Aeronautics

Aeronautics

The branch of science that deals with flight aerodynamics and with the operation of all types of aircraft.

Industry: Aviation

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fireproof structure

Aviation; Aeronautics

A structure built of noncombustible materials and designed so it cannot be destroyed by fire.

fire-resistant structure

Aviation; Aeronautics

A structure that is able to resist fire or exposure to high temperature for a specified period of time without being destroyed or structurally damaged.

accelerator

Aviation; Aeronautics

A substance added to a catalyzed resin to shorten the time needed for the resin to cure.

catalyst

Aviation; Aeronautics

A substance used to change the speed or rate of a chemical action without being chemically changed itself. Water functions as a catalyst in the process of iron turning into rust (iron oxide). Dry ...

A subsystem in a carburetor or fuel injection system used on a reciprocating engine. This system enriches the fuel-air mixture when the engine is operating at full power. The mixture ratio used for ...

altitude sensing unit (ASU)

Aviation; Aeronautics

A subsystem in a turbine engine fuel control that regulates the fuel scheduling as a function of altitude changes.

automatic adjuster

Aviation; Aeronautics

A subsystem in an aircraft disk brake that compensates for disk or lining wear. Each time the brakes are applied, the automatic adjuster is reset for zero clearance, and when the brakes are released, ...