Umbilical
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006307
A flexible cable or hose assembly that provides power, data, fluids, or gases from a ground support system to an aircraft or spacecraft. These connections are typically made during pre-flight preparations or while the vehicle is docked. Umbilicals are disconnected just prior to launch or departure.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006307 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Aviation maintenance |
| Translations | German: Nabelschnur; Spanish: cordón umbilical; French: ombilical |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Umbilical",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A flexible cable or hose assembly that provides power, data, fluids, or gases from a ground support system to an aircraft or spacecraft. These connections are typically made during pre-flight preparations or while the vehicle is docked. Umbilicals are disconnected just prior to launch or departure.",
"subject": "Aviation maintenance",
"translations": {
"de": "Nabelschnur",
"es": "cordón umbilical",
"fr": "ombilical"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/umbilical/"
}
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