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LRU [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-09-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Logistics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- line replaceable unit
1, record 1, English, line%20replaceable%20unit
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- LRU 2, record 1, English, LRU
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An item that is normally removed and replaced as a single unit to correct a deficiency or malfunction in a weapon or support system. 3, record 1, English, - line%20replaceable%20unit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
line replaceable unit; LRU: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - line%20replaceable%20unit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Logistique militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- élément remplaçable sur place
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20rempla%C3%A7able%20sur%20place
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- LRU 2, record 1, French, LRU
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit de matériel qu'on peut remplacer en première ligne (cartes dans les machines ou écrans de radar, par exemple). 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20rempla%C3%A7able%20sur%20place
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
élément remplaçable sur place; LRU : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20rempla%C3%A7able%20sur%20place
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1990-07-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lowest replaceable unit
1, record 2, English, lowest%20replaceable%20unit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- LRU 1, record 2, English, LRU
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- plus petite unité remplaçable
1, record 2, French, plus%20petite%20unit%C3%A9%20rempla%C3%A7able
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- LRU 1, record 2, French, LRU
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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