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AIRCRAFT LIGHTING [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Stationary Airport Facilities
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aircraft radio control of aerodrome lighting
1, record 1, English, aircraft%20radio%20control%20of%20aerodrome%20lighting
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ARCAL 2, record 1, English, ARCAL
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system used by pilots to control some or all of the aerodrome lighting, aside from obstacle lights, via the aircraft VHF transmitter and the microphone on the appropriate frequency. 3, record 1, English, - aircraft%20radio%20control%20of%20aerodrome%20lighting
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aircraft radio control of aerodrome lighting; ARCAL: designations and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 1, English, - aircraft%20radio%20control%20of%20aerodrome%20lighting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Installations fixes d'aéroport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- balisage lumineux d’aérodrome télécommandé
1, record 1, French, balisage%20lumineux%20d%26rsquo%3Ba%C3%A9rodrome%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9command%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ARCAL 2, record 1, French, ARCAL
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système qui permet aux pilotes d'allumer des feux d'aérodrome et d'ajuster leur intensité, à l'exclusion des feux d'obstacle, et ce, au moyen de l'émetteur VHF de bord et du microphone. 3, record 1, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20d%26rsquo%3Ba%C3%A9rodrome%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9command%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balisage lumineux d’aérodrome télécommandé; ARCAL : désignations et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 1, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20d%26rsquo%3Ba%C3%A9rodrome%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9command%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-01-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Aircraft Exterior Lighting Study Group
1, record 2, English, Aircraft%20Exterior%20Lighting%20Study%20Group
correct, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AELSG 1, record 2, English, AELSG
correct, international
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
List of ICAO Bodies. 2, record 2, English, - Aircraft%20Exterior%20Lighting%20Study%20Group
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(Dissolved) 3, record 2, English, - Aircraft%20Exterior%20Lighting%20Study%20Group
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Groupe d'étude sur les feux extérieurs d'aéronef
1, record 2, French, Groupe%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20sur%20les%20feux%20ext%C3%A9rieurs%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AELSG 1, record 2, French, AELSG
correct, international
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Répertoire des organes de l'OACI. 2, record 2, French, - Groupe%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20sur%20les%20feux%20ext%C3%A9rieurs%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grupo de estudio sobre las luces exteriores de las aeronaves
1, record 2, Spanish, Grupo%20de%20estudio%20sobre%20las%20luces%20exteriores%20de%20las%20aeronaves
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- AELSG 1, record 2, Spanish, AELSG
correct, international
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-01-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Aircraft Radio Control of Aerodrome Lighting System 1, record 3, English, Aircraft%20Radio%20Control%20of%20Aerodrome%20Lighting%20System
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Système d'éclairage d'aérodrome télécommandé d'aéronef
1, record 3, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9clairage%20d%27a%C3%A9rodrome%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9command%C3%A9%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
masculine 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 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Interiors
- Air Transport
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- aircraft lighting 1, record 4, English, aircraft%20lighting
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement intérieur des aéronefs
- Transport aérien
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- éclairage avion
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9clairage%20avion
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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