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RAPID INERTIAL ALIGNMENT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-08-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rapid alignment
1, record 1, English, rapid%20alignment
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rapid align 1, record 1, English, rapid%20align
correct
- RPD 2, record 1, English, RPD
correct
- RPD 2, record 1, English, RPD
- quick inertial alignment 3, record 1, English, quick%20inertial%20alignment
correct
- rapid inertial alignment 2, record 1, English, rapid%20inertial%20alignment
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The alignment error signal whether it be manually inserted, stored information or magnetic information, is fed from the MAN/STORE/MAG switch, on the controller to the heading card in the EU [electronic unit]. During both rapid alignment and main alignment, an amber warning light, part of the auto align pushbutton, lights to warn the operator that either rapid or main align is in progress. 1, record 1, English, - rapid%20alignment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Boeing (and Airbus?) aircraft are not RNP certified without GPS. For initial departure operational phase, will need to assume TOGA update to runway threshold or quick inertial alignment just prior to takeoff. 3, record 1, English, - rapid%20alignment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- alignement rapide
1, record 1, French, alignement%20rapide
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le signal d'erreur d'alignement, qu'il soit introduit manuellement, mis en mémoire ou de nature magnétique, est envoyé hors du contrôleur, à partir du sélecteur MAN/STORE/MAG jusqu'à la carte de cap. Durant l'alignement rapide et l'alignement principal, une lampe d'avertissement de couleur jaune, qui fait partie intégrale du bouton-poussoir AUTO ALIGN, s'allume pour avertir le pilote ou le technicien que soit l'alignement rapide soit l'alignement principal est en cours. 2, record 1, French, - alignement%20rapide
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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