overtorque en · NOUN
Etymology
From over- + torque.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The production of excessive torque in an engine.
Overtorque of the delta hinge bolt is reported to cause binding in the pitch change mechanism and failure of the tail rotor pitch change bearing.
1969, Federal Aviation Administration, General aviation inspection aids, page 22:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| overtorques | Number=Plur | lexicographic |