Aircraft Systems
A sensor in an engine or gearbox that detects metallic particles, indicating wear or damage to internal components.
Quick answer: A sensor in an engine or gearbox that detects metallic particles, indicating wear or damage to internal components.
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A sensor in an engine or gearbox that detects metallic particles, indicating wear or damage to internal components.
chip detector matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
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In this glossary, chip detector refers to: A sensor in an engine or gearbox that detects metallic particles, indicating wear or damage to internal components.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Maintenance, chip detector on right engine indicates metal particles, requesting detailed inspection after shutdown."
chip detector matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
chip detector is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, chip detector is grouped under Aircraft Systems. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
A sensor in an engine or gearbox that detects metallic particles, indicating wear or damage to internal components.
Maintenance, chip detector on right engine indicates metal particles, requesting detailed inspection after shutdown.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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