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YAW DAMPING [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-09-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stability augmentation system
1, record 1, English, stability%20augmentation%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SAS 1, record 1, English, SAS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- stability augmentor system 2, record 1, English, stability%20augmentor%20system
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A feedback control system that provides pitch, roll, or yaw damping; sometimes called a "damper. " 3, record 1, English, - stability%20augmentation%20system
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - stability%20augmentation%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Automatic stability augmentation system. 4, record 1, English, - stability%20augmentation%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système d'augmentation de stabilité
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27augmentation%20de%20stabilit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SAS 1, record 1, French, SAS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- système d'augmentation de la stabilité 2, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27augmentation%20de%20la%20stabilit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27augmentation%20de%20stabilit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Amplifiers (Electronics)
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- summing amplifier
1, record 2, English, summing%20amplifier
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The MAD calibration signal for the yaw axis is summed with the yaw damping and turn coordination signals and applied to the summing amplifier. 2, record 2, English, - summing%20amplifier
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Amplificateurs (Électronique)
- Appareillage électrique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- amplificateur de sommation
1, record 2, French, amplificateur%20de%20sommation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- amplificateur sommateur 2, record 2, French, amplificateur%20sommateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un amplificateur de sommation mélange le signal «gyromètre» et le signal de vitesse verticale. 3, record 2, French, - amplificateur%20de%20sommation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1982-10-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- alpha floor
1, record 3, English, alpha%20floor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The flight augmentation computer [of the Airbus 300] determines trim settings, controls yaw damping and provides angle of attack protection, defining an ’alpha floor’ in all flight conditions. All built-in test circuitry is connected to a central master test panel usable in flight or on the ground. 1, record 3, English, - alpha%20floor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plancher alpha 1, record 3, French, plancher%20alpha
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) le calculateur d'augmentation de stabilité assure les fonctions de réglage du trim, d'amortissement en lacet, et d'avertisseur d'incidence limite (en élaborant la valeur «plancher alpha» dans toutes les conditions de vol). Tous les circuits d'autovérification sont reliés à un tableau central de test utilisable en vol et au sol. 1, record 3, French, - plancher%20alpha
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1980-08-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- excursion
1, record 4, English, excursion
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Yaw damping dampens undesirable excursions about the yaw axis whenever the yaw axis is engaged. 1, record 4, English, - excursion
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- excursion
1, record 4, French, excursion
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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