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INBOARD FLAP [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-03-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- folding nose
1, record 1, English, folding%20nose
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are four LE [leading edge] Krueger flaps, two inboard of each engine. They are either fully extended or retracted... When the flap is retracted, the folding nose section rotates and is stored under the wing. 2, record 1, English, - folding%20nose
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bec articulé
1, record 1, French, bec%20articul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Volet d'attaque Kruger. 2, record 1, French, - bec%20articul%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bec articulé : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance 2, record 1, French, - bec%20articul%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-07-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- inboard flap
1, record 2, English, inboard%20flap
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Swift is a swept wing with an inboard flap for trim, the flaps extend over almost half the span and can be deflected as much as 50° for approach and landing. One alternative to elevons is the inboard flap. Such a surface has favourable effects on performance, but is less effective than elevons. 2, record 2, English, - inboard%20flap
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The inboard flap was found broken and separated from the wing structure. 3, record 2, English, - inboard%20flap
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- volet intérieur
1, record 2, French, volet%20int%C3%A9rieur
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 CONT
Le volet intérieur était brisé et il s'était séparé de la structure de l'aile. 2, record 2, French, - volet%20int%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
volet intérieur : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 2, French, - volet%20int%C3%A9rieur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-02-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- inboard
1, record 3, English, inboard
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- inbd 2, record 3, English, inbd
correct, adjective
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The inboard and outboard ailerons ... can be used generally for roll control of the aircraft ..., and the inboard and outboard flaps ... can be used to control the lift of the aircraft ... at lower speeds (e.g., during take-off and landing). 3, record 3, English, - inboard
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toward the center of the airplane. 4, record 3, English, - inboard
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Inboard aileron, flap. 4, record 3, English, - inboard
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- intérieur
1, record 3, French, int%C3%A9rieur
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vers le centre de l'appareil. 2, record 3, French, - int%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
intérieur : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 3, French, - int%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Aileron intérieur droit. 3, record 3, French, - int%C3%A9rieur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-08-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
- Electric Rotary Machines - Types
- Wind Energy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pitch shaft
1, record 4, English, pitch%20shaft
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pitch shaft on which the blades are mounted is less stiff than the inboard sections of the blade, and most of the flap deflection occurs in this region. 1, record 4, English, - pitch%20shaft
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
- Machines tournantes électriques - types
- Énergie éolienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- arbre de calage
1, record 4, French, arbre%20de%20calage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dans une turbine éolienne] arbre [qui] relie le vérin au plateau de calage placé à l'intérieur du moyeu. 1, record 4, French, - arbre%20de%20calage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet arbre passe à travers l'arbre primaire [arbre creux] et le multiplicateur. 1, record 4, French, - arbre%20de%20calage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-11-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- inboard leading edge flap lower drive area
1, record 5, English, inboard%20leading%20edge%20flap%20lower%20drive%20area
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- zone inférieure du mécanisme d'actionnement du volet de bord d'attaque intérieur
1, record 5, French, zone%20inf%C3%A9rieure%20du%20m%C3%A9canisme%20d%27actionnement%20du%20volet%20de%20bord%20d%27attaque%20int%C3%A9rieur
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme extrait du Lexique du CF-18 de Canadair. 2, record 5, French, - zone%20inf%C3%A9rieure%20du%20m%C3%A9canisme%20d%27actionnement%20du%20volet%20de%20bord%20d%27attaque%20int%C3%A9rieur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-11-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- inboard leading edge flap spar
1, record 6, English, inboard%20leading%20edge%20flap%20spar
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- longeron du volet de bord d'attaque intérieur
1, record 6, French, longeron%20du%20volet%20de%20bord%20d%27attaque%20int%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme extrait du Lexique du CF-18 de Canadair. 2, record 6, French, - longeron%20du%20volet%20de%20bord%20d%27attaque%20int%C3%A9rieur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-10-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- inboard flap hinge
1, record 7, English, inboard%20flap%20hinge
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- articulation intérieure de volet
1, record 7, French, articulation%20int%C3%A9rieure%20de%20volet
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme extrait du Lexique du CF-18 de Canadair. 2, record 7, French, - articulation%20int%C3%A9rieure%20de%20volet
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-10-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- inboard leading edge flap
1, record 8, English, inboard%20leading%20edge%20flap
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- volet de bord d'attaque intérieur
1, record 8, French, volet%20de%20bord%20d%27attaque%20int%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme extrait du Lexique du CF-18 de Canadair. 2, record 8, French, - volet%20de%20bord%20d%27attaque%20int%C3%A9rieur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-04-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- flap station
1, record 9, English, flap%20station
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- FS 2, record 9, English, FS
correct
- F.S. 3, record 9, English, F%2ES%2E
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flap station(F. S.) is measured perpendicular to the rear beam of the wing and parallel to, and outboard from, the inboard edge of the flap. 3, record 9, English, - flap%20station
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A station numbering system is used to help find such things as fuselage frames, wing frames, stabilizer frames, etc. 4, record 9, English, - flap%20station
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- référence volet
1, record 9, French, r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20volet
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- FS 2, record 9, French, FS
officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- station volet 3, record 9, French, station%20volet
feminine noun
- FS 2, record 9, French, FS
officially approved
- FS 2, record 9, French, FS
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «référence volet» et l'abréviation «FS» ont été uniformisés par le CUTA maintenance. 4, record 9, French, - r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20volet
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
station volet; FS : terme et abréviation acceptés par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 4, record 9, French, - r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20volet
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1987-02-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- flap movable vane
1, record 10, English, flap%20movable%20vane
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The flap movable vanes are located forward of the inboard end of each flap. 2, record 10, English, - flap%20movable%20vane
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ailette mobile de volet
1, record 10, French, ailette%20mobile%20de%20volet
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ailette mobile de volet : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 10, French, - ailette%20mobile%20de%20volet
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-06-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- offset hinge
1, record 11, English, offset%20hinge
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For added drag in the landing case, the trailing-edge portion of the inboard flap pivots further down on an offset hinge, opening a gap rather than a slot between itself and the main flap surface. 1, record 11, English, - offset%20hinge
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- articulation excentrée 1, record 11, French, articulation%20excentr%C3%A9e
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour augmenter la traînée à l'atterrissage, la partie arrière du volet intérieur pivote davantage vers le bas grâce à une articulation excentrée, ce qui crée un espace plutôt qu'une fente entre cette section et la partie principale du volet. 1, record 11, French, - articulation%20excentr%C3%A9e
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- inboard wing flap actuator fairing 1, record 12, English, inboard%20wing%20flap%20actuator%20fairing
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- carénage d'attaque volet interne
1, record 12, French, car%C3%A9nage%20d%27attaque%20volet%20interne
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
entretien courant 1, record 12, French, - car%C3%A9nage%20d%27attaque%20volet%20interne
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- inboard flap actuating cylinder 1, record 13, English, inboard%20flap%20actuating%20cylinder
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- vérin d'attaque volet interne
1, record 13, French, v%C3%A9rin%20d%27attaque%20volet%20interne
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hypersustentateurs 1, record 13, French, - v%C3%A9rin%20d%27attaque%20volet%20interne
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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