lockpin
nounEtymology From lock + pin.
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Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A pin used to lock a mechanism and prevent it from moving.
- The pulling force exerted by the arms will then cause the spring-loaded lockpin retract collar to contact two fiberglass catches in the receptacle.1970, US Bureau of Naval Personnel, Aviation Structural Mechanic E 1 & C., page 270:
- The lockpin housing contains a bushing for the parking lockpin mechanism and a bonded nylon strap.1989, US Department of the Army, Aviation Unit and Intermediate Maintenance Manual, page 3-54:
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- These safety lockpins, when engaged, prevent the main locking pins from disengaging, regardless of hydraulic pressure.2008, US Navy, Grumman F6F Hellcat Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions, →ISBN, page 16: