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 device that allows a wheel to turn in one direction, but prevents its turning in the opposite direction. The cam pawl, an eccentric that rides over the surface of a wheel, allows the wheel to turn ...

Spark suppressor

Aviation; Aeronautics

A device placed across a set of electrical contacts to suppress the spark that forms when the contacts open. Spark suppressors normally consist of a capacitor and resistor and sometimes a diode ...

Aerostat

Aviation; Aeronautics

A device supported in the air by displacing more than its weight of air. Balloons and dirigibles are examples of aerostats.

Coil

Aviation; Aeronautics

A device made of several turns of wire wound around a core. A coil is used to add inductance to an electrical circuit.

Oil separator

Aviation; Aeronautics

A device used to remove oil from the air discharged from an oil-lubricated air pump. A wet, vane-type air pump is lubricated and sealed by a small amount of engine oil flowing through the pump. This ...

Circuit breaker

Aviation; Aeronautics

A device which opens an electrical circuit when an excess of current flows. A circuit breaker may be reset to restore the circuit after the fault causing the excessive current has been ...

Centrifuge

Aviation; Aeronautics

A device used to separate a liquid mixture or suspension into its various components which have different specific gravities. A container of the liquid mixture is spun at a high speed, and the ...