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EICAS [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- engine indicating and crew alerting system
1, record 1, English, engine%20indicating%20and%20crew%20alerting%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EICAS 1, record 1, English, EICAS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système d’affichage des paramètres réacteurs, de mise en garde et d’alarme
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Baffichage%20des%20param%C3%A8tres%20r%C3%A9acteurs%2C%20de%20mise%20en%20garde%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Balarme
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EICAS 1, record 1, French, EICAS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d’affichage des paramètres réacteurs, de mise en garde et d’alarme; EICAS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique(CUTA) – Opérations aériennes. 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Baffichage%20des%20param%C3%A8tres%20r%C3%A9acteurs%2C%20de%20mise%20en%20garde%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Balarme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-11-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- connect
1, record 2, English, connect
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To join, fasten or link together. 2, record 2, English, - connect
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- connecter
1, record 2, French, connecter
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- raccorder 2, record 2, French, raccorder
correct, officially approved
- brancher 2, record 2, French, brancher
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Joindre, attacher ou relier ensemble. 3, record 2, French, - connecter
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'unité de commande de freinage contient tous les circuits nécessaires pour brancher, commander et mettre à l'essai les composants du circuit de freinage. Il peut aussi localiser les pannes et se raccorder au calculateur central de maintenance et au système d’affichage des paramètres moteur et d’alerte de l'équipage(EICAS). 4, record 2, French, - connecter
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
connecter; raccorder; brancher : termes uniformisés par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 5, record 2, French, - connecter
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-04-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- electronic attitude director indicator
1, record 3, English, electronic%20attitude%20director%20indicator
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- EADI 2, record 3, English, EADI
correct
- E.A.D.I. 3, record 3, English, E%2EA%2ED%2EI%2E
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The display tubes are identical with those of the electronic attitude director indicators (EADI) and the system not only displays all engine parameters in colour, both in analogue dial and alphanumeric form, but also displays all cautions and warnings and their follow-up analysis. 4, record 3, English, - electronic%20attitude%20director%20indicator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- indicateur-directeur d’assiette électronique 1, record 3, French, indicateur%2Ddirecteur%20d%26rsquo%3Bassiette%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- indicateur électronique directeur d’attitude 2, record 3, French, indicateur%20%C3%A9lectronique%20directeur%20d%26rsquo%3Battitude
masculine noun
- indicateur des assiettes longitudinale et latérale 3, record 3, French, indicateur%20des%20assiettes%20longitudinale%20et%20lat%C3%A9rale
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'élément essentiel qui a permis une telle concentration apparente sans qu'il en résulte une surcharge intolérable du tableau de bord est le système EICAS(Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System), qui comporte deux écrans couleurs supplémentaires au milieu du panneau central. Les écrans sont identiques à ceux des indicateurs-directeurs d’assiette électroniques. Tous les paramètres des moteurs y sont affichés en couleurs, à la fois sous forme analogique et alphanumérique, de même que toutes les mises en garde et alarmes et leur analyse consécutive. 1, record 3, French, - indicateur%2Ddirecteur%20d%26rsquo%3Bassiette%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-11-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- integrated electronic cockpit
1, record 4, English, integrated%20electronic%20cockpit
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A fully integrated electronic cockpit and advanced cargo systems allow a crew of three, the pilot, copilot and loadmaster, to operate all systems on any type of mission. 2, record 4, English, - integrated%20electronic%20cockpit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cockpit électronique intégré
1, record 4, French, cockpit%20%C3%A9lectronique%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Bendix annonce] une nouvelle gamme complète d’avionique de nouvelle génération constituant le «cockpit électronique intégré». Cette gamme est constituée de doubles visualisations cathodiques(pilote et copilote), EFIS [...] comprenant un EADI, un EHSI, un panneau de contrôle et un générateur de symboles et EICAS [...]; d’un radar météo [...] des systèmes à affichages à cristaux liquides suivants : communications VHF [...]; radionavigation VHF [...]; transpondeur ATC [...]; ADF [...]; DME [...]; ainsi que des boîtiers de sélection radio [...] et de navigation [...] 1, record 4, French, - cockpit%20%C3%A9lectronique%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-07-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Air Safety
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- engine indication and crew alerting system
1, record 5, English, engine%20indication%20and%20crew%20alerting%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- EICAS 1, record 5, English, EICAS
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
engine indication and crew alerting system; EICAS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 5, English, - engine%20indication%20and%20crew%20alerting%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système d’affichage des paramètres moteurs et d’alerte de l’équipage
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Baffichage%20des%20param%C3%A8tres%20moteurs%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20de%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quipage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- EICAS 1, record 5, French, EICAS
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d’affichage des paramètres moteurs et d’alerte de l'équipage; EICAS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale(OACI). 2, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Baffichage%20des%20param%C3%A8tres%20moteurs%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20de%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quipage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Seguridad (Transporte aéreo)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de indicación de los parámetros del motor y de alerta a la tripulación
1, record 5, Spanish, sistema%20de%20indicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20los%20par%C3%A1metros%20del%20motor%20y%20de%20alerta%20a%20la%20tripulaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- EICAS 1, record 5, Spanish, EICAS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sistema de indicación de los parámetros del motor y de alerta a la tripulación; EICAS: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 5, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20indicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20los%20par%C3%A1metros%20del%20motor%20y%20de%20alerta%20a%20la%20tripulaci%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-03-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- electronic engine display system 1, record 6, English, electronic%20engine%20display%20system
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- electronic engine display 1, record 6, English, electronic%20engine%20display
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Electronic Flight Display System (EFDS) is an updated version of the Flight Display System (FDS). It is defined as the flight instrument, associated controls, and its interface to the aircraft, and is designed to provide the pilot, co-pilot, or Navigation/Communication (NAV/COMM) Officer with a comprehensive, unambiguous presentation of navigation information adequate for both worldwide tactical and non-tactical navigation. The display unit uses a flat panel domestic Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (AMLCD). The FDS functionally replaces the P-3 electro-mechanical Horizontal Situation Indicator (ID-1540/A), electro-mechanical Flight Director Indicators (FDI) (ID-1556), selected functions of the Navigation Availability Advisory Lights, and integrates GPS navigation with the flight instruments. Additional information such as navigational aid waypoint locations, GPS annunciation, and FDS status pages are also displayed. 2, record 6, English, - electronic%20engine%20display%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Collins Avionics... EFD-74... Electronic flight display used in EHSI-74 electronic HSI system. 3, record 6, English, - electronic%20engine%20display%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Key components of the tripple-redundant system included ... Smiths Industries electronic flight and engine displays. 1, record 6, English, - electronic%20engine%20display%20system
Record 6, Key term(s)
- EED system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système d’affichage des paramètres moteurs
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Baffichage%20des%20param%C3%A8tres%20moteurs
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- système d’affichage des données moteurs 1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Baffichage%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20moteurs
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avionique [...] EFIS Collins Pro Line 4 à six écrans. Système d’affichage des paramètres réacteurs, de mise en garde et d’alarme à deux écrans(EICAS). Double système de gestion de vol 4200. 2, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Baffichage%20des%20param%C3%A8tres%20moteurs
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-03-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- electronic flight display system
1, record 7, English, electronic%20flight%20display%20system
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- electronic flight display 2, record 7, English, electronic%20flight%20display
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Electronic Flight Display System (EFDS) is an updated version of the Flight Display System (FDS). It is defined as the flight instrument, associated controls, and its interface to the aircraft, and is designed to provide the pilot, co-pilot, or Navigation/Communication (NAV/COMM) Officer with a comprehensive, unambiguous presentation of navigation information adequate for both worldwide tactical and non-tactical navigation. The display unit uses a flat panel domestic Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (AMLCD). The FDS functionally replaces the P-3 electro-mechanical Horizontal Situation Indicator (ID-1540/A), electro-mechanical Flight Director Indicators (FDI) (ID-1556), selected functions of the Navigation Availability Advisory Lights, and integrates GPS navigation with the flight instruments. Additional information such as navigational aid waypoint locations, GPS annunciation, and FDS status pages are also displayed. 1, record 7, English, - electronic%20flight%20display%20system
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Collins Avionics... EFD-74... Electronic flight display used in EHSI-74 electronic HSI system. 2, record 7, English, - electronic%20flight%20display%20system
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Key components of the tripple-redundant system included ... Smiths Industries electronic flight and engine displays. 3, record 7, English, - electronic%20flight%20display%20system
Record 7, Key term(s)
- EFD system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système d’affichage des paramètres de vol
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Baffichage%20des%20param%C3%A8tres%20de%20vol
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- système d’affichage des données de vol 1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Baffichage%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20de%20vol
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avionique [...] EFIS Collins Pro Line 4 à six écrans. Système d’affichage des paramètres réacteurs, de mise en garde et d’alarme à deux écrans(EICAS). Double système de gestion de vol 4200. 2, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Baffichage%20des%20param%C3%A8tres%20de%20vol
Record 7, Key term(s)
- système d’affichage électronique des paramètre de vol
- système d’affichage électronique des données de vol
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-11-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- EICAS status message 1, record 8, English, EICAS%20status%20message
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Failure of either AUTO 1 or AUTO 2 results in an associated EICAS status message, CABIN ALT AUTO 1 or CABIN ALT AUTO 2. 2, record 8, English, - EICAS%20status%20message
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- message d’état EICAS
1, record 8, French, message%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat%20EICAS
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 8, French, - message%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat%20EICAS
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-11-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- EICAS warning message 1, record 9, English, EICAS%20warning%20message
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cabin altitude of more than 10,000 feet automatically illuminates the CABIN ALTITUDE Light on the overhead panel and the CABIN ALT light adjacent to EICAS and displays the EICAS warning message, CABIN ALTITUDE. The lights and message stay on until the cabin altitude descends below 8,500 feet. 2, record 9, English, - EICAS%20warning%20message
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- message d’alarme EICAS
1, record 9, French, message%20d%26rsquo%3Balarme%20EICAS
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 9, French, - message%20d%26rsquo%3Balarme%20EICAS
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-11-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- EICAS caution message 1, record 10, English, EICAS%20caution%20message
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- message de mise en garde EICAS
1, record 10, French, message%20de%20mise%20en%20garde%20EICAS
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 10, French, - message%20de%20mise%20en%20garde%20EICAS
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-11-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- EICAS advisory message 1, record 11, English, EICAS%20advisory%20message
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Trim Air OFF Light is illuminated and an EICAS advisory message, TRIM AIR, is displayed when the Trim Air Switch is in the OFF position. 2, record 11, English, - EICAS%20advisory%20message
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- message annonciateur EICAS
1, record 11, French, message%20annonciateur%20EICAS
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 11, French, - message%20annonciateur%20EICAS
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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