TM 1-1520-238-23
Glossary 11
L
Lateral – Coming from the side.
Longitudinal – With the length, or lengthwise dimension.
M
Manifold – A housing with two or more openings to collect and direct flow of liquid, air, or gas.
Mate – To join two items.
Mode – A particular way, manner, angle, condition, or arrangement of operation.
Mount – To attach in proper position.
N
Nomenclature – Name of an item. May include serial numbers or other information.
O
Obstruction – Something in the way. An interference.
Orifice – An opening through which something may pass.
Outboard – Outward and away from the center of the helicopter.
Outlet – A point from which something is allowed to exit.
Overboard – To go out of or away from the helicopter.
P
Particle – A very small (sometimes microscopic) part of something.
Pitch – Up-and-down movement. Blade angle in relation to horizontal or vertical.
Pivot – A shaft, pin, or part on which something turns or revolves.
Port – An opening to allow flow or venting of air, liquid, or gas.
Primary – The main or principal one.
Proximity – Near, or within close range.
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