%27un%20rebondissement%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«T'as vu la jauge?» Bon d'accord, on a dû abuser! C'est pas grave, ça sera un encadrement, avec un atterrissage sans même un soupçon de rebond. 3, record 11, French, - technique%20de%20rattrapage%20d%27un%20rebondissement%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Voir la fiche «rattrapage d'un rebondissement à l'atterrissage». 1, record 11, French, - technique%20de%20rattrapage%20d%27un%20rebondissement%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-10-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- ratchet 1, record 12, English, ratchet
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A toothed member for engagement with the pawl. The ratchet gearing consists of a ratchet wheel and pawl and is used to drive or stop another mechanism. 1, record 12, English, - ratchet
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Levage
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- rochet
1, record 12, French, rochet
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dent inclinée d'une roue destinée à accueillir le cliquet. 2, record 12, French, - rochet
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le vérin est un appareil de levage formé de deux vis ou d'une vis double mue par un écrou à l'aide d'une roue à rochet, d'un cliquet. (DIFO). 2, record 12, French, - rochet
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'équivalent français est recommandé par l'Office de la langue française. 3, record 12, French, - rochet
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- offset connection 1, record 13, English, offset%20connection
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3/8" double angle supply pipe with wheel handle angle stop-reducer-1/4" I. P. S. x 2" offset supply connection. 1, record 13, English, - offset%20connection
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- connexion désaxée 1, record 13, French, connexion%20d%C3%A9sax%C3%A9e
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tuyau d'alimentation de 3/8" d'équerre double avec robinet d'arrêt d'équerre à manette ronde - réducteur - connexion de 1/4" I.P.S. x 2" désaxée. 1, record 13, French, - connexion%20d%C3%A9sax%C3%A9e
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- wheel handle angle stop 1, record 14, English, wheel%20handle%20angle%20stop
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3/8" double angle supply pipe with wheel handle angle stop-reducer-1/4" I. P. S. x 2" offset supply connection. 1, record 14, English, - wheel%20handle%20angle%20stop
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- robinet d'arrêt d'équerre à manette ronde 1, record 14, French, robinet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt%20d%27%C3%A9querre%20%C3%A0%20manette%20ronde
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tuyau d'alimentation de 3/8" d'équerre double avec robinet d'arrêt d'équerre à manette ronde - réducteur - connexion de 1/4" I.P.S. x 2" désaxée. 1, record 14, French, - robinet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt%20d%27%C3%A9querre%20%C3%A0%20manette%20ronde
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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