- Industry: Aviation
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Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (ASA) develops and markets aviation supplies, software, and books for pilots, flight instructors, flight engineers, airline professionals, air traffic controllers, flight attendants, aviation technicians and enthusiasts. Established in 1947, ASA also provides ...
A mild compressor surge caused by an obstruction of the airflow through the compressor. The name comes from the sound made by the engine.
Industry:Aviation
A mild form of corrosion in which the surface of a piece of metal is covered by the salts of corrosion, but there are no localized pits on the surface.
Industry:Aviation
A military aircraft designed to carry a bomb load over enemy territory and release it in such a way that it will do the maximum amount of damage.
Industry:Aviation
A military emergency condition declared by a designated authority.
This condition exists when an attack upon the continental U.S., Alaska, Canada, or U.S. installations in Greenland by hostile aircraft or missiles is considered probable, is imminent, or is taking place.
Industry:Aviation
A mineral (silicon dioxide) found in nature as a hexagonal (six-sided) crystal. Quartz has piezoelectric characteristics, as it produces a voltage when it is bent or pressed, and it changes its shape when a voltage difference exists across two of its faces.
Industry:Aviation
A mineral-base lubricating oil used in reciprocating engines. This oil does not contain any metallic ash-forming additives, but has additives that disperse the contaminants so they remain suspended in the oil, preventing their clumping together and forming sludge. The contaminants remain in the oil until they are removed by the filters.
Industry:Aviation
A mirror with the reflective material on its front surface, rather than on the back.
Industry:Aviation
A missile carried on an aircraft and used against a surface target. The missile is guided to its target by an internal guidance system or by signals from the launch aircraft.
Industry:Aviation
A missile carried on an aircraft for use against other aircraft. The missile is guided to its target by radar or infrared sensors.
Industry:Aviation
A missile launched from the surface or from an aircraft to locate and destroy another missile.
Industry:Aviation
