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plain bearing
- Definição1
- A bearing made of a material, such as lead or babbitt, that has a low coefficient of friction. Plain bearings can support only loads applied in a direction perpendicular to their surface, and are used as crankshaft bearings in most reciprocating engines.
- Fonte1
- CRANE, Dale (ed.). Dictionary of aeronautical terms. 2nd ed. Renton: ASA, 1991.
- Fonte2
- ARAÚJO, João Richard Barcelos. Inglês técnico: técnicos em manutenção de aeronaves. [S.l]: [s.n.], [200-]. 100 p.
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