Ever wonder how airplanes are able to stay so steady during flight? The answer is yaw dampers. As their name suggests, yaw dampers reduce or “dampen” an airplane’s yaw. The end result is a smoother, steadier flight. To learn more … Read More
Whether you’re doing a home project or working on an aircraft, choosing the right type of adhesive is important. Adhesives, of course, are products that cause objects to stick together. They offer a simple and effective way to join two … Read More
The weight of an aircraft can affect its performance in several ways. Some airplanes are heavier than others. A standard Cessna 172, for instance, weighs about 1,669 pounds without any cargo or passengers. An Airbus A320, on the other hand, weighs … 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
Electrical terminals come in a variety of styles. While most people are familiar with ring terminals and spade terminals, terminal lugs often go unnoticed. Like all electrical terminals, terminal lugs create a secure link between a cable and a fixed … Read More
Reducer fittings offer a simple and effective way to connect two pipes of different diameters. As their name suggests, they “reduce” the diameter of the pipes. With a reducer fitting, you can connect one pipe to another pipe with a … Read More
Electrical terminals come in a variety of styles. While most people are familiar with ring terminals and spade terminals, terminal lugs often go unnoticed. Like all electrical terminals, terminal lugs create a secure link between a cable and a fixed … Read More
Ever wonder how airplanes are able to stay so steady during flight? The answer is yaw dampers. As their name suggests, yaw dampers reduce or “dampen” an airplane’s yaw. The end result is a smoother, steadier flight. To learn more … Read More
Washers are commonly used with bolts and nuts. Without them, the head of a bolt may dig into the surface of the fastened object, crushing and damaging the object. Washers prevent this from happening by distributing the bolt’s load across … Read More
It’s no secret that airplanes undergo a lot of inspections. Commercial airliners typically undergo D-checks every six to 10 years and A-checks every four to six months. D-checks involve heavy maintenance like checking airframes and engines, whereas A-checks involve light … Read More
Toggle switches offer a simple and effective electrical control solution. They are often found in aircraft cockpits where they allow pilots to control various systems. There are different types of toggle switches, however, such as one-pole toggle switches. Toggle Switches … Read More
Not all airplanes have the same takeoff distance. Also known as obstacle clearance takeoff distance, takeoff distance is the total horizontal distance an airplane requires to accelerate and take off to a specific altitude — typically 35 to 50 feet … Read More
Airframe bolts play an important role in aerospace engineering. Like all bolts, they are used to fasten parts. You can secure two or more parts together by running a bolt through them. Installing a nut onto the end of the … Read More
Disconnecting and reconnecting pipes can be laborious. Assuming the pipes use permanent fittings, you may have to cut them. An alternative to permanent fittings, however, is pipe unions. Pipe unions eliminate the need for cutting while allowing pipes to be … Read More
The altitude at which an airplane flies will affect its flight characteristics. At high altitudes, they typically experience better fuel efficiency. The air is less dense at high altitudes, so airplanes generate less drag. At low altitudes, conversely, the dense … Read More
