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MODULATOR VALVE [3 records]

Record 1 2010-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
OBS

The air modulator valve is cable operated from the flight station and provides a method of discharging air pressure into the brake system for emergency operation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Freins (Composants mécaniques)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

In second gear start units, the presence of governor pressure at the bottom of the 1-2 shift valve and forward regulator pressure on the 1-2 modulator valve, plus the assistance of spring force under the 1-2 shift valve, causes the shift valve to move upward against its stop.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)

Spanish

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Record 3 1991-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
  • Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
OBS

auto. trans.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)

Spanish

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