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MASSE CENTRAGE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- weight and balance module
1, record 1, English, weight%20and%20balance%20module
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- module masse et centrage
1, record 1, French, module%20masse%20et%20centrage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
module masse et centrage : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) – Opérations aériennes. 2, record 1, French, - module%20masse%20et%20centrage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- weight and balance form
1, record 2, English, weight%20and%20balance%20form
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- weight and balance sheet 2, record 2, English, weight%20and%20balance%20sheet
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The weight and balance form is used prior to an unmanned aircraft flight determine if it is loaded properly and can operate safely. 3, record 2, English, - weight%20and%20balance%20form
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The aircraft had been loaded, and documentation, including the weight and balance sheet, maintenance records, and flight plan, was checked by the flight crew prior to boarding the aircraft. 4, record 2, English, - weight%20and%20balance%20form
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- devis de masse et centrage
1, record 2, French, devis%20de%20masse%20et%20centrage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Auparavant, une fois l’avion chargé, l’équipage avait vérifié la documentation de vol, y compris le devis de masse et centrage, le carnet de route de l’avion et le plan de vol avant d’embarquer à bord de l’appareil. 2, record 2, French, - devis%20de%20masse%20et%20centrage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
devis de masse et centrage : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) – Opérations aériennes. 3, record 2, French, - devis%20de%20masse%20et%20centrage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-12-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mass centring
1, record 3, English, mass%20centring
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of determination of the rotor's principal axis of inertia followed by the machining of journals, centres or other reference surfaces to bring the axis of rotation, determined by these surfaces, into close proximity with the principal axis. 1, record 3, English, - mass%20centring
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- centrage de masse
1, record 3, French, centrage%20de%20masse
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus de détermination de l'axe principal d'inertie du rotor, suivi de l'usinage des tourillons, des centres ou d'autres surfaces de référence afin d'amener l'axe de rotation, déterminé par ces surfaces, à proximité de l'axe principal. 1, record 3, French, - centrage%20de%20masse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1990-06-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Ship Piloting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- load figures
1, record 4, English, load%20figures
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Pilotage des navires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- devis de masse et de centrage
1, record 4, French, devis%20de%20masse%20et%20de%20centrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-05-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- weight and balance
1, record 5, English, weight%20and%20balance
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters. 2, record 5, English, - weight%20and%20balance
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- masse et centrage
1, record 5, French, masse%20et%20centrage
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit là d'une expression dont le genre ne s'applique pas. 2, record 5, French, - masse%20et%20centrage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères. 3, record 5, French, - masse%20et%20centrage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-11-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- on-board weight and balance system 1, record 6, English, on%2Dboard%20weight%20and%20balance%20system
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système de masse et centrage de bord
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20masse%20et%20centrage%20de%20bord
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- OBWS 1, record 6, French, OBWS
officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et abréviation uniformisés par le CUTA Opérations aériennes. 2, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20masse%20et%20centrage%20de%20bord
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- weight and balance computer
1, record 7, English, weight%20and%20balance%20computer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Those units or components dedicated to the specific function of recording, storing or computing weight and balance data. 1, record 7, English, - weight%20and%20balance%20computer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- calculateur de masse et centrage 1, record 7, French, calculateur%20de%20masse%20et%20centrage
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équipements destinés spécifiquement à l'enregistrement, le stockage ou le calcul des informations concernant la masse et le centrage. 1, record 7, French, - calculateur%20de%20masse%20et%20centrage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1980-04-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- weight and balance calculation 1, record 8, English, weight%20and%20balance%20calculation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- calculs de masse et centrage 1, record 8, French, calculs%20de%20masse%20et%20centrage
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 8, French, - calculs%20de%20masse%20et%20centrage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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