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PNEUMATIQUE NEIGE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- de-icing
1, record 1, English, de%2Dicing
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process which removes ice, snow, slush or frost from aeroplane surfaces. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 2, record 1, English, - de%2Dicing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This may be accomplished by mechanical methods, pneumatic methods or through the use of heated fluids. Mechanical methods may be preferred under extremely cold conditions or when it has been determined that the frozen contaminant is not adhering to the aeroplane surfaces. When using heated fluids and optimum heat transfer is desired, fluids should be applied at a distance from aeroplane surfaces in accordance with the approved operator procedure and fluid manufacturer specifications. 2, record 1, English, - de%2Dicing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
de-icing: term standardized by the British Standards Institution (BSI) and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 1, English, - de%2Dicing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dégivrage
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9givrage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode qui consiste à enlever la glace, la neige, la neige fondante ou le givre des surfaces d’un avion par voie mécanique ou pneumatique ou encore par l'utilisation de liquides chauffés. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI. ] 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9givrage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On distingue deux formes de givrage : [...] le givrage persistant pour lequel il sera utile, dans la plupart des cas, de mettre en œuvre des moyens de dégivrage [...]. Les moyens sont préventifs [...] ou curatifs [...]. On distingue des moyens physico-chimiques, mécaniques ou thermiques. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9givrage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les moyens mécaniques peuvent être utilisés par très grands froids ou lorsqu’on a déterminé que le contaminant gelé n’adhère pas aux surfaces de l’avion. Pour un transfert thermique optimal, les liquides chauffés doivent être appliqués à une distance conforme aux méthodes approuvées de l’exploitant et aux exigences du fabricant de liquides. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9givrage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dégivrage : terme uniformisé par l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9givrage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- deshielo
1, record 1, Spanish, deshielo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso mediante el cual se limpian las superficies del avión de hielo, nieve, aguanieve o barrillo y escarcha. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 1, Spanish, - deshielo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Puede hacerse por medios mecánicos, neumáticos o usando liquidos precalentados. Los medios mecánicos son los idóneos en condiciones extremadamente frías o cuando ya se ha comprobado que el contaminante no está pegado a las superficies del avión. En el caso de que usen líquidos calientes y se desee una óptima transferencia de calor, deben ser aplicados a la distancia apropiada de las superficies afectadas, siempre de acuerdo con los procedimientos en vigor del operador y cumpliendo con las especificaciones de la casa constructora. 1, record 1, Spanish, - deshielo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
deshielo: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 1, Spanish, - deshielo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- snow chain
1, record 2, English, snow%20chain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chain that is mounted manually [on] a [tire] for increased grip on snow-covered surfaces. 2, record 2, English, - snow%20chain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
snow chain: term proposed by the World Road Association. 3, record 2, English, - snow%20chain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chaîne à neige
1, record 2, French, cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20neige
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaîne [installée] manuellement autour d’un pneumatique pour améliorer son adhérence [à la] neige. 2, record 2, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20neige
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chaîne à neige : terme proposé par l’Association mondiale de la route. 3, record 2, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20neige
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de seguridad (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cadena de nieve
1, record 2, Spanish, cadena%20de%20nieve
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cadena colocada manualmente en torno a [un] neumático para mejorar su adherencia sobre la nieve. 2, record 2, Spanish, - cadena%20de%20nieve
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cadena de nieve: término y definición propuestos por la Asociación Mundial de la Carretera. 3, record 2, Spanish, - cadena%20de%20nieve
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