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  2. Autobrake - Wikipedia

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    An autobrake is a type of automatic wheel-based hydraulic brake system for advanced airplanes. [1] The autobrake is normally enabled during takeoff and landing procedures, when the aircraft's longitudinal deceleration system can be handled by the automated systems of the aircraft itself in order to keep the pilot free to perform other tasks.

  3. Improper installation of brake parts led American Airlines ...

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    The captain called the DFW airport tower and said, “American 1632, total brake failure, we are departing the end of runway 17L, roll crash fire rescue.” The plane then came to a stop after ...

  4. Compression release engine brake - Wikipedia

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    A compression release engine brake, compression brake, or decompression brake is an engine braking mechanism installed on some diesel engines. When activated, it opens exhaust valves to the cylinders, right before the compression stroke ends, releasing the compressed gas trapped in the cylinders, and slowing the vehicle.

  5. Eddy current brake - Wikipedia

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    Disk electromagnetic brakes are used on vehicles such as trains, and power tools such as circular saws, to stop the blade quickly when the power is turned off.A disk eddy current brake consists of a conductive non-ferromagnetic metal disc attached to the axle of the vehicle's wheel, with an electromagnet located with its poles on each side of the disk, so the magnetic field passes through the ...

  6. John Glenn Columbus International Airport - Wikipedia

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    John Glenn Columbus International Airport (IATA: CMH, ICAO: KCMH, FAA LID: CMH) is an international airport located 6 miles (9.7 km) east of downtown Columbus, Ohio.Formerly known as Port Columbus International Airport, it is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which also oversees operations at Rickenbacker International Airport and Bolton Field.

  7. Engine braking - Wikipedia

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    A compression release brake (also known as a Jacobs brake or "jake brake"), is the type of brake most commonly confused with real engine braking; it is used mainly in large diesel trucks and works by opening the exhaust valves at the top of the compression stroke, so the large amount of energy stored in that compressed air is not returned to ...

  8. Not so fast: Why you should think twice before booking ... - AOL

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    Lima said that apps like Flightradar24 and FlightAware can help you see what flights are available, even if they aren’t showing up on your airline’s website. “I try to arm my clients with ...

  9. Retarder (mechanical engineering) - Wikipedia

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    Torque converter, opened, interior similar to a retarder. A retarder is a device used to augment or replace some of the functions of primary friction-based braking systems, usually on heavy vehicles. Retarders serve to slow vehicles, or maintain a steady speed while traveling down a hill, and help prevent the vehicle from unintentional or ...