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YAW DAMPER [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-06-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- yaw damper module
1, record 1, English, yaw%20damper%20module
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The yaw damper module is designed to mount on a vertical bulkhead or horizontal surface in the aircraft, with the bottom flange level with the aircraft... 2, record 1, English, - yaw%20damper%20module
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- module d’amortisseur de lacet
1, record 1, French, module%20d%26rsquo%3Bamortisseur%20de%20lacet
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- yaw damper switch
1, record 2, English, yaw%20damper%20switch
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The 737 yaw damper system improves ride comfort by sensing turbulence or airplane-generated yaw … The system is initially activated by the yaw damper switch on the overhead panel in the cockpit and is continuously engaged during normal operations; all inputs are automatic and require no pilot action. 2, record 2, English, - yaw%20damper%20switch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- interrupteur de l'amortisseur de lacet
1, record 2, French, interrupteur%20de%20l%27amortisseur%20de%20lacet
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
interrupteur de l'amortisseur de lacet : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) – Opérations aériennes. 2, record 2, French, - interrupteur%20de%20l%27amortisseur%20de%20lacet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-09-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- stability augmentation system
1, record 3, English, stability%20augmentation%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SAS 1, record 3, English, SAS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- stability augmentor system 2, record 3, English, stability%20augmentor%20system
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A feedback control system that provides pitch, roll, or yaw damping; sometimes called a "damper. " 3, record 3, English, - stability%20augmentation%20system
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Older aircraft with an SAS use an electrical, single-loop feedback signal in parallel (stick moves) or series (stick doesn’t move) with the mechanical flight control system. 3, record 3, English, - stability%20augmentation%20system
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Automatic stability augmentation system. 4, record 3, English, - stability%20augmentation%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système d'augmentation de stabilité
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27augmentation%20de%20stabilit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SAS 1, record 3, French, SAS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- système d'augmentation de la stabilité 2, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27augmentation%20de%20la%20stabilit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'augmentation de stabilité; SAS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 3, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27augmentation%20de%20stabilit%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-11-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- damper
1, record 4, English, damper
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A device] used for the suppression of unfavorable characteristics or behavior. 2, record 4, English, - damper
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Pitch, roll, yaw damper. 2, record 4, English, - damper
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Shock damper. 3, record 4, English, - damper
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- amortisseur
1, record 4, French, amortisseur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif destiné à atténuer les effets indésirables. 2, record 4, French, - amortisseur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce dispositif peut être mécanique, électrique, hydraulique ou pneumatique. 2, record 4, French, - amortisseur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'emploi de ce terme est recommandé par le Ministère de la défense de la France. 3, record 4, French, - amortisseur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
amortisseur : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 4, record 4, French, - amortisseur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
amortisseur : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 4, French, - amortisseur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Amortisseur de lacet, de roulis, de tangage. 2, record 4, French, - amortisseur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Célula de aeronaves
- Tren de aterrizaje (Industria aeronáutica)
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- amortiguador
1, record 4, Spanish, amortiguador
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-02-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- damper amplifier 1, record 5, English, damper%20amplifier
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
yaw damper amplifier 1, record 5, English, - damper%20amplifier
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ampli-amortisseur
1, record 5, French, ampli%2Damortisseur
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ampli-amortisseur de lacets 1, record 5, French, - ampli%2Damortisseur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pilote automatique 1, record 5, French, - ampli%2Damortisseur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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