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- Definição1
- A machine that converts energy into mechanical force or motion, different from an electric or hydraulic motor because of its use of a fuel.
- Fonte1
- CROCKER, David. Dictionary of aviation. 2nd ed. London: A&C, 2005.
- Fonte2
- DUTRA, Luiz Costa e Silva. Glossário aero técnico: inglês-português. São Paulo: Traço, 1979. 469 p.
- Fonte3
- INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIATION. Annex 8 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. Airworthiness of aircraft. 11th ed. Montreal, 2010.
- Fonte4
- INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIATION. Annex 16 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. Environmental protection. Volume II: aircraft engine emissions. 3rd ed. Montreal, 2008.
- Nota adicional1
- Engine-driven: referring to equipment and devices which take their power from the engine when it is running.
- Nota adicional2
- Engine running: engine operating or working.
- Nota linguística
- In British usage, there is a clear distinction between the terms ‘engine’ and ‘motor’, the term ‘motor’ only being used for electric power units. In American usage, however, ‘motor’ is used for all types of power unit including the internal-combustion engine.
- Contexto
- The accident investigation demonstrated that the engine was running at full power when the aircraft hit the ground.
- Subárea
- Aircraft Structure
- Related Term
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- Spanish
- motor