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FEU BORD PISTE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- temporary runway edge light
1, record 1, English, temporary%20runway%20edge%20light
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
temporary runway edge light: designation usually used in the plural. 2, record 1, English, - temporary%20runway%20edge%20light
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Temporary runway edge lights (white color aviation lights) are installed next to every conventional taxiway light (blue color taxiway light). During aircraft landing or takeoff, white runway lights are activated while conventional blue color taxiway lights are turned off. 1, record 1, English, - temporary%20runway%20edge%20light
Record 1, Key term(s)
- temporary runway edge lights
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- feu de bord de piste temporaire
1, record 1, French, feu%20de%20bord%20de%20piste%20temporaire
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
feu de bord de piste temporaire : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 2, record 1, French, - feu%20de%20bord%20de%20piste%20temporaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des obstacles au sol, tels les feux de bord de piste temporaires, les cônes orange et de l’équipement, se trouvaient à proximité de l’aire d’atterrissage, pouvant causer un risque de collision avec ces obstacles. 1, record 1, French, - feu%20de%20bord%20de%20piste%20temporaire
Record 1, Key term(s)
- feux de bord de piste temporaires
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-08-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- runway edge light
1, record 2, English, runway%20edge%20light
correct, see observation, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- REDL 2, record 2, English, REDL
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
runway edge lights: Variable-intensity white lights located along the runway edges for the full length of the runway at 200-ft intervals, except at intersections with other runways. 3, record 2, English, - runway%20edge%20light
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The units are lightweight and mounted in a frangible manner. 3, record 2, English, - runway%20edge%20light
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
runway edge light; REDL: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 2, English, - runway%20edge%20light
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
runway edge light: The plural form of this term (runway edge lights) and the definition have been standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 2, English, - runway%20edge%20light
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- feu de bord de piste
1, record 2, French, feu%20de%20bord%20de%20piste
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- REDL 2, record 2, French, REDL
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
feux de bord de piste : Feux blancs à intensité réglable situés de chaque côté et le long de la piste, à intervalles de 200 [pieds], sauf aux intersections avec d’autres pistes. 3, record 2, French, - feu%20de%20bord%20de%20piste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces feux sont légers et sont montés sur supports frangibles. 3, record 2, French, - feu%20de%20bord%20de%20piste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
feu de bord de piste : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique(CUTA)-Opérations aériennes. 4, record 2, French, - feu%20de%20bord%20de%20piste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
feu de bord de piste; REDL : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale(OACI). 4, record 2, French, - feu%20de%20bord%20de%20piste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
feu de bord de piste : Le terme au pluriel(feux de bord de piste) et la définition ont été normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 5, record 2, French, - feu%20de%20bord%20de%20piste
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- luz de borde de pista
1, record 2, Spanish, luz%20de%20borde%20de%20pista
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- REDL 1, record 2, Spanish, REDL
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
luz de borde de pista; REDL: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 2, Spanish, - luz%20de%20borde%20de%20pista
Record 2, Key term(s)
- luces de borde de pista
Record 3 - internal organization data 1987-01-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- light recess hole
1, record 3, English, light%20recess%20hole
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Slots or saw kerfs approximately 3 cm deep and a minimum of 0.60 cm in width are provided in the existing pavement which connect a specified number of light recess holes and extend to the runway edge. 1, record 3, English, - light%20recess%20hole
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- logement de feu
1, record 3, French, logement%20de%20feu
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des fentes ou traits de scie d’environ 3 cm de profondeur et d’une largeur minimale de 6 mm sont pratiqués dans le revêtement de la piste; ils raccordent entre eux un nombre défini de logements de feu et ils se prolongent jusqu'au bord de la piste. 1, record 3, French, - logement%20de%20feu
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1982-09-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- red runway edge light
1, record 4, English, red%20runway%20edge%20light
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- feu rouge de bord de piste 1, record 4, French, feu%20rouge%20de%20bord%20de%20piste
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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