- 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 ...
The depth of water that would result from the melting of snow or ice.
Industry:Aviation
The design of an aerodynamic surface whose strength and stiffness are matched to the aerodynamic loads imposed upon it.
Industry:Aviation
The device in a computer system that allows the human operator to interface with the computer. A computer terminal normally contains a video display similar to a television screen and a keyboard much like the keyboard of a typewriter.
Industry:Aviation
The device in a fuel metering system such as a carburetor or fuel injection system that keeps the fuel-air mixture ratio constant as the density of the air changes with altitude. American Standards. Dimensional standards for fasteners issued by the American Standards Association (ASA).
Industry:Aviation
The device on a lathe or drill press used to hold either the material being worked or the machine tool used to work on the material. Chucks have three or more jaws to clamp and hold the material or the tool.
Industry:Aviation
The device used to decipher signals received from air traffic radar beacon transponders and display them as select codes.
Industry:Aviation
The device used to keep the temperature of the oil entering the engine within allowable limits. This type of regulator controls the temperature by directing hot oil through the core of the oil cooler and cold oil around the cooler or between the core and the shell.
Industry:Aviation
The diameter of a round hole. The distance across the hole at its widest point.
Industry:Aviation
The diameter of a threaded fastener measured at the roots of the threads.
Industry:Aviation
The diameter of the threads of a bolt or screw measured at the crests (the tops) of the threads.
Industry:Aviation
