Glossaire
Aéronefs et ingénierie
Pressurisation (Pressurization)
Définition
The process of maintaining a safe atmospheric pressure inside the aircraft cabin at high altitudes
Termes associés
Purger l'air (Bleed Air)
Compressed air extracted from the jet engine compressor used for cabin pressurization and de-icing
Cellule (fuselage) (Fuselage)
The main body structure of an aircraft that holds crew, passengers, and cargo
Plafond de service (Service Ceiling)
The maximum altitude at which an aircraft can sustain a specified rate of climb
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