UPLOCK Meaning and
Definition
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Uplock is a term commonly used in the aerospace industry, particularly in relation to aircraft landing gear systems. It refers to a mechanical device or mechanism that plays a crucial role in the locking and securing of aircraft landing gear components. Specifically, an uplock is responsible for ensuring that the landing gear remains in the retracted or up position during flight, preventing unintentional deployment.
The uplock mechanism typically consists of various mechanical linkages, levers, gears, or hydraulic systems that are designed to engage and lock the landing gear in its stowed position. It is typically actuated or released by hydraulic or electrical signals from the aircraft's control system, depending on the specific aircraft design.
The uplock system provides critical safety functionality during flight, as it prevents unintended or premature deployment of the landing gear, which could have disastrous consequences. Furthermore, it ensures that the landing gear remains securely stowed, reducing aerodynamic drag and contributing to improved fuel efficiency.
The term "uplock" is derived from the upward action of the locking mechanism, which engages when the landing gear is retracted. Conversely, the corresponding mechanism that locks the landing gear in the extended or down position is referred to as the "downlock." Together, the uplock and downlock systems work in harmony to ensure proper deployment and retraction of the landing gear, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of aircraft.
Common Misspellings for UPLOCK
Similar spelling words for UPLOCK
- OPLIGA,
- epilogue,
- IIPLC,
- applique,
- AEHPLC,
- ipalco,
- opelika,
- IBELCO,
- IPLWG,
- OPLOG,
- IEPLC,
- weblike,
- 'applique,
- APLEC,
- abulic,
- yabloko,
- IPLKOA,
- OPLOC,
- WEBALOG,
- obeliac,
- weblog,
- FAC/OBLIG.,
- Oblique-angled,
- oobleck,
- EAPLC,
- apolog,
- UEPLAC,
- IBOLC,
- Applica.,
- IPLKOE,
- oblak,
- aboulic,
- IBLUG,
- oblique,
- Eobliqua,
- EBLWG,
- appalachia,
- EBLUG,
- obliqua,
- appliqué,
- APLIC-I,
- obloquy,
- Uplook,
- EPLCG,
- whiplike,
- OPLAC,
- eyeblack,
- AHBLC,
- APLICA,
- APLC,
- apelike,
- IBULC,
- epilog,
- apologue,
- APPLOG,
- Uppluck.
Conjugate verb Uplock
CONDITIONAL
I
would uplock
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would uplock
they
would uplock
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be uplocking
you
would be uplocking
he/she/it
would be uplocking
we
would be uplocking
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would be uplocking
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have uplock
you
would have uplock
he/she/it
would have uplock
we
would have uplock
they
would have uplock
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been uplocking
you
would have been uplocking
he/she/it
would have been uplocking
we
would have been uplocking
they
would have been uplocking
FUTURE
I
will uplock
you
will uplock
he/she/it
will uplock
we
will uplock
they
will uplock
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be uplocking
you
will be uplocking
he/she/it
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will be uplocking
they
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FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have uplocked
you
will have uplocked
he/she/it
will have uplocked
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will have uplocked
they
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been uplocking
you
will have been uplocking
he/she/it
will have been uplocking
we
will have been uplocking
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IMPERATIVE
you
uplock
we
let´s uplock
to uplock
PAST
I
uplocked
you
uplocked
he/she/it
uplocked
we
uplocked
they
uplocked
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was uplocking
you
were uplocking
he/she/it
was uplocking
we
were uplocking
they
were uplocking
PAST PARTICIPLE
uplocked
PAST PERFECT
I
had uplocked
you
had uplocked
he/she/it
had uplocked
we
had uplocked
they
had uplocked
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been uplocking
you
had been uplocking
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had been uplocking
we
had been uplocking
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had been uplocking
PRESENT
I
uplock
you
uplock
he/she/it
uplocks
we
uplock
they
uplock
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am uplocking
you
are uplocking
he/she/it
is uplocking
we
are uplocking
they
are uplocking
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
uplocking
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have uplocked
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has uplocked
we
have uplocked
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been uplocking
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