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Record 1 2015-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
DEF

A coneshaped piece of an airplane, mounted on a propeller, which reduces air resistance or drag.

OBS

It not only streamlines the propeller installation but also contributes to engine cooling.

OBS

[The section "Propeller assembly"] includes items such as blades, dome, hub, spinner, slip ring, deicer boot, distributor valve, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
DEF

Pièce d'un avion de forme vaguement conique placée sur une hélice et qui réduit la résistance de l'air, ou traînée.

OBS

[La section «Ensemble hélice»] comprend, par exemple, les pales, le dôme, le moyeu, la casserole, le collecteur, le dégivreur, le distributeur, etc.

OBS

casserole : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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