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VOLTAMPERIMETRO [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-10-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Electrical Measuring Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ammeter
1, record 1, English, ammeter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An ammeter is used to monitor the performance of the airplane electrical system. The ammeter shows if the alternator/generator is producing an adequate supply of electrical power. It also indicates whether or not the battery is receiving an electrical charge. 2, record 1, English, - ammeter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Full-scale ammeter discharge or rapid fluctuation of the needle usually means alternator malfunction. If this occurs, you should cut the alternator out of the system and conserve battery power by reducing the load on the electrical system. If in flight you should consider landing as soon as possible. 3, record 1, English, - ammeter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Appareils de mesures (Électricité)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ampèremètre
1, record 1, French, amp%C3%A8rem%C3%A8tre
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 CONT
Le taux de décharge continuel indiqué sur l'ampèremètre avertissait le pilote que l'alternateur ne fournissait plus d'énergie et que seule la batterie alimentait les circuits électriques de l'avion. 2, record 1, French, - amp%C3%A8rem%C3%A8tre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ampèremètre : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 1, French, - amp%C3%A8rem%C3%A8tre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Equipo de medición eléctrica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- amperímetro
1, record 1, Spanish, amper%C3%ADmetro
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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