clearance control

  • 1clearance control — See ground clearance control …

    Dictionary of automotive terms

  • 2Active tip-clearance control — Active clearance control (ACC) is a method used in gas turbines to improve fuel efficiency. This is achieved by controlling the tip clearance. It is particularly effective on turbofans since they are required to respond quickly to changes of the… …

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  • 3ground clearance control — A small lever near the park brake of cars with hydropneumatic suspension that allows ground clearance to be increased for crossing rough terrain or when changing a wheel …

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  • 4control — [1] A device or mechanism for adjusting a component. See cruise control. [2] The ability of the driver to make a vehicle perform as required. [3] To regulate. [4] Automatic or manual device used to stop, start, and/or regulate flow of gas, liquid …

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  • 5clearance — A given amount of space between two parts such as between piston and cylinder, bearing and journal , etc. Also see bearing clearance front wheel tire clearance ground clearance control ground clearance lateral clearance lateral tire cl …

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  • 6clearance — [klir′əns] n. 1. an act or instance of clearing 2. the clear space or distance between moving objects or mechanical parts, or between a moving object and that which it passes through, over, under, etc. 3. official, esp. governmental,… …

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  • 7clearance — n. act of clearing away 1) slum clearance authorization 2) to give; receive clearance for 3) customs clearance 4) clearance to + inf. (the control tower gave the pilot clearance to land) space between parts 5) valve clearance certification of… …

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  • 8clearance void times — A pilot may receive a clearance when operating from an airport without a control tower that provides the clearance will be void if the aircraft is not airborne by a specific time. Pilots who do not depart prior to the clearance void time must… …

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  • 9clearance limit — The point to which an aircraft is granted an air traffic control clearance (ICAO). Normally, an aircraft should be cleared for the entire route, but under certain conditions, a short range clearance procedure is used in which clearance is issued… …

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  • 10Control del tráfico aéreo — En este artículo sobre aviación se detectaron los siguientes problemas: Necesita ser wikificado conforme a las convenciones de estilo de Wikipedia. Carece de fuentes o referencias que aparezcan en una fuente acreditada. Requiere una revisión… …

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