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HANG-UP AREA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-01-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems (Air Forces)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hang-up
1, record 1, English, hang%2Dup
correct, noun, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A failure to release from the parent carrier resulting in the unintentional retention of the munition or weapon. 2, record 1, English, - hang%2Dup
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the event a hang-up occurs, all action required to release the weapons shall be taken over the range/danger area or open water. 3, record 1, English, - hang%2Dup
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces aériennes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- défaut de largage
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9faut%20de%20largage
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Échec de séparation du porteur entraînant la rétention non souhaitée de la munition ou de l'arme. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9faut%20de%20largage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-09-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hang-up area
1, record 2, English, hang%2Dup%20area
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Problem: Streaks in parison. Probable causes: Contamination from "hang-up" in equipment, melt overheated and degrading material. Correction: Clean die head; if condition repeats with clean system, check flow channels for hang-up areas; check for hot spots. 1, record 2, English, - hang%2Dup%20area
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- zone de blocage
1, record 2, French, zone%20de%20blocage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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