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SLOTTED FLAPS [7 records]

Record 1 2009-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs

Spanish

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Record 2 2009-06-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
CONT

The wings on most modern-day airplanes are equipped with control devices not only to steer the airplane, but also to improve its flying capabilities at specific times, particularly during landing and takeoff. Devices such as slotted wings and flaps increase lift when an aircraft requires it the most.... The design feature generally known as the slotted wing is a long slot that runs lengthwise along the wing, either at the leading edge of the wing or at its trailing edge. It creates greater lift, but also increases drag. It was invented nearly simultaneously in three different places by two individuals working independently in Germany and also by a research team in the United Kingdom.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
DEF

Aile comportant une ou plusieurs fentes dans la surface portante.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Célula de aeronaves
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Record 3 2008-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Systems
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).

PHR

Landing gear selector lever.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circuits des aéronefs
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).

OBS

levier sélecteur : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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Record 4 1999-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging in Paperboard
DEF

A one-piece corrugated container whose closure can be effected wholly(regular slotted box) or partly(half slotted box) with flaps at the bottom and/or top.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages en carton
DEF

Emballage en carton ondulé formé d'une seule pièce dont la fermeture peut s'effectuer totalement (cas des caisses à rabats normaux) ou partiellement (cas des demi-caisses à rabats).

OBS

caisse à rabats; caisse américaine : termes normalisés par l'AFNOR. Par contre la Fédération européenne des fabricants de carton ondulé (FEFCO) considère que la caisse à rabats normaux correspond à la caisse américaine.

Spanish

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Record 5 1988-10-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging in Paperboard
DEF

Packaging made from a one piece scored and slotted blank of five panels with two of these panels fully overlapping, and with flaps at both end.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages en carton
DEF

Emballage formé d'une seule pièce de carton refoulée et échancrée de façon à former cinq panneaux, dont deux se recouvrent, et fermé par des rabats situés aux deux têtes de l'emballage.

OBS

Le terme "enveloppe cinq panneaux" a été normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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Record 6 1988-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging in Paperboard
DEF

... an RSC [regular slotted container] with one set of flaps plus a cover.

OBS

The cover may be a telescoping half-slotted style or a design-style tray .... Either way, this style is used when the cover is to be removed and replaced.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages en carton
DEF

Caisse à rabats ne comportant pas les quatre rabats du dessus (ou du dessous). On distingue autant de demi-caisses à rabats qu'il y a de caisses à rabats (...)

OBS

La demi-caisse à rabats comprend généralement un couvercle cloche.

OBS

Le terme "demi-caisse à rabats" a été normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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Record 7 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

... slotted flaps extend over the whole trailing(Gas Turb. and Jet Propulsion, G. Smith, p. 172)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
CONT

[...] les volets à fentes s'étendaient sur tout le bord de fuite [...] (Propulsion par réaction, G. Smith, p. 182)

Spanish

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