Protect

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004536",
  "term": "Protect",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "To apply a temporary coating, cover, or device to a part or area of an aircraft to prevent damage, contamination, or corrosion during maintenance, storage, or shipping. This includes installing blanks in engine intakes, covering pitot tubes and static ports, or applying protective films to transparencies. These items are typically brightly colored and marked with 'Remove Before Flight' streamers to prevent being overlooked during pre-flight inspections.",
  "synonyms": [
    "shield",
    "beshield"
  ],
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "see_also": [
    "shield"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "protect",
    "es": "proteger",
    "fr": "protéger"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/protect/"
}