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HORIZON SECOURS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- standby attitude indicator
1, record 1, English, standby%20attitude%20indicator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- stand-by horizon 2, record 1, English, stand%2Dby%20horizon
correct
- standby horizon indicator 3, record 1, English, standby%20horizon%20indicator
correct
- standby attitude reference system 4, record 1, English, standby%20attitude%20reference%20system
correct
- standby horizon 5, record 1, English, standby%20horizon
correct
- emergency horizon 6, record 1, English, emergency%20horizon
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... [the] standby attitude indicator shall (a) be powered from a source independent of the electrical generating system; (b) be operative without selection after total failure of the electrical generating system; (c) continue reliable operation for a minimum of 30 minutes after total failure of the electrical generating system; (d) operate independently of any attitude indicator system; ... 7, record 1, English, - standby%20attitude%20indicator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The standby attitude reference system, comprised of the attitude indicator located on the extreme left center of the pilot's instrument panel and a 28 Vdc [volt direct current] emergency power supply, provide a visual indication of the aircraft flight attitude. The attitude reference system is designed to provide a standby attitude indicator that is powered by a source independent of the aircraft electrical generating system. The system will provide reliable attitude information for at least 30 minutes after a total failure of the aircraft electrical system. 4, record 1, English, - standby%20attitude%20indicator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
... these functions were provided by three different instruments known as the standby altimeter, the standby anemometer and the standby horizon. These three instruments had their own array of sensors so that they were completely self-contained in the event of any serious breakdown of the main displays or instruments. 8, record 1, English, - standby%20attitude%20indicator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 CONT
A primary goal of the current product is to perform as an emergency horizon in the event the primary flight display of the aircraft fails. 9, record 1, English, - standby%20attitude%20indicator
Record 1, Key term(s)
- stand-by attitude indicator
- stand-by horizon indicator
- stand-by attitude reference system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- horizon de secours
1, record 1, French, horizon%20de%20secours
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- indicateur d'assiette de secours 2, record 1, French, indicateur%20d%27assiette%20de%20secours
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l’indicateur d’assiette de secours doit : a) être alimenté indépendamment de la source principale d’alimentation électrique; b) continuer à fonctionner sans intervention humaine après une panne électrique générale; c) fonctionner avec précision pendant au moins 30 minutes après une panne électrique générale; d) fonctionner indépendemment de tout système indicateur d’assiette; [...] 3, record 1, French, - horizon%20de%20secours
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
horizon de secours : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique(CUTA)-Opérations aériennes. 4, record 1, French, - horizon%20de%20secours
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- indicador de actitud de emergencia
1, record 1, Spanish, indicador%20de%20actitud%20de%20emergencia
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-09-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pumps
- Vacuum Machines
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vacuum pump
1, record 2, English, vacuum%20pump
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A compressor for exhausting air and noncondensable gases from a space that is to be maintained at subatmospheric pressure. 2, record 2, English, - vacuum%20pump
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A compressor that operates at an intake pressure below atmospheric and usually discharges at atmospheric pressure or a little higher. 3, record 2, English, - vacuum%20pump
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pompes
- Machines à vide
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pompe à vide
1, record 2, French, pompe%20%C3%A0%20vide
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pompe servant à établir et à maintenir un vide plus ou moins complet dans une enceinte. 2, record 2, French, - pompe%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la plupart des avions civils, les gyroscopes de l'horizon artificiel et du conservateur de cap sont actionnés par une pompe à vide entraînée par le moteur. Afin qu'existe un système de secours en cas de défaillance de la pompe, l'indicateur de virage est généralement doté d’un gyroscope entraîné par un moteur électrique. 3, record 2, French, - pompe%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bombas
- Máquinas de vacío
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- bomba de vacío
1, record 2, Spanish, bomba%20de%20vac%C3%ADo
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bomba capaz de evacuar el fluido contenido en un recipiente por aspiración del mismo. 2, record 2, Spanish, - bomba%20de%20vac%C3%ADo
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