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- Definição1
- An instrument used to measure the rotational speed of an object. Tachometers are usually calibrated in revolutions per minute, RPM, or percentage of the maximum rated RPM.
- 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.
- Fonte3
- INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Manual of aircraft accident and incident investigation. Montreal, 2014. (Doc. 9756)
- Contexto
- Tachometer indicators receive their electrical signal from the tachometer generator and operate independently of the aircraft's electrical system. Tachometer indicators are normally spring-loaded and tend to return to the zero position at an exceptionally rapid rate upon loss of input signal unless capture occurs.
- Subárea1
- Engine
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- tacômetro
- Imagem
Left figure shows a tachometer that can show up to 7000 RPM.
