No airplane is complete without a fuselage. It serves as the main body of an airplane while containing the cargo and passengers. While most airplanes only have a single fuselage, however, some of them are designed with two fuselages. Known … Read More
Fastening two pieces of sheet metal together requires proper alignment. If you’re going to use rivet-based fasteners, for instance, you’ll need to align the rivet holes. Proper alignment will ensure that the holes are created in the same area on … Read More
Fuses are commonly used in the electrical systems of airplanes. Up until the mid-1960s, in fact, they were the primary form of protection for electrical devices in airplanes. While many modern airplanes now feature circuit breakers, fuse boxes aren’t obsolete. … Read More
Monroe Engineering Products announced today that is has completed rebranding Rochester Hills, MI—May 11, 2022— Monroe Engineering Products, a leading manufacturer and distributor of hardware, electrical components, rubber & sealing, and cables & harnesses, has completed an extensive rebranding effort … Read More
Are you familiar with grommets? Consisting of a ring-shaped piece of material with a hole in the center, they look like rubber O-rings. While O-rings are used to seal mating surfaces and joints, however, grommets are used for other purposes. … Read More
Are you familiar with the different seat classes? Depending on the particular type of commercial airliner, you may be able to choose from up to four seat classes. Seat classes govern the airliner’s cabin configuration. Depending on how the cabin … Read More
No airplane is complete without a fuselage. It serves as the main body of an airplane while containing the cargo and passengers. While most airplanes only have a single fuselage, however, some of them are designed with two fuselages. Known … Read More
Airplanes are often equipped with multiple hinge-like control surfaces on their wings, including flaps and slats. In their default position, flaps and slats remain flush with the wings. Pilots can lower these control surfaces, however, to increase lift or drag. … Read More
Are you familiar with grommets? Consisting of a ring-shaped piece of material with a hole in the center, they look like rubber O-rings. While O-rings are used to seal mating surfaces and joints, however, grommets are used for other purposes. … Read More
Whether it’s a large Airbus A380 or a single-engine Cessna 172, most airplanes rely on landing gear to touch down on the runway. Landing gear consists of wheeled assemblies that allow airplanes to roll on hard surfaces, such as runways. … Read More
No airplane is immune to the effects of turbulence. If you’re a seasoned flyer, however, you may have noticed that bigger airplanes typically experience less turbulence. A Boeing 737, for instance, will almost certainly experience more turbulence than a smaller … Read More
Turbofan engines are synonymous with the commercial aviation industry. With the exception of small passenger jets, most commercial jets use them as their main source of propulsion. Not to be confused with a turbojet, a turbofan is a type of … Read More
Blind rivets have revolutionized the way in which parts are fastened. Unlike traditional rivets, they don’t require access to both sides of the parts. They are known as “blind” rivets because they only require access to the front of the … Read More
Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or a student in training, you’ve probably heard of preflight checklists. It plays an important role in aviation safety by ensuring that pilots don’t forget any critical tasks. Pilots will start at the top of … Read More
Choosing the right drill bit is important when dealing with tough materials. While an inexpensive aluminum drill bit may suffice for wood, harder and stronger materials require a different approach. Fortunately, drill bits are available in a variety of styles, … Read More
