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GUIDE CABLE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1997-12-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fairlead
1, record 1, English, fairlead
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A guide or support for an airplane control cable that prevents chafing or fouling. 2, record 1, English, - fairlead
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cable guides ... consist primarily of fairleads, pressure seals, and pulleys. A fairlead may be made from a nonmetallic material, such as phenolic or a metallic material such as soft aluminum. The fairlead completely encircles the cable where it passes through holes in bulkheads or other metal parts. Fairleads are used to guide cables in a straight line through or between structural members of the aircraft. 3, record 1, English, - fairlead
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... fairleads are also used to change direction of cables less than fifteen degrees ... to dampen vibration and close bulkhead openings. ... They come in assorted shapes and sizes, ... They can be round, square, oblong, etc. Fairleads are attached to the airframe structure by screws to facilitate replacement. 4, record 1, English, - fairlead
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- guide-câble
1, record 1, French, guide%2Dc%C3%A2ble
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- guide câble 2, record 1, French, guide%20c%C3%A2ble
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guide-câble : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 3, record 1, French, - guide%2Dc%C3%A2ble
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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