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FREINS SERRES [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- secure
1, record 1, English, secure
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In order to verify that the hand brakes applied are sufficient to secure the train, crews were required to perform a hand brake effectiveness test ... to ensure that the equipment will not move. 2, record 1, English, - secure
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- immobiliser
1, record 1, French, immobiliser
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour vérifier si les freins à main serrés sont suffisants pour immobiliser le train, les équipes étaient tenues d’effectuer un essai de l'efficacité des freins à main […] pour s’assurer que le matériel ne se déplacerait pas. 2, record 1, French, - immobiliser
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
immobiliser : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 1, French, - immobiliser
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Control Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Road Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- positive engagement brake
1, record 2, English, positive%20engagement%20brake
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A brake in which non-rotating elements of the vehicle prevent, by positive engagement, the movement of components attached in a permanent manner to a wheel or an assembly of wheels. 1, record 2, English, - positive%20engagement%20brake
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Positive engagement brakes are normally only applied when the vehicle is stationary (lock). 1, record 2, English, - positive%20engagement%20brake
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
positive engagement brake: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - positive%20engagement%20brake
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Dispositifs de commande (Véhicules automobiles)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Transport routier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- frein à engagement positif
1, record 2, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20engagement%20positif
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Frein dans lequel des éléments non rotatifs du véhicule empêchent, par un engagement positif, le mouvement des éléments fixés de façon permanente à une roue ou à un ensemble de roues. 1, record 2, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20engagement%20positif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En principe, les freins à engagement positif ne sont serrés que sur un véhicule à l'arrêt(verrou). 1, record 2, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20engagement%20positif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
frein à engagement positif : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 2, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20engagement%20positif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Sistemas de regulación (Vehículos automotores)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Transporte por carretera
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- freno de acople positivo
1, record 2, Spanish, freno%20de%20acople%20positivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Freno en el cual los elementos no giratorios del vehículo impiden, por acople positivo, el movimiento de los componentes unidos en forma permanente a una rueda o ensamble de ruedas. 1, record 2, Spanish, - freno%20de%20acople%20positivo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los frenos de acople positivo normalmente sólo se aplican cuando el vehículo está estacionario (bloqueado). 1, record 2, Spanish, - freno%20de%20acople%20positivo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-03-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Traction (Rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- brakes set 1, record 3, English, brakes%20set
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- freins serrés
1, record 3, French, freins%20serr%C3%A9s
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 2008-01-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- brakes on
1, record 4, English, brakes%20on
correct, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Signals] for operating the system are received from within the cockpit or so-called "locally" obtained from the pilot operating pedals 10 and 11, the control stick and various switches on [the] control panel. ... The receiver includes six outputs representative of signals commanded by the remote operator. These are LEFT RUDDER, RIGHT RUDDER, ABORT, BRAKES ON, BRAKES OFF, and PARKING BRAKES ON. 2, record 4, English, - brakes%20on
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- freins serrés
1, record 4, French, freins%20serr%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
freins serrés : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique(CUTA)-Maintenance. 2, record 4, French, - freins%20serr%C3%A9s
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-07-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- brake cylinder pipe 1, record 5, English, brake%20cylinder%20pipe
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pipe that supplies air to the brake cylinder each time the brakes are applied. 1, record 5, English, - brake%20cylinder%20pipe
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- conduite d’alimentation de cylindre de frein
1, record 5, French, conduite%20d%26rsquo%3Balimentation%20de%20cylindre%20de%20frein
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conduite qui alimente le cylindre en air comprimé chaque fois que les freins doivent être serrés. 1, record 5, French, - conduite%20d%26rsquo%3Balimentation%20de%20cylindre%20de%20frein
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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