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SLOTTED FLAP [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-04-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- multiple slotted flap
1, record 1, English, multiple%20slotted%20flap
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- multiple-slotted flap 2, record 1, English, multiple%2Dslotted%20flap
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The multiple slotted flap system for aircraft [employs] a plurality of flap sections extending from the edge of a wing in sequential progression by means of tracks and rollers which are wholly contained within the contour of the respective flap sections. Each flap section is individually extended or retracted, allowing for several combinations of flap arrangements. 2, record 1, English, - multiple%20slotted%20flap
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- volet à fentes multiples
1, record 1, French, volet%20%C3%A0%20fentes%20multiples
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- volet de courbure multiple 2, record 1, French, volet%20de%20courbure%20multiple
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le volet à fentes multiples. Ce volet est une amélioration du volet à fente unique. À mesure que le volet se déploie, une sorte de petite aile, ou déflecteur, vient se positionner entre le bord de fuite de l'aile et le bord d'attaque du volet. Le déflecteur possède deux fonctions, il crée une seconde fente et de part sa forme il dirige le flux d'air avec une grande efficacité. Ce type de volet à double fente est une méthode exceptionnelle pour augmenter la portance à cause de la complexité mécanique liée à sa cynématique. Il est cependant utilisé sur les gros porteurs de type Boeing 707 et dans sa version à double déflecteur soit triple fente sur les Boeing 727. 3, record 1, French, - volet%20%C3%A0%20fentes%20multiples
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Packaging in Paperboard
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- short flap slotted box
1, record 2, English, short%20flap%20slotted%20box
correct, generic
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- S.F.S.B. 1, record 2, English, S%2EF%2ES%2EB%2E
correct, generic
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- scant flap box 1, record 2, English, scant%20flap%20box
correct, generic
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms “short flap slotted box”, its abbreviation “S. F. S. B. ”, and the term “scant flap box” are used to designate the French notions of “caisse à rabats non jointifs” and “caisse à rabats courts”, that are slightly different. 2, record 2, English, - short%20flap%20slotted%20box
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Emballages en carton
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- caisse à rabats non jointifs
1, record 2, French, caisse%20%C3%A0%20rabats%20non%20jointifs
correct, feminine noun, specific, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caisse à rabats dont les rabats extérieurs ne se rejoignent pas, mais laissent entre eux une fente ou intervalle de 1 à 2 cm. Les rabats intérieurs ayant la même longueur que les rabats extérieurs ne se rejoignent pas. 2, record 2, French, - caisse%20%C3%A0%20rabats%20non%20jointifs
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'intervalle entre les rabats extérieurs est plus important pour une caisse à rabats courts [...] 3, record 2, French, - caisse%20%C3%A0%20rabats%20non%20jointifs
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Selon le «Lexique systématique des emballages en carton ondulé» de la compagnie DOMTAR, les expressions anglaises «short flap slotted box» et «scant flap box» sont employées indifféremment et de manière générique pour désigner soit une caisse à rabats courts, soit une caisse à rabats non jointifs. 4, record 2, French, - caisse%20%C3%A0%20rabats%20non%20jointifs
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
caisse à rabats non jointifs : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. Définition reproduite avec l’autorisation de l’AFNOR. 4, record 2, French, - caisse%20%C3%A0%20rabats%20non%20jointifs
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Packaging in Paperboard
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- short flap slotted box
1, record 3, English, short%20flap%20slotted%20box
correct, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- S.F.S.B. 1, record 3, English, S%2EF%2ES%2EB%2E
correct, generic
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- scant flap box 1, record 3, English, scant%20flap%20box
correct, generic
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms “short flap slotted box”, its abbreviation “S. F. S. B. ”, and the term “scant flap box” are used to designate the French notions of “caisse à rabats non jointifs” and “caisse à rabats courts”, that are slightly different. 2, record 3, English, - short%20flap%20slotted%20box
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Emballages en carton
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- caisse à rabats courts
1, record 3, French, caisse%20%C3%A0%20rabats%20courts
correct, feminine noun, specific, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caisse à rabats dont les rabats extérieurs du dessus ne se rejoignent pas et laissent entre eux un intervalle important. Les rabats intérieurs ont la même longueur que les rabats extérieurs. 2, record 3, French, - caisse%20%C3%A0%20rabats%20courts
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'intervalle entre les rabats extérieurs est plus important pour une caisse à rabats courts, la caisse à rabats non jointifs ayant un intervalle de 1 à 2 cm seulement. 3, record 3, French, - caisse%20%C3%A0%20rabats%20courts
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les expression anglaises «short flap slotted box» et «scant flap box» sont employées indifféremment et de manière générique pour désigner soit une caisse à rabats courts, soit une caisse à rabats non jointifs. 4, record 3, French, - caisse%20%C3%A0%20rabats%20courts
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
caisse à rabats courts : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. Définition reproduite avec l’autorisation de l’AFNOR. 4, record 3, French, - caisse%20%C3%A0%20rabats%20courts
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-04-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- slotted flap
1, record 4, English, slotted%20flap
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- slot flap 2, record 4, English, slot%20flap
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flap which, when deflected, opens a slot between itself and the main surface. 3, record 4, English, - slotted%20flap
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The slotted flap is like the Fowler flap in operation, but in appearance it is similar to the plain flap. This flap is equipped with either tracks and roller or hinges of a special design. During operation, the flap moves downward and rearward away from the position of the wing. The "slot" thus opened allows a flow of air over the upper surface of the flap. The effect is to streamline the airflow and to improve the efficiency of the flap. 4, record 4, English, - slotted%20flap
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
slotted flap : term standardized by ISO. 5, record 4, English, - slotted%20flap
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- volet à fente
1, record 4, French, volet%20%C3%A0%20fente
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- volet de courbure à fente 2, record 4, French, volet%20de%20courbure%20%C3%A0%20fente
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Volet qui, en se braquant, dégage une fente entre son bord d'attaque et l'aile. 3, record 4, French, - volet%20%C3%A0%20fente
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le volet à fente [...] est une surface mobile ressemblant à une petite aile dont le point de rotation se trouve sous l'aile. Le braquage du volet ouvre une fente qui permet à l'air de passer de l'intrados vers l'extrados pour réaccélérer la couche limite et retarder ainsi le décollement des filets d'air sur le volet. Quand le rayon de rotation du volet est important, le volet recule en même temps qu'il se braque vers le bas (Dyn'aero MCR). 4, record 4, French, - volet%20%C3%A0%20fente
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
volet à fente : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 4, French, - volet%20%C3%A0%20fente
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Célula de aeronaves
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- flap con ranura
1, record 4, Spanish, flap%20con%20ranura
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-07-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- variable camber flap
1, record 5, English, variable%20camber%20flap
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A variable camber flap concept is optimized to reduce the drag of a low speed light UAV [Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle] between its stall and cruise speeds using an in-house aerodynamic shape optimization code. The flap, which maintains continuity on the upper surface, was analyzed both numerically and experimentally and was shown to provide important reductions in drag when compared to the clean wing/airfoil in the lower speed range (2.7% on average for the wing) and to have significant actuation energy savings when compared to a conventional plain flap (in the order of 40%). Although the concept uses current actuator technology and materials it is a good option for improving flight endurance/range at low speed over other more complex and advanced morphing concepts. 2, record 5, English, - variable%20camber%20flap
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Variable(-)camber flap assembly, system. 3, record 5, English, - variable%20camber%20flap
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Slotted, three-position variable cambler flap. 3, record 5, English, - variable%20camber%20flap
Record 5, Key term(s)
- variable-camber flap
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- volet à courbure variable
1, record 5, French, volet%20%C3%A0%20courbure%20variable
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
volet à courbure variable : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 2, record 5, French, - volet%20%C3%A0%20courbure%20variable
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-07-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- single slotted flap
1, record 6, English, single%20slotted%20flap
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The use of flaps located on the trailing edge of an airplane wing to vary wing lift characteristics during various flight phases is well known. In the so-called single slotted flap arrangement, a wing flap is extended relative to the stationary wing of the aircraft so that a spanwise slot is formed between the trailing edge of the wing and the leading edge of the flap. This slot directs airflow from below the wing and the flap for subsequent discharge across the upper surface of the flap in the direction of and substantially parallel to the air normally flowing over the upper surface of the flap. 2, record 6, English, - single%20slotted%20flap
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- volet à simple fente
1, record 6, French, volet%20%C3%A0%20simple%20fente
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- volet de courbure à simple fente 2, record 6, French, volet%20de%20courbure%20%C3%A0%20simple%20fente
correct, masculine noun
- volet à fente unique 3, record 6, French, volet%20%C3%A0%20fente%20unique
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-07-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- double slotted flap
1, record 7, English, double%20slotted%20flap
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- double-slotted flap 2, record 7, English, double%2Dslotted%20flap
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An auxiliary aerofoil ahead of main surface [used] to increase maximum lift. 2, record 7, English, - double%20slotted%20flap
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- volet double fente
1, record 7, French, volet%20double%20fente
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- volet à double fente 2, record 7, French, volet%20%C3%A0%20double%20fente
correct, masculine noun
- volet de courbure à double fente 3, record 7, French, volet%20de%20courbure%20%C3%A0%20double%20fente
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le volet à fente [...] est une surface mobile ressemblant à une petite aile dont le point de rotation se trouve sous l'aile. Le braquage du volet ouvre une fente qui permet à l'air de passer de l'intrados vers l'extrados pour réaccélérer la couche limite et de retarder ainsi le décollement des filets d'air sur le volet. Quand le rayon de rotation du volet est important, le volet recule en même temps qu'il se braque vers le bas. [...]. Le volet peut lui-même comporter une fente, ce qui donne au total un volet à double fente. 4, record 7, French, - volet%20double%20fente
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-02-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- selector lever
1, record 8, English, selector%20lever
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flaps on the Cessna 208 are large span and of single, slotted type. The flap system is powered by an electric motor and controlled by a selector lever on the control pedestal. The selector lever is moved up and down in a slotted track that provides mechanical stops at 10°, 20°, and 30°(full flap). 2, record 8, English, - selector%20lever
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Landing gear selector lever. 3, record 8, English, - selector%20lever
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- levier sélecteur
1, record 8, French, levier%20s%C3%A9lecteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les volets du Cessna 208 sont de grande envergure et du type à fente unique. Le circuit des volets est alimenté par un moteur électrique et commandé par un levier sélecteur se trouvant sur le pylône de commande. Le levier sélecteur se déplace vers le haut et vers le bas sur un rail à rainure pourvu de butées mécaniques à 10°, 20° et 30° (pleins volets). 2, record 8, French, - levier%20s%C3%A9lecteur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
levier sélecteur : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 8, French, - levier%20s%C3%A9lecteur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-12-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- flap movement
1, record 9, English, flap%20movement
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- flap travel 2, record 9, English, flap%20travel
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The aircraft is also fitted with flaps operated by push-pull rods and an associated cockpit lever with six detent positions. A mechanical mixing unit between the wings enables partial flap movement to augment aileron control when the control stick is moved laterally. 3, record 9, English, - flap%20movement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Fowler, plain, slotted, split flap. 4, record 9, English, - flap%20movement
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- course des volets
1, record 9, French, course%20des%20volets
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Course des volets. La fonction FLTR (FLAP TRIM) est utilisée pour déterminer le débattement des volets. Si le mixage FLPR est actif, FLTR est automatiquement activée. Vous devez égaliser les courses des deux servos (fonction FLPR) avant de régler le débattement total des volets. 2, record 9, French, - course%20des%20volets
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
course des volets : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 9, French, - course%20des%20volets
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- high-lift slotted flap 1, record 10, English, high%2Dlift%20slotted%20flap
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- volet hypersustentateur à fente et à recul
1, record 10, French, volet%20hypersustentateur%20%C3%A0%20fente%20et%20%C3%A0%20recul
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- synchronized slotted flap 1, record 11, English, synchronized%20slotted%20flap
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- volet hypersustentateur synchronisé à fente
1, record 11, French, volet%20hypersustentateur%20synchronis%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20fente
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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