Aircraft Systems

Spanndetektor

A sensor in an engine or gearbox that detects metallic particles, indicating wear or damage to internal components.

Quick answer: A sensor in an engine or gearbox that detects metallic particles, indicating wear or damage to internal components.

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Quick answer

A sensor in an engine or gearbox that detects metallic particles, indicating wear or damage to internal components.

Why it matters

Spanndetektor matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Spanndetektor?

In this glossary, Spanndetektor refers to: A sensor in an engine or gearbox that detects metallic particles, indicating wear or damage to internal components.

How is Spanndetektor used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Wartung, Spanndetektor am rechten Triebwerk zeigt Metallpartikel, bitte genaue Überprüfung nach Abschaltung."

Why does Spanndetektor matter in aviation?

Spanndetektor matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Spanndetektor?

Spanndetektor is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Spanndetektor belong to?

In this glossary, Spanndetektor is grouped under Aircraft Systems. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A sensor in an engine or gearbox that detects metallic particles, indicating wear or damage to internal components.

Operational example

Maintenance, chip detector on right engine indicates metal particles, requesting detailed inspection after shutdown.

Localized term

Spanndetektor

Localized example

Wartung, Spanndetektor am rechten Triebwerk zeigt Metallpartikel, bitte genaue Überprüfung nach Abschaltung.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Aircraft Systems

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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