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squib
An explosive device in the discharge valve of a high-rate-discharge container of fire-extinguishing agent. The squib drives a cutter into the seal in the container to discharge the agent.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Aircraft maintenance; Airframe
- Company: FAA
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