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AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT [14 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-05-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aircraft instrument mechanic helper
1, record 1, English, aircraft%20instrument%20mechanic%20helper
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aide-mécanicien d'instruments d'aéronef
1, record 1, French, aide%2Dm%C3%A9canicien%20d%27instruments%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- aide-mécanicienne d'instruments d'aéronef 1, record 1, French, aide%2Dm%C3%A9canicienne%20d%27instruments%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- aide mécanicien d'instruments d'aéronef
- aide mécanicienne d'instruments d'aéronef
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aircraft instrument technician
1, record 2, English, aircraft%20instrument%20technician
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- technicien d'instruments d'aéronef
1, record 2, French, technicien%20d%27instruments%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- technicienne d'instruments d'aéronef 1, record 2, French, technicienne%20d%27instruments%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2022-09-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aircraft instrument inspector
1, record 3, English, aircraft%20instrument%20inspector
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur d'instruments d'aéronef
1, record 3, French, inspecteur%20d%27instruments%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- inspectrice d'instruments d'aéronef 1, record 3, French, inspectrice%20d%27instruments%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
correct, feminine noun
- inspecteur d'instruments de bord 1, record 3, French, inspecteur%20d%27instruments%20de%20bord
correct, masculine noun
- inspectrice d'instruments de bord 1, record 3, French, inspectrice%20d%27instruments%20de%20bord
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2022-09-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- aircraft instrument mechanic
1, record 4, English, aircraft%20instrument%20mechanic
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mécanicien d'instruments d'aéronef
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9canicien%20d%27instruments%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- mécanicienne d'instruments d'aéronef 1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9canicienne%20d%27instruments%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
correct, feminine noun
- mécanicien d'instruments de bord 1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9canicien%20d%27instruments%20de%20bord
correct, masculine noun
- mécanicienne d'instruments de bord 1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9canicienne%20d%27instruments%20de%20bord
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-07-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- aircraft instrument overhaul and repair mechanic
1, record 5, English, aircraft%20instrument%20overhaul%20and%20repair%20mechanic
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mécanicien de réparation et de révision d'instruments d'aéronef
1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9canicien%20de%20r%C3%A9paration%20et%20de%20r%C3%A9vision%20d%27instruments%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- mécanicienne de réparation et de révision d'instruments d'aéronef 1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9canicienne%20de%20r%C3%A9paration%20et%20de%20r%C3%A9vision%20d%27instruments%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-03-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
1, record 6, English, Aircraft%20instrument%2C%20electrical%20and%20avionics%20mechanics%2C%20technicians%20and%20inspectors
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This unit group includes mechanics and technicians who install, adjust, repair and overhaul aircraft instrument, electrical or avionics systems on aircraft. This unit group also includes avionics inspectors who inspect instrument, electrical and avionics systems following assembly, modification, repair or overhaul. Workers in this unit group are employed by aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul establishments and by airlines and other aircraft operators. 1, record 6, English, - Aircraft%20instrument%2C%20electrical%20and%20avionics%20mechanics%2C%20technicians%20and%20inspectors
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2244: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 6, English, - Aircraft%20instrument%2C%20electrical%20and%20avionics%20mechanics%2C%20technicians%20and%20inspectors
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Mécaniciens/mécaniciennes, techniciens/techniciennes et contrôleurs/contrôleuses d'avionique et d'instruments et d'appareillages électriques d'aéronefs
1, record 6, French, M%C3%A9caniciens%2Fm%C3%A9caniciennes%2C%20techniciens%2Ftechniciennes%20et%20contr%C3%B4leurs%2Fcontr%C3%B4leuses%20d%27avionique%20et%20d%27instruments%20et%20d%27appareillages%20%C3%A9lectriques%20d%27a%C3%A9ronefs
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les mécaniciens, les techniciens et les contrôleurs d'avionique et d'instruments et d'appareillages électriques d'aéronefs installent, règlent, réparent et révisent les systèmes avioniques et les instruments et appareillages électriques d'aéronefs. Ce groupe de base comprend également les inspecteurs en avionique qui vérifient les instruments et les appareillages électriques et électroniques à la suite du montage, de modifications, de réparations ou de révisions. Les travailleurs dans ce groupe de base travaillent dans des entreprises de fabrication, d'entretien, de réparation et de révision d'aéronefs, et pour des lignes aériennes et d'autres opérateurs d'aéronefs. 1, record 6, French, - M%C3%A9caniciens%2Fm%C3%A9caniciennes%2C%20techniciens%2Ftechniciennes%20et%20contr%C3%B4leurs%2Fcontr%C3%B4leuses%20d%27avionique%20et%20d%27instruments%20et%20d%27appareillages%20%C3%A9lectriques%20d%27a%C3%A9ronefs
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2244 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 6, French, - M%C3%A9caniciens%2Fm%C3%A9caniciennes%2C%20techniciens%2Ftechniciennes%20et%20contr%C3%B4leurs%2Fcontr%C3%B4leuses%20d%27avionique%20et%20d%27instruments%20et%20d%27appareillages%20%C3%A9lectriques%20d%27a%C3%A9ronefs
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-07-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- instrument flight rules aircraft
1, record 7, English, instrument%20flight%20rules%20aircraft
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- IFR aircraft 2, record 7, English, IFR%20aircraft
correct, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aircraft operated in accordance with instrument flight rules (IFR). 3, record 7, English, - instrument%20flight%20rules%20aircraft
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IFR aircraft: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 7, English, - instrument%20flight%20rules%20aircraft
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- aéronef IFR
1, record 7, French, a%C3%A9ronef%20IFR
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aéronef utilisé conformément aux règles de vol aux instruments (IFR). 2, record 7, French, - a%C3%A9ronef%20IFR
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aéronef IFR : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 3, record 7, French, - a%C3%A9ronef%20IFR
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2014-10-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- aircraft electrical/electronic instrument component technician 1, record 8, English, aircraft%20electrical%2Felectronic%20instrument%20component%20technician
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- technicien des composants électriques/électroniques d'instruments d'aéronefs
1, record 8, French, technicien%20des%20composants%20%C3%A9lectriques%2F%C3%A9lectroniques%20d%27instruments%20d%27a%C3%A9ronefs
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- technicienne des composants électriques/électroniques d'instruments d'aéronefs 1, record 8, French, technicienne%20des%20composants%20%C3%A9lectriques%2F%C3%A9lectroniques%20d%27instruments%20d%27a%C3%A9ronefs
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-03-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- aircraft instrument calibration system 1, record 9, English, aircraft%20instrument%20calibration%20system
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système d'étalonnage d'instrument aéronautique
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9talonnage%20d%27instrument%20a%C3%A9ronautique
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 2006-08-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Air Traffic Control
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Sub-Committee on the Preparation of a Draft Instrument on the Interception of Civil Aircraft
1, record 10, English, Sub%2DCommittee%20on%20the%20Preparation%20of%20a%20Draft%20Instrument%20on%20the%20Interception%20of%20Civil%20Aircraft
correct, international
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- ICA 2, record 10, English, ICA
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A Sub-Committee of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization). 3, record 10, English, - Sub%2DCommittee%20on%20the%20Preparation%20of%20a%20Draft%20Instrument%20on%20the%20Interception%20of%20Civil%20Aircraft
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Subcommittee on the Preparation of a Draft Instrument on the Interception of Civil Aircraft
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Sous-comité chargé de l'élaboration d'un projet d'instrument sur l'interception des aéronefs civils
1, record 10, French, Sous%2Dcomit%C3%A9%20charg%C3%A9%20de%20l%27%C3%A9laboration%20d%27un%20projet%20d%27instrument%20sur%20l%27interception%20des%20a%C3%A9ronefs%20civils
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- ICA 1, record 10, French, ICA
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sous-comité de l'OACI (Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale). 2, record 10, French, - Sous%2Dcomit%C3%A9%20charg%C3%A9%20de%20l%27%C3%A9laboration%20d%27un%20projet%20d%27instrument%20sur%20l%27interception%20des%20a%C3%A9ronefs%20civils
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Subcomité encargado de preparar un proyecto de instrumento sobre la interceptación de aeronaves civiles
1, record 10, Spanish, Subcomit%C3%A9%20encargado%20de%20preparar%20un%20proyecto%20de%20instrumento%20sobre%20la%20interceptaci%C3%B3n%20de%20aeronaves%20civiles
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ICA 1, record 10, Spanish, ICA
correct, international
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-08-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Seminar Titles
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Aircraft Instrument Association Seminar 1, record 11, English, Aircraft%20Instrument%20Association%20Seminar
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transport Canada, Ontario region. 1, record 11, English, - Aircraft%20Instrument%20Association%20Seminar
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s): French translation established by the Translation Bureau in Toronto. 1, record 11, English, - Aircraft%20Instrument%20Association%20Seminar
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de séminaires
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Séminaire de l'Association des instruments d'aéronefs
1, record 11, French, S%C3%A9minaire%20de%20l%27Association%20des%20instruments%20d%27a%C3%A9ronefs
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-01-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- aircraft engine instrument 1, record 12, English, aircraft%20engine%20instrument
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- instrument de moteurs d'avions
1, record 12, French, instrument%20de%20moteurs%20d%27avions
masculine noun
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 1986-01-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- aircraft engine instrument display system 1, record 13, English, aircraft%20engine%20instrument%20display%20system
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- instruments de contrôle de moteurs aéronautiques 1, record 13, French, instruments%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20moteurs%20a%C3%A9ronautiques
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1985-02-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- aircraft instrument
1, record 14, English, aircraft%20instrument
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These instruments in the aircraft make available to pilot, traffic controllers, or ground engineers the data related to navigation, power plant performance, operation of aircraft auxiliary equipment and performance of special facilities. Communication equipment is not included in the category of aircraft instruments. 2, record 14, English, - aircraft%20instrument
Record 14, Key term(s)
- aeroplane instrument
- aeroplane instruments
- airplane instrument
- airplane instruments
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- instrument de bord
1, record 14, French, instrument%20de%20bord
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les instruments de bord (ou plus précisément instruments de mesure de bord) ont pour rôle de fournir à l'équipage des indications en général quantitatives relatives aux nombreux paramètres régissant le fonctionnement des avions, paramètres dont la connaissance est indispensable pour le pilotage, la navigation, le contrôle des groupes motopropulseurs et les servitudes de bord, de façon à effectuer le vol en toute sécurité. 2, record 14, French, - instrument%20de%20bord
Record 14, Key term(s)
- instrument de mesure de bord
- instruments de mesure de bord
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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