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2号全压探头

Sensor measuring total (pitot) pressure at engine station 2 for air data and engine control systems.

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APU自动启动序列

A programmed series of actions by which the auxiliary power unit starts automatically and safely without crew intervention.

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S模式应答机

An aircraft transponder providing selective, data-rich responses to ATC interrogations, supporting identification and surveillance functions.

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主警告系统

A central alerting system that warns the flight crew of abnormal but non-critical system status via lights and aural tones.

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主飞行显示器

The main instrument display showing attitude, speed, altitude, heading, and flight director information.

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主飞行计算机

The Boeing main computer responsible for integrating pilot inputs, aircraft data, and actuating control surfaces.

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交通防撞系统

An airborne safety system providing pilots with traffic advisories and resolution advisories to avoid mid-air collisions.

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仪表着陆系统

A precision approach system providing lateral and vertical guidance to aircraft during landing using radio signals.

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低压转子转速

Rotational speed of the low-pressure compressor or fan in a jet engine, often indicated as N₁.

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偏航阻尼系统

An automatic system that prevents unwanted yaw oscillations by commanding the rudder, increasing flight comfort and stability.

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全权限数字发动机控制

An electronic system that provides complete automated control of all engine parameters for optimum performance.

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全球导航卫星系统

A system of satellites providing worldwide navigation, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou.

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冲压空气涡轮

A small turbine deployed in flight to provide emergency hydraulic or electrical power using airflow.

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减小垂直间隔

A set of airspace procedures allowing aircraft to be separated by 1,000 feet vertically above FL290, increasing airspace capacity.

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减速板操纵杆

A cockpit control that arms or actuates spoiler panels to reduce speed or rate of descent during flight and landing roll.

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刹车温度监控器

A cockpit display or system that monitors the temperature of the main landing-gear brakes to prevent overheating.

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前起落架转向

The system that allows pilots to steer the aircraft’s nose landing gear during taxi and ground operations.

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副翼襟翼

A combined flight control surface that functions as both aileron and flap, used on some aircraft to improve control and lift.

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副翼配平

A flight-control adjustment that sets ailerons to correct lateral imbalance and maintain wings-level flight.

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动力转换单元

A hydraulic unit that enables power transfer between two separate hydraulic systems without mixing their fluids.

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升降舵-副翼计算机

A dedicated computer on Airbus aircraft that processes inputs and controls elevator and aileron surfaces.

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升降舵动力控制装置

A hydraulic actuator that converts hydraulic pressure into elevator movement, enabling pitch control of the aircraft.

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卫星通信

A long-range communication system using satellites, enabling cockpit and company contact beyond VHF and HF range.

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反推装置

A device used to redirect engine thrust forward to assist with deceleration after landing.

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发动机仪表显示

The cockpit display panel showing all vital engine parameters, including N1/N2, temperature, oil pressure, fuel flow, and vibrations.

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发动机压力比

Ratio of total pressure at the engine exhaust to that at the engine inlet, used as a primary engine thrust indicator.

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发动机指示与机组警告系统

A Boeing system that displays engine and system data and alerts for operational and abnormal conditions.

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发动机油压

The pressure of oil circulating through an aircraft engine, essential for lubrication and cooling of moving components.

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发动机防冰

A system that prevents or removes ice formation on engine inlets, typically using hot bleed air.

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发电机控制单元

Electronic module that manages and protects an aircraft generator, monitoring voltage, current, and system faults.

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可变导向叶片

Adjustable compressor guide vanes that control airflow angle and optimize engine efficiency across operating conditions.

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可变放气阀

Adjustable engine valves that regulate bleed air extraction to maintain compressor stability and prevent stall.

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地形感知与警告系统

Advanced system alerting pilots of hazardous terrain or obstacles using GPS and a terrain database, supplementing GPWS.

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地面扰流板

Spoiler panels on the wings that fully deploy upon landing to disrupt lift and aid in braking and deceleration.

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备用起落架放下

A backup method to deploy the landing gear using gravity, hydraulic, or manual means if the normal extension system fails.

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外界空气温度

The temperature of the air outside the aircraft, used in performance and anti-ice calculations.

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安全活门

A valve designed to automatically relieve excess pressure or vacuum to protect the aircraft structure.

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客舱内部通信系统

An integrated system enabling voice communication between cabin crew and cockpit, and among crew stations.

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客舱压力控制器

Automatic device that regulates cabin altitude and rate of pressure change by controlling the outflow valve.

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导航显示器

Electronic display showing route, waypoints, navigation aids, weather, and traffic information.

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平均海平面

An altitude or elevation reference based on the average sea level used as a standard for aviation altimetry.

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应答机控制面板

Cockpit panel used for selecting, setting, and controlling aircraft transponder modes and codes.

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引气

High-pressure air extracted from an aircraft engine's compressor stage and used for environmental control, pressurization, anti-ice, and pneumatic systems.

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引气中断

Automatic closure of bleed air supply due to over-temperature or over-pressure, protecting the system from damage.

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引气超压

A condition where the bleed air pressure exceeds safe limits, causing automatic shutdown or system warnings.

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循环风扇

A fan that recirculates cabin air, mixing it with conditioned air to improve efficiency and reduce bleed air demand.

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微调空气

A system that adds small amounts of hot bleed air to the mixed supply to fine-tune cabin temperature zones.

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总空气温度探头

A sensor on the aircraft that measures total air temperature, providing critical input for engine and air-data systems.

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恒速传动装置

A transmission device that converts variable engine speed to a constant speed for generator operation.

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惯性参考单元

An aircraft system providing position and attitude data by processing gyroscopic and accelerometer inputs.

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惯性导航系统

A self-contained navigation system using accelerometers and gyros to compute aircraft position, independent of external signals.

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所需导航性能

A set of precision standards for aircraft navigation accuracy, integrity, and reliability within defined airspace or procedures.

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执行器控制电子系统

Boeing system managing flight control actuator signals for surface movement, including redundancy and fault isolation.

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扰流板-升降舵计算机

An Airbus computer managing spoilers, elevator backup, and other flight control surfaces for redundancy and flight envelope protection.

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扰流板面

A hinged surface on the upper wing that disrupts airflow, reducing lift and increasing drag for roll control or descent.

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排气活门

A valve that regulates the discharge of air from the pressurized cabin to maintain desired cabin pressure.

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排气温度

The temperature of gases emitted by the engine exhaust, critical for monitoring engine health and performance.

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推力杆角度

The position or angle of the thrust lever, directly corresponding to engine power demand.

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方向舵配平

A flight-control adjustment that offsets rudder position to maintain coordinated flight and correct for yaw.

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无定向信标

A ground-based radio transmitter used for navigation, providing direction by reference only.

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最低设备清单

An official list of equipment required for safe operation of an aircraft, specifying items which may be inoperative under specific conditions.

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机翼防冰

A system that prevents or removes ice accumulation on the wing leading edges using bleed air or electrical elements.

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水平安定面配平

The adjustment of the horizontal stabilizer angle to balance the aircraft in pitch for all flight phases.

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测距设备

An aircraft navigation system providing slant-range distance to a ground station, often paired with VOR or ILS.

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液压油箱

A tank storing hydraulic fluid for aircraft hydraulic systems, ensuring continuous supply during all phases of operation.

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液压泵

A device that moves hydraulic fluid under pressure to operate aircraft systems such as landing gear, brakes, and flight controls.

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液压蓄能器

A pressurized storage device that maintains hydraulic pressure and absorbs system shocks.

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混合单元

A component that blends recirculated cabin air with conditioned air from the packs before distribution.

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火灾探测回路

A continuous sensing circuit that detects overheat or fire in aircraft engines, APU, or cargo bays.

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灭火瓶

A pressurized container storing extinguishing agent for aircraft fire suppression in engines, cargo, or APU compartments.

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爆炸药引信

A small pyrotechnic device used to rapidly release fire-extinguishing agent by rupturing a fire bottle seal.

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甚高频全向信标

A ground-based radio navigation system providing azimuth guidance to aircraft using VHF signals.

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甚高频无线电

Radio system in the VHF band (118–137 MHz) used for primary ATC voice communication within line-of-sight range.

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电传操纵系统

An electronic flight control system where pilot inputs are transmitted as electrical signals to computers, which command the flight control surfaces.

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电子断路器

A digitally controlled switch that protects an electrical circuit from overload by interrupting power supply electronically.

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电子转向系统

A digital control system where electronic signals, not mechanical linkages, direct the nose-gear steering.

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电子集中飞机监控器

An Airbus system that displays engine, system, and alert messages for aircraft monitoring and troubleshooting.

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皮托管

A forward-facing tube that measures dynamic air pressure, providing critical input for airspeed indication.

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空调组件

Air conditioning and pressurization units that cool, condition, and regulate the flow of air into the cabin using bleed air.

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空速-惯性参考单元

An advanced aircraft system combining air data sensors and inertial reference to provide navigation and performance data.

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空速数据参考

Aircraft module collecting and providing airspeed, altitude, and temperature data from external probes.

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管制员–飞行员数据链通信

A digital communication system enabling direct text-based exchanges between ATC and pilots via data link instead of voice.

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系统综览显示

A cockpit display providing a schematic overview of aircraft systems’ status, such as hydraulics, electrics, fuel, and air conditioning.

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组件阀门

A valve that regulates the flow of bleed air into the air conditioning pack.

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综合驱动发电机

A generator that converts variable engine speed to constant frequency AC power for aircraft electrical systems.

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绿色液压系统

One of three independent hydraulic systems on Airbus aircraft, powering primary flight controls, landing gear, and other components.

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自动刹车系统

A system that automatically applies braking at a selected rate during landing or rejected take-off to optimize stopping distance.

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自动油门系统

A system that automatically sets and maintains engine thrust based on flight parameters and autopilot commands.

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自动相关监视广播

A surveillance technology in which aircraft broadcast position and flight data, allowing real-time tracking by ATC and other aircraft.

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航电风扇

A fan dedicated to cooling avionics equipment by circulating air through the electronics bay.

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航空电子冷却系统

A system providing airflow and temperature regulation to prevent overheating of aircraft avionics components.

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蓝色液压系统

One of three Airbus hydraulic systems, providing redundancy for flight controls, landing gear, and other powered components.

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跑道视程

The distance over which a pilot of an aircraft on the centre line of a runway can see the runway surface markings or lights.

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辅助动力装置

A self-contained turbine engine providing electrical and pneumatic power to the aircraft while on the ground or as backup in flight.

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近地警告系统

An aircraft safety system that warns pilots if the aircraft is at risk of controlled flight into terrain or obstacles.

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金属屑探测器

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

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静压口

An external opening on an aircraft that senses ambient atmospheric pressure for use by the pitot-static system.

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飞控液压回路

Hydraulic circuit dedicated to supplying pressure to flight control surfaces such as ailerons, elevators, and rudder.

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飞行增强计算机

A system on Airbus aircraft that provides additional functions such as yaw damping, rudder trim, and flight envelope protection.

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飞行指引杆

Visual cues on the Primary Flight Display indicating desired pitch and roll to guide manual flight path.

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飞行管理系统

An avionics system integrating navigation, performance, and flight planning for automated aircraft operation.

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飞行警告计算机

A system that processes and displays warnings and cautions to the flight crew in response to abnormal conditions.

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马赫配平系统

A system that compensates for Mach tuck by automatically adjusting stabilizer trim at high subsonic speeds.

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高于地面

An altitude or height measured with reference to the underlying ground surface directly beneath the aircraft.

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高压转子转速

Rotational speed of the high-pressure compressor or core in a jet engine, commonly indicated as N₂.

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高频无线电

Radio system operating in the HF band (3–30 MHz), enabling long-distance voice communication between aircraft and ATC.

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黄色液压系统

One of three independent hydraulic systems on Airbus aircraft, supplying power to specific flight controls, brakes, and cargo doors.

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