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HORIZONTAL ENGINE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-04-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Motors (Machinery)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- flat engine
1, record 1, English, flat%20engine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- horizontally opposed engine 2, record 1, English, horizontally%20opposed%20engine
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An internal-combustion engine having cylinders arranged by pairs on opposite sides of the crankshaft and in one horizontal plane. 3, record 1, English, - flat%20engine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Horizontally opposed engines have a lower overall height than general series and V-type engines due to the structure of the piston being horizontally arranged in the crankcase. It makes the engine lightweight, compact and it lowers the vehicle’s center of gravity. 4, record 1, English, - flat%20engine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs mécaniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- moteur à plat
1, record 1, French, moteur%20%C3%A0%20plat
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- moteur à cylindres opposés à plat 2, record 1, French, moteur%20%C3%A0%20cylindres%20oppos%C3%A9s%20%C3%A0%20plat
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-07-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- one engine inoperative best angle-of-climb speed
1, record 2, English, one%20engine%20inoperative%20best%20angle%2Dof%2Dclimb%20speed
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VXSE 1, record 2, English, VXSE
correct, see observation
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The speed which provides the maximum altitude gain for the horizontal distance travelled with one engine inoperative. 1, record 2, English, - one%20engine%20inoperative%20best%20angle%2Dof%2Dclimb%20speed
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VXSE: abbreviation written in capital letters or with the letters "XSE" in subscript: VXSE. 2, record 2, English, - one%20engine%20inoperative%20best%20angle%2Dof%2Dclimb%20speed
Record 2, Key term(s)
- one engine inoperative best angle of climb speed
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vitesse de pente de montée maximale avec un moteur coupé
1, record 2, French, vitesse%20de%20pente%20de%20mont%C3%A9e%20maximale%20avec%20un%20moteur%20coup%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- VXSE 1, record 2, French, VXSE
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vitesse procurant le plus fort gain d'altitude pour la distance horizontale parcourue avec un moteur en panne. 1, record 2, French, - vitesse%20de%20pente%20de%20mont%C3%A9e%20maximale%20avec%20un%20moteur%20coup%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VXSE : abréviation écrite en lettres majuscules ou avec les lettres «XSE» en indice : VXSE. 2, record 2, French, - vitesse%20de%20pente%20de%20mont%C3%A9e%20maximale%20avec%20un%20moteur%20coup%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-08-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- multi-purpose display
1, record 3, English, multi%2Dpurpose%20display
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MPD 2, record 3, English, MPD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- multipurpose display 3, record 3, English, multipurpose%20display
correct
- MPD 3, record 3, English, MPD
correct
- MPD 3, record 3, English, MPD
- multifunction display 4, record 3, English, multifunction%20display
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Multifunction Display(A general-purpose display which may be used in many places in the cockpit. In addition to the modes listed for the horizontal situation display [HSD] and vertical situation display [VSD], other possible modes are energy management, engine management, aircraft subsystem information, and integrated test and maintenance. Specific modes and formats can be selectable for a given mode of operations. It is sometimes called a Multipurpose Display [MPD]. 3, record 3, English, - multi%2Dpurpose%20display
Record 3, Key term(s)
- multi-function display
- multi purpose display
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- écran multifonction
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9cran%20multifonction
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MFD 2, record 3, French, MFD
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- affichage multifonction 3, record 3, French, affichage%20multifonction
correct, masculine noun
- indicateur multifonction 4, record 3, French, indicateur%20multifonction
masculine noun
- indicateur polyvalent 5, record 3, French, indicateur%20polyvalent
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'affichage multifonction - MFD [joue] un double rôle en fournissant à la fois des informations sur la navigation [ainsi que] sur les programmes de gestion de l'appareil. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9cran%20multifonction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Écran multifonction divisé en plusieurs fenêtres. 6, record 3, French, - %C3%A9cran%20multifonction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Le pilote configure verbalement le MFD. 6, record 3, French, - %C3%A9cran%20multifonction
Record 3, Key term(s)
- affichage multi-fonction
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- swivelling nozzle
1, record 4, English, swivelling%20nozzle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
From its formal launch in 1996, Rolls-Royce has been involved in all main propulsion system elements of this project. During JSF’S Concept Demonstration phase, Rolls-Royce provided a range of components that enabled Lockheed Martin's X-35B prototype to prove its STOVL capabilities. Rolls-Royce supplied a LiftFan, driven by a shaft from the engine via a geared clutch, and a swivelling nozzle providing horizontal thrust for forward flight that can turn through 90 degrees to redirect the engine's exhaust flow down for vertical lift. 2, record 4, English, - swivelling%20nozzle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tuyère orientable
1, record 4, French, tuy%C3%A8re%20orientable
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- tuyère pivotante 2, record 4, French, tuy%C3%A8re%20pivotante
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Harrier possède une caractéristique technique très particulière : l'effet VIIFing («Vectoring In Forward Flight»), qui permet à l'avion de se ralentir en vol : le pilote braque à fond les tuyères orientables vers l'avant, ce qui provoque une brusque décélération. Cette technique est un très gros avantage pour le Harrier, en effet, des études ont montré qu'il est extrêmement difficile de rester dans la queue d'un Harrier avec aux commandes un pilote maîtrisant à fond l'effet VIIFing. 3, record 4, French, - tuy%C3%A8re%20orientable
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-09-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- horizontal shaft engine
1, record 5, English, horizontal%20shaft%20engine
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Horizontal and vertical shaft engines are accommodated on the mounting platform via a quick-disconnect feature, or the dynamometer drive mechanism can be attached directly to the application. 1, record 5, English, - horizontal%20shaft%20engine
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- moteur horizontal
1, record 5, French, moteur%20horizontal
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-05-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
- Steam-Powered Machines and Condensers
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- vertical boiler
1, record 6, English, vertical%20boiler
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Next form of haulage at Cwmdu Colliery was the installation of a small winch in October 1934. The steam to drive this winch was provided by a vertical boiler, 8 feet high and 5 feet in diameter. A small engine house had been constructed from round bush poles, roofed with galvanised corrugated iron, and it had a concrete floor... The Cwmdu Colliery syndicate had planned to replace its early vertical boiler with the horizontal boiler to give the mine an increased flow of steam power. 2, record 6, English, - vertical%20boiler
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
- Machines à vapeur et condenseurs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chaudière verticale
1, record 6, French, chaudi%C3%A8re%20verticale
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chaudières verticales à foyer intérieur, ont été imaginées pour gagner de la place en développant en hauteur la surface de chauffe. En général, ces chaudières s'emploient quand l'emplacement est restreint et quand il s'agit de faible puissance. Si perfectionnées qu'elles soient, elles utilisent toujours moins bien la chaleur qu'une chaudière horizontale de valeur égale, en vertu de leur forme même. 2, record 6, French, - chaudi%C3%A8re%20verticale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-10-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Solar Power Plants
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- flat plate collector-type generator
1, record 7, English, flat%20plate%20collector%2Dtype%20generator
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The flat plate collector type generator. In this design a solar collector is rigidly mounted, facing south at an angle to the horizontal not very different from the latitude of the location.... The collected heat is transferred to a working gas which drives a heat engine coupled to an alternator. 1, record 7, English, - flat%20plate%20collector%2Dtype%20generator
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Centrales solaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- générateur du type capteur plan
1, record 7, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20du%20type%20capteur%20plan
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1981-11-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- colour CRT display
1, record 8, English, colour%20CRT%20display
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Seattle company states simply that the flight decks of the standard body B. 757 and wide-body B. 767 have a lot in common and will be certificated for a two-man crew. The [Boeing] 757 will be fitted with digital electronic instruments including colour CRT displays. The navigation and automatic flight management systems are also digital. Common to both are an inertial reference system using laser gyroscopes; a CRT presentation of the attitude director indicator and the horizontal situation indicator with an integrated multi-colour map; a flight management computer system; colour CRTs giving engine parameters; and a crew alerting system. 1, record 8, English, - colour%20CRT%20display
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- indicateur TRC couleur 1, record 8, French, indicateur%20TRC%20couleur
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) Boeing se borne à indiquer que les postes de pilotage du B.757 à fuselage étroit et du B.767 à fuselage large ont beaucoup d'éléments communs et seront utilisables pour le pilotage à deux. Le B757 sera équipé d'indicateurs électroniques et de systèmes de navigation et de gestion de vol automatique, tous de type numérique. Les postes de pilotage des deux appareils comporteront: une centrale inertielle à gyrolasers, un indicateur TRC de contrôle d'assiette, un indicateur électronique de situation horizontale avec carte intégrée multicolore, un calculateur de gestion de vol, des indicateurs TRC couleurs fournissant les paramètres moteurs et un système d'alerte de l'équipage. 1, record 8, French, - indicateur%20TRC%20couleur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1981-11-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- integrated multi-colour map
1, record 9, English, integrated%20multi%2Dcolour%20map
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Seattle company states simply that the flight decks of the standard body B. 757 and wide-body B. 767 have a lot in common and will be certificated for a two-man crew. The [Boeing] 757 will be fitted with digital electronic instruments including colour CRT displays. The navigation and automatic flight management systems are also digital. Common to both are an inertial reference system using laser gyroscopes; a CRT presentation of the attitude director indicator and the horizontal situation indicator with an integrated multi-colour map; a flight management computer system; colour CRTs giving engine parameters; and a crew alerting system. 1, record 9, English, - integrated%20multi%2Dcolour%20map
Record 9, Key term(s)
- integrated multi-color map
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- carte intégrée multicolore 1, record 9, French, carte%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e%20multicolore
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) Boeing se borne à indiquer que les postes de pilotage du B.757 à fuselage étroit et du B.767 à fuselage large ont beaucoup d'éléments communs et seront utilisables pour le pilotage à deux. Le B.757 sera équipé d'indicateurs électroniques et de systèmes de navigation et de gestion de vol automatique, tous de type numérique. Les postes de pilotage des deux appareils comporteront: une centrale inertielle à gyrolasers, un indicateur TRC de contrôle d'assiette, un indicateur électronique de situation horizontale avec carte intégrée multicolore, un calculateur de gestion de vol; des indicateurs TRC couleurs fournissant les paramètres moteurs et un système d'alerte de l'équipage. 1, record 9, French, - carte%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e%20multicolore
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-05-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Motors (Machinery)
- Farm Equipment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- horizontal engine
1, record 10, English, horizontal%20engine
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- motor with horizontal cylinder 2, record 10, English, motor%20with%20horizontal%20cylinder
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An engine in which the cylinders are located in a horizontal rather than a vertical position. 3, record 10, English, - horizontal%20engine
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs mécaniques
- Matériel agricole
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- moteur horizontal
1, record 10, French, moteur%20horizontal
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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