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 AC motor in which the source current is supplied to the stator winding, and current is induced into the rotor windings. The rotor windings end at copper bars on a commutator, and brushes ...

squirrel-cage induction motor

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of AC motor whose rotor has current induced into it from stationary field coils. The rotor is made of a stack of soft iron laminations, mounted on a steel rotor shaft. Heavy copper end plates ...

single-acting actuator

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of actuator in a fluid power system that uses fluid under pressure to move it in one direction, but a spring to return it. Hydraulic brakes use single-acting actuators to move the brake shoes ...

therapeutic mask adapter

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of adapter used in a constant-flow oxygen system to increase the flow of oxygen to a mask being used by a passenger known to have a heart or respiratory problem.

double-backed tape

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of adhesive tape with adhesive on both sides.

contact cement

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of adhesive that is spread on both surfaces to be joined and allowed to dry. The dried contact cement is not sticky to touch, but when the two coated surfaces are brought into contact with ...