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WINDMILLING [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- windmilling
1, record 1, English, windmilling
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
windmilling : term standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - windmilling
Record 1, Key term(s)
- wind-milling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des bateaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- moulinage
1, record 1, French, moulinage
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-11-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- windmilling
1, record 2, English, windmilling
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- autorotation 2, record 2, English, autorotation
correct
- wind-milling 3, record 2, English, wind%2Dmilling
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The property of a rotor system to maintain its angular velocity without engine power, the relative force provided by the forward component of the lift forces, acting on the rotor blades. 4, record 2, English, - windmilling
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most [constant-speed propellers]... also provide for full "feathering" of the blades in flight to prevent "autorotation" or "windmilling" of the propeller, thus reducing drag when the engine is dead. 5, record 2, English, - windmilling
Record 2, Key term(s)
- propeller windmilling
- windmilling rotation
- auto-rotation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fonctionnement en moulinet
1, record 2, French, fonctionnement%20en%20moulinet
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fonctionnement en aéromoteur 2, record 2, French, fonctionnement%20en%20a%C3%A9romoteur
correct, masculine noun
- auto-rotation 3, record 2, French, auto%2Drotation
correct, feminine noun
- autorotation 4, record 2, French, autorotation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- rotation en moulinet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- autorrotación
1, record 2, Spanish, autorrotaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fenómeno que permite la generación de fuerza sustentadora por medio de un rotor que se mantiene girando gracias al viento relativo al que está sometido. 2, record 2, Spanish, - autorrotaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-04-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- uncoupled windmilling 1, record 3, English, uncoupled%20windmilling
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hélice en moulinet fou
1, record 3, French, h%C3%A9lice%20en%20moulinet%20fou
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- windmilling drag 1, record 4, English, windmilling%20drag
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- traînée en moulinet
1, record 4, French, tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e%20en%20moulinet
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-05-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- windmilling
1, record 5, English, windmilling
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the airflow into a turbine engine is disrupted, it can cause the compressor airfoils to stall(just like a wing), which then can result in the 'stalling’ of the engine. Due to the forward speed of the aircraft, the rotors will generally continue to spin, albeit at a slower rate than if the engine is operating. This condition is known as ’windmilling’. 1, record 5, English, - windmilling
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rotation libre
1, record 5, French, rotation%20libre
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le 29 janvier 2000, le moteur AS907 de Honeywell a effectué un premier vol couronné de succès de deux heures deux minutes. Durant ce vol, on a réglé la puissance motrice à 93,6 pour cent (26 300 tr/min) N2, et on a recueilli des données d'essai en rotation libre durant la descente, après un arrêt intentionnel à une altitude de 23 500 pieds (7 162 m). 1, record 5, French, - rotation%20libre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-07-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- feathered pitch
1, record 6, English, feathered%20pitch
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The pitch setting, specified in the Propeller Instruction Manual, which, in flight with the engine stopped, gives approximately the minimum drag, and corresponds with a windmilling torque of approximately zero. 2, record 6, English, - feathered%20pitch
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
feathered pitch: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 6, English, - feathered%20pitch
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pas de l'hélice en drapeau
1, record 6, French, pas%20de%20l%27h%C3%A9lice%20en%20drapeau
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pas spécifié dans le manuel d'instruction de l'hélice qui, en vol, moteur arrêté, donne approximativement la traînée minimale et correspond à un couple en moulinet à peu près nul. 2, record 6, French, - pas%20de%20l%27h%C3%A9lice%20en%20drapeau
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pas de l'hélice en drapeau: terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 6, French, - pas%20de%20l%27h%C3%A9lice%20en%20drapeau
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- paso de puesta en bandera
1, record 6, Spanish, paso%20de%20puesta%20en%20bandera
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- paso de embanderado 1, record 6, Spanish, paso%20de%20embanderado
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
paso de puesta en bandera; paso de embanderado : términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 6, Spanish, - paso%20de%20puesta%20en%20bandera
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-07-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pitch control
1, record 7, English, pitch%20control
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the inoperative propeller is windmilling with the propeller pitch control in the position recommended for normal use during take-off. 2, record 7, English, - pitch%20control
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters. 3, record 7, English, - pitch%20control
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- commande de pas
1, record 7, French, commande%20de%20pas
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'hélice du groupe motopropulseur hors de fonctionnement tourne en moulinet, la commande de pas d'hélice étant dans la position qu'il est recommandé d'utiliser normalement au décollage. 2, record 7, French, - commande%20de%20pas
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères. 3, record 7, French, - commande%20de%20pas
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-03-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
- Aeroindustry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- windmilling propeller
1, record 8, English, windmilling%20propeller
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... without the aid of a starter or a windmilling propeller, the engine may be unable to accelerate to normal operating speed. 2, record 8, English, - windmilling%20propeller
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- hélice en moulinet
1, record 8, French, h%C3%A9lice%20en%20moulinet
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
- Industria aeronáutica
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- hélice en molinete
1, record 8, Spanish, h%C3%A9lice%20en%20molinete
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1988-11-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- windmill start
1, record 9, English, windmill%20start
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- windmilling start 2, record 9, English, windmilling%20start
correct
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- démarrage en moulinet
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9marrage%20en%20moulinet
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-08-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- windmill
1, record 10, English, windmill
correct, verb
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A propeller is ’windmilling’ when it is delivering power to the propeller shaft. 2, record 10, English, - windmill
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
As the blades are unfeathered, they begin to windmill and assist the unfeathering operation by the added force toward low pitch brought about by the centrifugal twisting moment. 3, record 10, English, - windmill
Record 10, Key term(s)
- wind-mill
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tourner en moulinet
1, record 10, French, tourner%20en%20moulinet
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- fonctionner en moulinet 2, record 10, French, fonctionner%20en%20moulinet
correct
- tourner en autorotation 3, record 10, French, tourner%20en%20autorotation
correct
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La mise en drapeau est impérative dans le cas d'une panne de moteur, car l'hélice tournant en moulinet le détériorerait complètement. De plus, une hélice fonctionnant en moulinet provoque une traînée aérodynamique importante, et un multimoteur, ayant un de ses propulseurs en panne, a intérêt à réduire au minimum les traînées parasites; il voit ainsi augmenter son altitude de plafond. 1, record 10, French, - tourner%20en%20moulinet
Record 10, Key term(s)
- fonctionner en aéromoteur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-03-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- pyrotechnic igniter
1, record 11, English, pyrotechnic%20igniter
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The TRI60 demonstrated start-up and acceleration to cruise thrust in less than five seconds entirely by means of the windmilling effect created by ram pressure. At launch, the only engine-starting actions required are the opening of the fuel cock and the firing of two pyrotechnic igniters in the combustion chamber. 1, record 11, English, - pyrotechnic%20igniter
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- allumeur pyrotechnique 1, record 11, French, allumeur%20pyrotechnique
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Saab-Scania (...) participait à ces essais (...) qui ont démontré l'aptitude du turboréacteur à atteindre le régime de croisière en moins de 5 secondes sous le seul effet de l'autorotation créée par la pression dynamique, les actions requises au moment du lancement se limitant à l'ouverture de la vanne de carburant et au déclenchement des deux allumeurs pyrotechniques de la chambre de combustion. 1, record 11, French, - allumeur%20pyrotechnique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1981-04-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- windmilling restart 1, record 12, English, windmilling%20restart
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- remise en marche en moulinet 1, record 12, French, remise%20en%20marche%20en%20moulinet
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1980-04-15
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- windmilling engine 1, record 13, English, windmilling%20engine
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- réacteur en moulinet 1, record 13, French, r%C3%A9acteur%20en%20moulinet
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 13, French, - r%C3%A9acteur%20en%20moulinet
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- windmilling 1, record 14, English, windmilling
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- entraînement par le vent relatif
1, record 14, French, entra%C3%AEnement%20par%20le%20vent%20relatif
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(hélicoptère) 1, record 14, French, - entra%C3%AEnement%20par%20le%20vent%20relatif
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautics and Aerospace Industry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- windmilling fine pitch 1, record 15, English, windmilling%20fine%20pitch
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ICAO C-62-AN/57, p. 234 ms/16.4.73 1, record 15, English, - windmilling%20fine%20pitch
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Aéronautique et aérospatiale
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- fonctionnement en moulinet au petit pas 1, record 15, French, fonctionnement%20en%20moulinet%20au%20petit%20pas
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aéronautique 1, record 15, French, - fonctionnement%20en%20moulinet%20au%20petit%20pas
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautics and Aerospace Industry
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- windmilling torque 1, record 16, English, windmilling%20torque
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
windmill torque couple en autorotation, en moulinet ( Lexicon, 1952, p. 166) 1, record 16, English, - windmilling%20torque
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Aéronautique et aérospatiale
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- couple aérodynamique 1, record 16, French, couple%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(OACI, Annexe 8 (avril 1952), p. 23) 1, record 16, French, - couple%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- windmilling 1, record 17, English, windmilling
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Special fixations prevent windmilling. 1, record 17, English, - windmilling
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- battement
1, record 17, French, battement
proposal, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fixations spéciales qui se déjantent pour empêcher le «battement» (les skis vont à droite et à gauche). Battement des skis lorsque le skieur tombe sur le dos. 1, record 17, French, - battement
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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