low-pressure cock

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• low-pressure cock — Generally referred to as LP cock. An on off cock located in the aircraft fuel system normally immediately after the main fuel supply tank. Once turned off, the fuel supply to the engine is stopped. The cock may be manually or electrically… …   Aviation dictionary

• HP (high-pressure) cock — The cock(s) used to stop the engine by cutting off the fuel supply to the burners. These may be electrically or manually controlled and are usually incorporated into fuel control units to eliminate unnecessary pipe connections. Unlike the low… …   Aviation dictionary

• shutoff valve — A flow control valve that can be used to stop a flow of fluid. A low pressure cock in the aircraft fuel system is a type of shutoff valve …   Aviation dictionary

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