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FUEL LINE [2 records]

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Record 1 2017-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

A hose that carries fuel from the fuel tank to the engine.

OBS

fuel line; gas line: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
OBS

canalisation d'essence : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Systems
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

The proper maintenance of fuel line and fittings is particularly important because of the flammability of fuel. ... Fuel lines must be routed and supported in such a manner that they will not be damaged by vibration, abrasion, or chafing. Fuel lines must be kept separate from electrical wiring except in cases where this is not possible. If fuel line and electrical wiring must be routed together, the fuel line must be located below the electrical wiring and clamped securely to the aircraft structure. ... Metallic fuel lines must be bonded at each point where they are clamped to the structure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circuits des aéronefs
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
OBS

conduite carburant : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance et Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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