acumulador hidráulico
A pressurized storage device that maintains hydraulic pressure and absorbs system shocks.
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aire de ajuste
A system that adds small amounts of hot bleed air to the mixed supply to fine-tune cabin temperature zones.
View termaire sangrado
High-pressure air extracted from an aircraft engine's compressor stage and used for environmental control, pressurization, anti-ice, and pneumatic systems.
View termalcance visual de pista
The distance over which a pilot of an aircraft on the centre line of a runway can see the runway surface markings or lights.
View termantihielo de ala
A system that prevents or removes ice accumulation on the wing leading edges using bleed air or electrical elements.
View termantihielo de motor
A system that prevents or removes ice formation on engine inlets, typically using hot bleed air.
View termbaliza no direccional
A ground-based radio transmitter used for navigation, providing direction by reference only.
View termbarras del director de vuelo
Visual cues on the Primary Flight Display indicating desired pitch and roll to guide manual flight path.
View termbomba hidráulica
A device that moves hydraulic fluid under pressure to operate aircraft systems such as landing gear, brakes, and flight controls.
View termbotella de extintor
A pressurized container storing extinguishing agent for aircraft fire suppression in engines, cargo, or APU compartments.
View termbucle de detección de incendios
A continuous sensing circuit that detects overheat or fire in aircraft engines, APU, or cargo bays.
View termcircuito hidráulico de control de vuelo
Hydraulic circuit dedicated to supplying pressure to flight control surfaces such as ailerons, elevators, and rudder.
View termcomputadora de alerta de vuelo
A system that processes and displays warnings and cautions to the flight crew in response to abnormal conditions.
View termcomputadora de aumento de vuelo
A system on Airbus aircraft that provides additional functions such as yaw damping, rudder trim, and flight envelope protection.
View termcomputadora de elevador-alerón
A dedicated computer on Airbus aircraft that processes inputs and controls elevator and aileron surfaces.
View termcomputadora de spoiler-elevador
An Airbus computer managing spoilers, elevator backup, and other flight control surfaces for redundancy and flight envelope protection.
View termcomputadora principal de vuelo
The Boeing main computer responsible for integrating pilot inputs, aircraft data, and actuating control surfaces.
View termcomunicaciones por enlace de datos controlador-piloto
A digital communication system enabling direct text-based exchanges between ATC and pilots via data link instead of voice.
View termcomunicación por satélite
A long-range communication system using satellites, enabling cockpit and company contact beyond VHF and HF range.
View termcontrol digital total del motor
An electronic system that provides complete automated control of all engine parameters for optimum performance.
View termcontrolador de presión de cabina
Automatic device that regulates cabin altitude and rate of pressure change by controlling the outflow valve.
View termcorte de aire sangrado
Automatic closure of bleed air supply due to over-temperature or over-pressure, protecting the system from damage.
View termdepósito hidráulico
A tank storing hydraulic fluid for aircraft hydraulic systems, ensuring continuous supply during all phases of operation.
View termdetector de partículas metálicas
A sensor in an engine or gearbox that detects metallic particles, indicating wear or damage to internal components.
View termdirección del tren delantero
The system that allows pilots to steer the aircraft’s nose landing gear during taxi and ground operations.
View termdirección eléctrica
A digital control system where electronic signals, not mechanical linkages, direct the nose-gear steering.
View termelectrónica de control de actuadores
Boeing system managing flight control actuator signals for surface movement, including redundancy and fault isolation.
View termequipo de medición de distancia
An aircraft navigation system providing slant-range distance to a ground station, often paired with VOR or ILS.
View termespoleta de carga explosiva
A small pyrotechnic device used to rapidly release fire-extinguishing agent by rupturing a fire bottle seal.
View termextensión alternativa del tren de aterrizaje
A backup method to deploy the landing gear using gravity, hydraulic, or manual means if the normal extension system fails.
View termflaperón
A combined flight control surface that functions as both aileron and flap, used on some aircraft to improve control and lift.
View termgenerador de transmisión integrada
A generator that converts variable engine speed to constant frequency AC power for aircraft electrical systems.
View terminterruptor electrónico de circuito
A digitally controlled switch that protects an electrical circuit from overload by interrupting power supply electronically.
View terminversor de empuje
A device used to redirect engine thrust forward to assist with deceleration after landing.
View termlista mínima de equipo
An official list of equipment required for safe operation of an aircraft, specifying items which may be inoperative under specific conditions.
View termmonitor de temperatura de frenos
A cockpit display or system that monitors the temperature of the main landing-gear brakes to prevent overheating.
View termmonitor electrónico centralizado de aeronave
An Airbus system that displays engine, system, and alert messages for aircraft monitoring and troubleshooting.
View termmínimo de separación vertical reducida
A set of airspace procedures allowing aircraft to be separated by 1,000 feet vertically above FL290, increasing airspace capacity.
View termnivel medio del mar
An altitude or elevation reference based on the average sea level used as a standard for aviation altimetry.
View termpalanca de freno aerodinámico
A cockpit control that arms or actuates spoiler panels to reduce speed or rate of descent during flight and landing roll.
View termpanel de control del transpondedor
Cockpit panel used for selecting, setting, and controlling aircraft transponder modes and codes.
View termpanel de spoiler
A hinged surface on the upper wing that disrupts airflow, reducing lift and increasing drag for roll control or descent.
View termpantalla de instrumentos del motor
The cockpit display panel showing all vital engine parameters, including N1/N2, temperature, oil pressure, fuel flow, and vibrations.
View termpantalla de navegación
Electronic display showing route, waypoints, navigation aids, weather, and traffic information.
View termpantalla principal de vuelo
The main instrument display showing attitude, speed, altitude, heading, and flight director information.
View termpantalla sinóptica de sistemas
A cockpit display providing a schematic overview of aircraft systems’ status, such as hydraulics, electrics, fuel, and air conditioning.
View termpaquetes de aire acondicionado
Air conditioning and pressurization units that cool, condition, and regulate the flow of air into the cabin using bleed air.
View termpresión de aceite de motor
The pressure of oil circulating through an aircraft engine, essential for lubrication and cooling of moving components.
View termprestaciones de navegación requeridas
A set of precision standards for aircraft navigation accuracy, integrity, and reliability within defined airspace or procedures.
View termpuerto estático
An external opening on an aircraft that senses ambient atmospheric pressure for use by the pitot-static system.
View termradio de alta frecuencia
Radio system operating in the HF band (3–30 MHz), enabling long-distance voice communication between aircraft and ATC.
View termradio de muy alta frecuencia
Radio system in the VHF band (118–137 MHz) used for primary ATC voice communication within line-of-sight range.
View termradiofaro omnidireccional VHF
A ground-based radio navigation system providing azimuth guidance to aircraft using VHF signals.
View termreferencia de datos de aire
Aircraft module collecting and providing airspeed, altitude, and temperature data from external probes.
View termrelación de presión de motor
Ratio of total pressure at the engine exhaust to that at the engine inlet, used as a primary engine thrust indicator.
View termsecuencia automática de arranque del APU
A programmed series of actions by which the auxiliary power unit starts automatically and safely without crew intervention.
View termsistema amortiguador de guiñada
An automatic system that prevents unwanted yaw oscillations by commanding the rudder, increasing flight comfort and stability.
View termsistema anticolisión de tráfico
An airborne safety system providing pilots with traffic advisories and resolution advisories to avoid mid-air collisions.
View termsistema de aceleración automática
A system that automatically sets and maintains engine thrust based on flight parameters and autopilot commands.
View termsistema de alerta de proximidad al suelo
An aircraft safety system that warns pilots if the aircraft is at risk of controlled flight into terrain or obstacles.
View termsistema de aterrizaje por instrumentos
A precision approach system providing lateral and vertical guidance to aircraft during landing using radio signals.
View termsistema de conocimiento y alerta de terreno
Advanced system alerting pilots of hazardous terrain or obstacles using GPS and a terrain database, supplementing GPWS.
View termsistema de control eléctrico de vuelo
An electronic flight control system where pilot inputs are transmitted as electrical signals to computers, which command the flight control surfaces.
View termsistema de enfriamiento de aviónica
A system providing airflow and temperature regulation to prevent overheating of aircraft avionics components.
View termsistema de frenado automático
A system that automatically applies braking at a selected rate during landing or rejected take-off to optimize stopping distance.
View termsistema de gestión de vuelo
An avionics system integrating navigation, performance, and flight planning for automated aircraft operation.
View termsistema de indicación de motor y alerta de tripulación
A Boeing system that displays engine and system data and alerts for operational and abnormal conditions.
View termsistema de intercomunicación de cabina
An integrated system enabling voice communication between cabin crew and cockpit, and among crew stations.
View termsistema de navegación inercial
A self-contained navigation system using accelerometers and gyros to compute aircraft position, independent of external signals.
View termsistema de precaución principal
A central alerting system that warns the flight crew of abnormal but non-critical system status via lights and aural tones.
View termsistema de trimado Mach
A system that compensates for Mach tuck by automatically adjusting stabilizer trim at high subsonic speeds.
View termsistema global de navegación por satélite
A system of satellites providing worldwide navigation, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou.
View termsistema hidráulico amarillo
One of three independent hydraulic systems on Airbus aircraft, supplying power to specific flight controls, brakes, and cargo doors.
View termsistema hidráulico azul
One of three Airbus hydraulic systems, providing redundancy for flight controls, landing gear, and other powered components.
View termsistema hidráulico verde
One of three independent hydraulic systems on Airbus aircraft, powering primary flight controls, landing gear, and other components.
View termsobre el nivel del suelo
An altitude or height measured with reference to the underlying ground surface directly beneath the aircraft.
View termsobrepresión de aire sangrado
A condition where the bleed air pressure exceeds safe limits, causing automatic shutdown or system warnings.
View termsonda de presión total número 2
Sensor measuring total (pitot) pressure at engine station 2 for air data and engine control systems.
View termsonda de temperatura total del aire
A sensor on the aircraft that measures total air temperature, providing critical input for engine and air-data systems.
View termsonda pitot
A forward-facing tube that measures dynamic air pressure, providing critical input for airspeed indication.
View termspoilers de tierra
Spoiler panels on the wings that fully deploy upon landing to disrupt lift and aid in braking and deceleration.
View termtemperatura de gases de escape
The temperature of gases emitted by the engine exhaust, critical for monitoring engine health and performance.
View termtemperatura exterior
The temperature of the air outside the aircraft, used in performance and anti-ice calculations.
View termtransmisión de velocidad constante
A transmission device that converts variable engine speed to a constant speed for generator operation.
View termtranspondedor modo S
An aircraft transponder providing selective, data-rich responses to ATC interrogations, supporting identification and surveillance functions.
View termtrim de alerón
A flight-control adjustment that sets ailerons to correct lateral imbalance and maintain wings-level flight.
View termtrim de timón
A flight-control adjustment that offsets rudder position to maintain coordinated flight and correct for yaw.
View termtrim del estabilizador
The adjustment of the horizontal stabilizer angle to balance the aircraft in pitch for all flight phases.
View termturbina de aire de impacto
A small turbine deployed in flight to provide emergency hydraulic or electrical power using airflow.
View termunidad de control de potencia del elevador
A hydraulic actuator that converts hydraulic pressure into elevator movement, enabling pitch control of the aircraft.
View termunidad de control del generador
Electronic module that manages and protects an aircraft generator, monitoring voltage, current, and system faults.
View termunidad de potencia auxiliar
A self-contained turbine engine providing electrical and pneumatic power to the aircraft while on the ground or as backup in flight.
View termunidad de referencia inercial
An aircraft system providing position and attitude data by processing gyroscopic and accelerometer inputs.
View termunidad de referencia inercial y datos de aire
An advanced aircraft system combining air data sensors and inertial reference to provide navigation and performance data.
View termunidad de transferencia de potencia
A hydraulic unit that enables power transfer between two separate hydraulic systems without mixing their fluids.
View termunidad mezcladora
A component that blends recirculated cabin air with conditioned air from the packs before distribution.
View termvelocidad del rotor de alta presión
Rotational speed of the high-pressure compressor or core in a jet engine, commonly indicated as N₂.
View termvelocidad del rotor de baja presión
Rotational speed of the low-pressure compressor or fan in a jet engine, often indicated as N₁.
View termventilador de aviónica
A fan dedicated to cooling avionics equipment by circulating air through the electronics bay.
View termventilador de recirculación
A fan that recirculates cabin air, mixing it with conditioned air to improve efficiency and reduce bleed air demand.
View termvigilancia dependiente automática por radiodifusión
A surveillance technology in which aircraft broadcast position and flight data, allowing real-time tracking by ATC and other aircraft.
View termválvula de salida
A valve that regulates the discharge of air from the pressurized cabin to maintain desired cabin pressure.
View termválvula de seguridad
A valve designed to automatically relieve excess pressure or vacuum to protect the aircraft structure.
View termválvula del paquete
A valve that regulates the flow of bleed air into the air conditioning pack.
View termválvulas de sangrado variables
Adjustable engine valves that regulate bleed air extraction to maintain compressor stability and prevent stall.
View termálabes de estator variables
Adjustable compressor guide vanes that control airflow angle and optimize engine efficiency across operating conditions.
View termángulo de la palanca de empuje
The position or angle of the thrust lever, directly corresponding to engine power demand.
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