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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Semiconductor integrated circuit

Aviation; Aeronautics

A complex electronic circuit made on a single chip of semi-conductor material. Passive components, such as resistors and capacitors, and active components such as transistors are formed by several ...

Annual inspection

Aviation; Aeronautics

A complete inspection of the airframe and powerplant required for FAA-certificated aircraft operating under 14 CFR Part 91 (General Operating and Flight Rules) that are not on one of the authorised ...

Phased array antenna

Aviation; Aeronautics

A complex antenna which consists of a number of elements. A beam of energy is formed by the superimposition of the signals radiating from the elements. The direction of the beam can be changed by ...

Electronic flight instrument system (EFIS)

Aviation; Aeronautics

A complete electronic flight instrumentation system that includes the EICAS (engine indicating and crew alerting system) and the ECAM (electronic centralised monitoring) system.

Air adapter

Aviation; Aeronautics

A component in a centrifugal-compressor gas turbine engine. The air adapter is located between the diffuser and the combustor and is used to direct the airflow into the combustor at the proper angle.

Cycle

Aviation; Aeronautics

A complete series of events or operations that recur regularly. The last event ends at the same place the first begins, and as soon as the last event is completed, the first is ready to begin again.