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TORQUE LIMIT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-10-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- overtorque
1, record 1, English, overtorque
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When discussing helicopters, the term "overtorque" simply refers to the ability of a helicopter pilot to apply torque(or throttle) to the engine above the specified 100% limit. It is not uncommon to see torque levels as high as 130%. 2, record 1, English, - overtorque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Overtorque test. 3, record 1, English, - overtorque
Record 1, Key term(s)
- over-torque
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- surcouple
1, record 1, French, surcouple
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un surcouple c'est une trop grande force sur la transmission, donc une surpuissance. 2, record 1, French, - surcouple
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Essai de surcouple. 3, record 1, French, - surcouple
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-02-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- torque limit
1, record 2, English, torque%20limit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- limite de serrage
1, record 2, French, limite%20de%20serrage
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
limite de serrage : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 2, record 2, French, - limite%20de%20serrage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Dépasser la limite de serrage. 3, record 2, French, - limite%20de%20serrage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1985-09-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- overload
1, record 3, English, overload
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- over-load 2, record 3, English, over%2Dload
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the airstairs extend, handrails are mechanically extended. Limit switches, and torque limiting clutches protect against damage or over-load. 2, record 3, English, - overload
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- effort excessif
1, record 3, French, effort%20excessif
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA Opérations aériennes. 2, record 3, French, - effort%20excessif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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