In aeronautics, ice protection systems keep atmospheric moisture from accumulating on aircraft surfaces, such as wings, propellers, rotor blades, engine...
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(BLC), ice protection and pressurisation of fuel tanks. Aircraft avionic systems encompass a wide range of electrical and electronic systems that include...
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Bleed air (redirect from Bleed Air System)
surrounding systems. Aerotoxic syndrome Cabin pressurization Components of jet engines Environmental control system (aircraft) Ice protection system "777 Bleed...
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Deicing boot (redirect from Ice bridging)
A deicing boot is a type of ice protection system installed on aircraft surfaces to permit a mechanical deicing in flight. Such boots are generally installed...
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AgustaWestland announced that EASA certification of the AW189's limited ice protection system had been granted, and stated that the rotorcraft was the first in...
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Icing (aeronautics) (redirect from Ice accretion)
order to be FIKI-certified, aircraft must be fitted with suitable ice protection systems to prevent accidents by icing. Icing conditions exist when the air...
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effect of a conventional propeller (see P-factor). Some contra-rotating systems were designed to be used at takeoff for maximum power and efficiency under...
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are also commonly used when dividing crews; for example with a two watch system the teams supplying the personnel are often named Port and Starboard. This...
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Coffman engine starter (category Starting systems)
Coffman engine starter (also known as a "shotgun starter") was a starting system used on many piston engines in aircraft and armored vehicles of the 1930s...
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Hydraulic fluid (section Aircraft hydraulic systems)
hydraulic systems without the engines operating, which can be very useful during maintenance. Source: HL: With agents to enhance corrosion protection and age...
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