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A "horseshoe" describes a malfunction where a parachute deploys, but remains attached to a skydiver by its risers and at least one other point. This prevents the canopy from opening properly and the canopy and lines form a horseshoe shape extending from the risers up and then back down again to the other point where the parachute remains ...
A group of tell-tales showing lights for "brake fluid", "stop lamp" and "check engine" Graphical tell-talesA tell-tale, sometimes called an idiot light [1] or warning light, is an indicator of malfunction or operation of a system, indicated by a binary (on/off) illuminated light, symbol or text legend.
Warning light may refer to: Aircraft warning lights, a device used on radio masts and towers and other tall structures to prevent collisions; Idiot light, an indicator of malfunction of a system within a motor vehicle, especially if used to replace a gauge Check engine light, to indicate malfunction of a computerized engine management system
Aircraft warning lights at the Mannheim telecommunications tower, in the background the bright torchlight of a steam cracker, in the distance warning lights from wind turbines Structure using a white strobe Structure using a Red/White Strobe Closeup of an aircraft warning light on top of a highrise in Changzhou, China Structure using high-intensity white lights and a medium-intensity white strobe
An indicator lamp (or indicator light) is an illuminated device that is intended to visually convey a single status to the user of a piece of equipment. Indicator lamp may refer to: Check engine light, a tell-tale warning light in automobiles; Tell-tale (automotive), a more generic class of indicators
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A malfunction is a state in which something functions incorrectly or is obstructed from functioning at all. Some types of malfunctions are: Malfunction (parachuting), malfunction of a parachute; Sexual malfunction, also called "sexual dysfunction" See also dyspareunia; Wardrobe malfunction, a euphemism, or slang term, for accidental nudity in ...