TM 1-1500-204-23-2
GLOSSARY
AC (AIR CORPS)-
Flared tube fittings. Now obsolete.
AN (ARMY-NAVY) -
Flared tube fittings
AXIAL-
Pertaining to an axis, commonly refers to flow of fluid or air through
a component parallel to that component's lengthwise axis.
BOURDON TUBE -
Tube in an instrument that tends to straighten when fluid or air
pressure acts upon it, thereby acting on an indicating needle.
BUNA N -
Synthetic rubber compound with excellent resistance to petroleum
products; used as material for flexible hose.
CHAMFER -
A beveled edge.
COLD FLOW -
Deep, permanent impressions in flexible hose produced by
pressure from hose clamps or supports.
FIRE POINT -
Temperature at which fluid gives off vapor in sufficient quantity to
ignite and continue to burn when exposed to a spark or flame.
FLASH POINT -
Temperature at which fluid gives off vapor in sufficient quantity to
ignite momentarily or flash when exposed to a spark of flame.
GASKET-
Hydraulic seal used In applications where there is no relative motion.
MICRON -
0000394 inch or 1/1000th millimeter.
MONEL-
High-strength nickel steel used for rivets and other materials used
in high-heat applications.
MS (MILITARY STANDARD) -
Designation of certain materials used in aircraft maintenance.
PACKING -
Hydraulic seal used in areas of relative motion.
PERMASWAGE -
Repair technique for permanent installation of fittings squeezed
onto hydraulic tubing under very high pressure.
PHENOLIC -
Cotton fabric filled with a phenolic resin to form a hard material
suitable for fairleads, supports, etc.
SAE (SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE
ENGINEERS) -
Standards for thread sizes, metal identification numbers, etc.
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