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drain valve
Definição1
(1) A valve at the bottom of a combustion chamber. When the engine shuts down, these valves open and prevent an accumulation of fuel in the combustion chamber. Also occurs after a false start. (2) A valve at the bottom of any tank through which fluid is drained out.
Fonte1
KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
Fonte2
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Helicopter flying handbook (FAA-H8083-21A). Washington, DC: FAA, 2012.
Fonte3
ARAÚJO, João Richard Barcelos. Inglês técnico: técnicos em manutenção de aeronaves. [S.l]: [s.n.], [200-]. 100 p.
Contexto
A drain valve located on the bottom of the fuel tank allows the pilot to drain water and sediment that may have collected in the tank.
Subárea1
Aircraft Maintenance
Português
válvula de drenagem