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CREW OXYGEN MASK [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
- Radiotelephony
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- press-to-talk switch
1, record 1, English, press%2Dto%2Dtalk%20switch
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- push-to-talk switch 2, record 1, English, push%2Dto%2Dtalk%20switch
correct
- microphone switch 3, record 1, English, microphone%20switch
- mike switch 4, record 1, English, mike%20switch
jargon
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A switch mounted directly on a microphone to provide a convenient means for switching two-way radiotelephone equipment or electronic dictating equipment to the talk position. 5, record 1, English, - press%2Dto%2Dtalk%20switch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hand microphones and headsets are installed at each flight crew member station. The hand microphone is designed for close-talking, noise-cancelling applications in high noise level areas. The microphone is packaged in a small molded, black, high-impack phenolic case. A press-to-talk button is located on the upper portion of the case... Oxygen masks with microphones are installed at each flight crew member station. A push-to-talk button is installed on the captain's control wheel and on the first officer's control wheel. The push-to-talk buttons are used to control the oxygen mask microphones when transmitting on the selected communication transceiver or on the audio integrating system. 6, record 1, English, - press%2Dto%2Dtalk%20switch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
- Radiotéléphonie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poussoir d'émission
1, record 1, French, poussoir%20d%27%C3%A9mission
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- alternat 2, record 1, French, alternat
correct, masculine noun, France, officially approved
- commutateur parole 3, record 1, French, commutateur%20parole
masculine noun
- bouton parole 3, record 1, French, bouton%20parole
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poussoir d'émission; alternat : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 1, French, - poussoir%20d%27%C3%A9mission
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poussoir d'émission : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 4, record 1, French, - poussoir%20d%27%C3%A9mission
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-10-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Security Devices
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crew portable oxygen bottle assembly
1, record 2, English, crew%20portable%20oxygen%20bottle%20assembly
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crew portable oxygen bottle assembly. A portable oxygen bottle, with approximately 15 minutes supply of 100% oxygen is installed in the flight compartment at the rear of the Captain's console. The assembly includes a pressure gauge, manual shut-off valve and a plug connector for the crew oxygen mask. 1, record 2, English, - crew%20portable%20oxygen%20bottle%20assembly
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ensemble portatif d'oxygène équipage
1, record 2, French, ensemble%20portatif%20d%27oxyg%C3%A8ne%20%C3%A9quipage
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
Ensembles portatifs d'oxygène. (...) L'ensemble se compose de: - Une bouteille de capacité maximum 310 litres d'oxygène détendu. - Un régulateur permettant trois débits: (...) - D'une prise de remplissage. 2, record 2, French, - ensemble%20portatif%20d%27oxyg%C3%A8ne%20%C3%A9quipage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ensemble portatif d'oxygène équipage : Terme uniformisé par le CUTA-Opérations aériennes. 3, record 2, French, - ensemble%20portatif%20d%27oxyg%C3%A8ne%20%C3%A9quipage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-09-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- portable oxygen bottle
1, record 3, English, portable%20oxygen%20bottle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- portable 02 bottle 2, record 3, English, portable%2002%20bottle
correct, see observation
- portable oxygen cylinder 3, record 3, English, portable%20oxygen%20cylinder
correct
- walk-around oxygen bottle 4, record 3, English, walk%2Daround%20oxygen%20bottle
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a portable oxygen cylinder is located in the flight compartment to assure an emergency supply of oxygen for the flight crew. The portable cylinder is mounted on a bracket and secured by a quick-disconnect clamp. A portable oxygen cylinder is also installed at each cabin attendant's station to enable the attendant to be mobile in the event of cabin decompression. The cylinder with a mask attached is mounted on a bracket and secured by quick-disconnect clamps. 5, record 3, English, - portable%20oxygen%20bottle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
portable 02 bottle. 6, record 3, English, - portable%20oxygen%20bottle
Record 3, Key term(s)
- walkaround bottle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bouteille d'oxygène portative
1, record 3, French, bouteille%20d%27oxyg%C3%A8ne%20portative
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bouteille d'oxygène portative : terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 3, French, - bouteille%20d%27oxyg%C3%A8ne%20portative
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bouteille d'oxygène portative : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 3, French, - bouteille%20d%27oxyg%C3%A8ne%20portative
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-03-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Security Devices
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- crew oxygen mask
1, record 4, English, crew%20oxygen%20mask
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An oxygen mask is provided for each crew member as well as for each passenger.... The crew oxygen masks are of the oronasal type and fit over the mouth and nose. 2, record 4, English, - crew%20oxygen%20mask
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- masque à oxygène équipage
1, record 4, French, masque%20%C3%A0%20oxyg%C3%A8ne%20%C3%A9quipage
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] les masques à oxygène mis à la disposition des membres de l'équipage technique sont du type groin à pose rapide. 2, record 4, French, - masque%20%C3%A0%20oxyg%C3%A8ne%20%C3%A9quipage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
masque à oxygène équipage : Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 4, French, - masque%20%C3%A0%20oxyg%C3%A8ne%20%C3%A9quipage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1983-08-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flight duty station
1, record 5, English, flight%20duty%20station
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All flight crew members of pressurized aeroplanes(...) shall have available at the flight duty station a quick donning type of oxygen mask(...) 1, record 5, English, - flight%20duty%20station
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poste de travail 1, record 5, French, poste%20de%20travail
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tous les membres d'équipage d'avions pressurisés (...) devront disposer à leur poste de travail d'un masque à oxygène à pose rapide (...) 1, record 5, French, - poste%20de%20travail
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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