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ALTITUDE ALERT SYSTEM [6 records]

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Record 1 2013-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Safety
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

An automated function of the TPX-42 that alerts the controller when a Mode C transponder-equipped aircraft on an IFR [instrument flight rules] flight plan (FP) is below a predetermined minimum safe altitude.

OBS

If requested by the pilot, LAAS monitoring is also available to VFR [visual flight rules] Mode C transponder-equipped aircraft.

OBS

low altitude alert system; LAAS : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité (Transport aérien)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
DEF

Fonction automatisée du TPX-42 qui alerte le contrôleur lorsqu'un aéronef muni d'un transpondeur de mode C et pour lequel un plan de vol IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] a été déposé est en dessous de l'altitude minimale de sécurité préétablie.

OBS

À la demande du pilote, le système d'alerte de basse altitude est aussi disponible pour un aéronef VFR [règles de vol à vue] muni d'un transpondeur de mode C.

OBS

Dans les textes de Transports Canada, le terme et l'abréviation anglais sont utilisés.

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
CONT

An altitude alerting system gives audible and visual indication of approaching an altitude(acquisition) or departing from an altitude(deviation). In the acquisition mode, a chord tone will sound momentarily and the alert lights will illuminate when passing through a point approximately 1000 feet above or below the selected altitude.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
OBS

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

Spanish

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Record 3 2008-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
CONT

Aircraft had [the] following outstanding maintenance carry overs--altitude alert system, captain's indicator out, left elevator position indicator inoperative, aft airstair compartment service light system pops circuit breaker, right gear door indicator inoperative.

OBS

An airstair is a passenger staircase that is built in to an airliner - often, though not always, on the inside of a clamshell-style door. The stairs can be raised or lowered while the aircraft is on the ground, allowing passengers and ground personnel to board or depart the aircraft without the need for a mobile staircase or a jetway. ... The most unusual airstair design was found on the Lockheed L-1011, which was a full-height airstair which was stored in a cargo compartment and allowed access from the right aft passenger door to the ground.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
OBS

logement : Cavité dans laquelle l'escalier est logé.

OBS

logement de l'escalier escamotable : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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Record 4 1999-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
OBS

The altitude alerter... contains the control, selector-indicator, and visual alert for the system.

OBS

The altitude alerter continually compares the altitude selected on the altitude alerter with the airplane pressure altitude supplied by the first officer’s altimeter (referenced to local sea level atmosphere or QNH) over a range of 0 to 49,000 feet.

Key term(s)
  • altitude alerter

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

avertisseur : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9.

Spanish

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Record 5 1986-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
CONT

[The functions of the Flight Control Electronic System Computer are :] PFCS monitoring stall warning, direct lift control, automatic ground spoiler control, altitude alert, fault isolation monitoring indication.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

Le terme "commande autodéporteurs sol" a été uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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Record 6 1986-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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