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Record 1 2019-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
  • Tactical Operations (Air Forces)
CONT

Pilots will complete an annual proficiency check in the aircraft. Normally, the proficiency check should include the following :… ground operations([engine running offload], combat offload, backing turn or star turn)...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
  • Opérations tactiques (Forces aériennes)
CONT

Les pilotes doivent effectuer un vol de vérification des compétences annuelle à bord d'un aéronef. Habituellement, la vérification comprend les éléments suivants : […] opérations au sol (chargement/déchargement avec moteurs en marche, déchargement de combat, virage à reculons ou virage en étoile).

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Pumps
  • Ship and Boat Parts
CONT

Each bilge suction line must be provided with a stop valve at the manifold and a check valve at some accessible point in the bilge line to prevent unintended flooding of a space.... open up your engine room bilge suction valve, shaft alley bilge suction valve and lazarette bilge suction valve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Pompes
  • Parties des bateaux
CONT

Les bouches d'aspiration de cale et les dispositifs d'assèchement sur un bateau de pêche divisé en compartiments étanches seront disposés de telle sorte que l'eau qui pourrait pénétrer dans un compartiment étanche principal puisse être rejetée à l'extérieur par au moins une bouche d’aspiration, située dans ce compartiment, et tous les compartiments compris dans chaque division principale seront disposés de façon que l'eau puisse s'écouler vers cette bouche d'aspiration.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Obturadores y boquillas (Componentes mecánicos)
  • Bombas
  • Partes de los barcos
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Record 3 2017-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • IT Security
CONT

When a subject makes an access request, [the] ABAC policy engine must check each policy in the policy store [to determine] if it applies to the request.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Sécurité des TI

Spanish

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Record 4 2015-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
DEF

Use the electrical or pneumatic starter to drive the compressor-turbine unit, without ignition of the combustion chamber.

CONT

Within 5 to 30 minutes of engine shut-down, check engine oil level. Note : When the 30 minute limit is exceeded, it will be necessary to motor engine(s) using [the] starter for 30 seconds, prior to checking oil level.

PHR

Motor engines.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
DEF

Utiliser le démarreur électrique ou pneumatique pour faire tourner l'attelage compresseur-turbine, sans allumage de la chambre de combustion.

Spanish

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Record 5 2012-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
DEF

Any progressive fracture which occurs in the head of a rail and has a transverse separation, however slight. This general classification is made when the defect is found in track. After the rail is broken for examination, the transverse can be accurately identified as one of the following : transverse fissure, compound fissure, detail fracture from shelling, detail fracture from head check, engine burn fracture, welded burn fracture(see those words).

OBS

transverse defect: term officially approved by Canadian Pacific and CN.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
CONT

Dans les défauts (transversaux) du champignon, on trouve les fissurations horizontales transversales, verticales, les empreintes de patinage, etc.

OBS

défaut transversal : terme uniformisé par le Canadien Pacifique et le CN.

Spanish

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Record 6 2012-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport
OBS

An independent check, as outlined in CFTO C-05-020-003/AM-000, is a mandatory requirement when any part of an aircraft's flying controls, engine controls... have been disconnected or disturbed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien

Spanish

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Record 7 2012-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
DEF

A device that charges the second main reservoir from the brake pipe so that the locomotive brakes operate like those of a freight car.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Freins (Composants mécaniques)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
DEF

Dispositif qui permet à la conduite générale d'alimenter le réservoir principal no 2 de la locomotive pour que ses freins fonctionnent comme ceux d'un wagon.

Spanish

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Record 8 2010-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Form Titles (Armed Forces)
Universal entry(ies)
CF 653
form code, see observation
OBS

CF 653: Code of a form used by the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de formulaires (Forces armées)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CF 653
form code, see observation
OBS

CF 653 : Code d’un formulaire employé par les Forces canadiennes.

OBS

Liste informatisée des Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

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Record 9 2009-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transportation
DEF

A quarter-inch sheet of aluminum that is attached to the front of [an amphibian] vehicle.

CONT

Disconnect trim vane; open power plant door and inspect seal and lock. Check front engine access plate for secure mounting.

OBS

It serves as a bow for the LAV [light armoured vehicle] in the event that the vehicle has to swim across a body of water. The driver uses a pneumatic lever to raise and lower the trim vane as required.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transports
DEF

Panneau de bois qu'on pose sur un véhicule amphibie lorsqu'il entre dans l'eau. Lorsqu'il en sort, on enlève le panneau. La fonction principale de ce panneau est d'équilibrer le véhicule (véhicules amphibies).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte
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Record 10 2008-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
CONT

Cessna-172. Visually check aircraft for general condition during walk-around inspection. In cold weather, remove even small accumulations of frost, ice or snow from wing, tail, and control surfaces. Also make sure that control surfaces contain no internal accumulations of ice or debris. If night flight is planned, check operation of all lights and make sure a flashlight is available.

PHR

Visually check cockpit, engine and gearbox, fuel level, fuel grade markings, fuel quantity, liquid flow, tanks, vacuum pump and line, wing attach and strut.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
OBS

vérifier visuellement : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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Record 11 2008-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ground Equipment (Airports)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
CONT

Ramp equipment check : No. Man is responsible for ensuring that prior to handling and servicing of the departure of an aircraft, the following functions are performed : ITEM : 1. groundwire... 2. Nosewheel Chocks... 3. Fire extinguishers... 4. Engine Intake Covers...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de piste (Aéroports)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
CONT

Le Mécanicien de piste : - prépare et s'assure du bon état du matériel de piste nécessaire au traitement de l'avion : escabeaux techniques et passagers - groupe de parc - cales de roues - extincteurs - IPF - matériels et outillage divers : adaptateur de prise de parc, bocaux de purge, etc. [...], 3. Le matériel de piste - Chariots [...] Tracteurs et véhicules de piste [...]

OBS

matériel de piste : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance.

Spanish

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Record 12 2008-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
CONT

Run up engine to warm-up, and check : Magnetos for RPM drop and ground-out. Mixture and throttle controls for operation and ease of movement. Propeller control for operation and ease of movement.

CONT

Once the crew had repositioned the GIII they shut down the engines and ran off the APU [auxiliary power unit] to wait for the GIV [Gulfstream IV] to warm up.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
DEF

Chauffer ce qui est refroidi.

OBS

réchauffer : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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Record 13 2007-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
Key term(s)
  • launcher and engine check out equipment
  • launcher and engine check-out equipment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)

Spanish

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Record 14 1999-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
  • Aircraft Systems

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
  • Circuits des aéronefs
OBS

Termes extraits du Lexique du CF-18 de Canadair.

Spanish

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Record 15 1998-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
OBS

Terme extrait du Lexique du CF-18 de Canadair.

Spanish

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Record 16 1998-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
OBS

Terme extrait du Lexique du CF-18 de Canadair.

Spanish

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Record 17 1997-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Systems
CONT

Remove engine oil tank filler cap & check condition of locking lever stop. Ensure that locking lever cannot be rotated 360 °....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circuits des aéronefs
OBS

levier de verrouillage : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9 et uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes (Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique).

Spanish

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Record 18 1997-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport par eau

Spanish

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Record 19 1993-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
CONT

Out of gas : If the engine begins to miss or sputter, check the fuel gauge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
CONT

Panne d'essence: Si le moteur tousse ou a des ratés, vérifiez le niveau d'essence.

Spanish

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Record 20 1993-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
CONT

Tell him what you think is wrong and ask him to check spark plugs, compression, engine oil pressure, and perform a torque converter stall test.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
OBS

Indiquez-lui ce qui ne va pas selon vous et demandez-lui de vérifier les bougies, la compression, la pression d'huile et le convertisseur de couple.

Spanish

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Record 21 1993-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
CONT

Out of gas : If the engine begins to miss or sputter, check the fuel gauge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
CONT

Panne d'essence: Si le moteur tousse ou a des ratés, vérifiez le niveau d'essence.

Spanish

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Record 22 1993-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
  • Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

When cranking the engine to check compression, systems are operating properly, these problems may unplug the red cable from the battery to the relays.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)

Spanish

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Record 23 1993-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

Oil control plugs with check valves prevent the oil in the cylinder head assemblies from draining back to the oil pan when the engine is stopped to ensure that sufficient oil remains in the head gallery and hydraulic lash adjusters when the engine is restarted.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)

Spanish

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Record 24 1990-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
  • Propulsion des aéronefs

Spanish

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Record 25 1988-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
CONT

Les contrôles dans le compartiment moteur. Ils comportent également une partie visuelle destinée principalement à localiser les fuites de carburant (...) Ils concernent toujours le contrôle des niveaux (...)

Spanish

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Record 26 1982-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

(...) engine condition monitoring was largely restricted to keeping a check on an engine's mechanical condition, with the aim of detecting discrepancies as soon as they occurred. Thermodynamic condition monitoring was generally limited to observing the exhaust gas temperature at take-off.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
CONT

Dans le domaine du contrôle permanent de l'état des moteurs, on a dans le passé attaché une importance majeure à la surveillance de leur intégrité mécanique, l'objectif principal étant de détecter les défaillances à l'avance. La surveillance de l'intégrité thermodynamique des moteurs, par contre, se limitait pour l'essentiel à mesurer la température maximale des gaz d'échappement au décollage.

Spanish

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Record 27 1982-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
OBS

Engine oil circulated to Oil Check passes through a photo-sensor device that monitors contamination and tells you when the oil is dirty enough to need changing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)

Spanish

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Record 28 1982-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

Powerplant. A number of successful engine re-light checks were carried out at various heights between 10,000 ft and 30,000 ft.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
CONT

Un certain nombre d'essais de rallumage des réacteurs ont été effectués avec succès à diverses altitudes comprises entre 3000 et 9000m.

Spanish

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Record 29 1982-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Garages and Service Stations
  • Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

Check the manifold vacuum with the engine idling. Your vacuum gauge should read between 17 and 21 inches and the needle should be steady.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Garages et stations-service
  • Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
CONT

Le dépressiomètre est un appareil pour détecter les pannes dans un moteur. Il mesure la dépression dans la tubulure d'admission.

Spanish

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Record 30 1980-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport
OBS

when the wing anti-icing duct is used for ground starting, the engine bleed air check valves provides a reverse-flow check for the 14th stage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien

Spanish

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