Aeronautics

Aeronautics

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

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Aeronautics

A type of electrical fuse holder that shows when a fuse has blown and opened the circuit. A small neon bulb is installed in the fuse holder, in parallel with the fuse. The resistance of a good fuse ...

friction tape

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of electrical insulating tape that was commonly used in the past, but is being replaced by more effective types of tape. Friction tape is a cloth tape impregnated with a black, sticky, ...

genemotor

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of electrical machine used to change low-voltage direct current from a storage battery into high-voltage DC for operating some types of communications equipment. A genemotor has two armatures ...

metal-film resistor

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of electrical resistor made by depositing an extremely thin film of metal on a ceramic form. The thickness and type of metal film determines the resistance and the power-dissipating ability of ...

cadmium cell

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of electrical standard cell which produces an accurate reference voltage for use when making precision electrical measurements. The voltage produced by a cadmium cell at 20°C is 1.0186 volts.

push-button switch

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of electrical switch actuated by a push button. The button must be pushed each time the switch is to be opened or closed.

knife switch

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of electrical switch having a movable blade (the knife) for one of the terminals and two contacts that are spring-loaded together for the other terminal. When the blade is between the ...