When most people think of tape, they envision traditional cellophane tape. Consisting of transparent cellophane with adhesive on one side, cellophane tape is commonly used in classrooms and offices. In the aviation industry, other types of tape are typically used, … 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
Washers play an important role in many fastening applications. Consisting of a metal disc with a hole in the center, they are used to distribute the load of a bolt. Washers essentially distribute the load across a larger area — … Read More
While the exact number varies, statistics show that there are roughly 100,000 to 130,000 flights globally on any given day. Many of these flights fall under the category of commercial aviation. Others, however, fall under the category of general aviation. … Read More
Washers play an important role in many fastening applications. Consisting of a metal disc with a hole in the center, they are used to distribute the load of a bolt. Washers essentially distribute the load across a larger area — … Read More
When most people think of tape, they envision traditional cellophane tape. Consisting of transparent cellophane with adhesive on one side, cellophane tape is commonly used in classrooms and offices. In the aviation industry, other types of tape are typically used, … Read More
Airplanes can have hundreds of thousands or even a million individual parts. Some of these parts are well-known, such as the landing gear and control surfaces. Other parts, however, are often overlooked. Magnetic chip detectors fall under the latter category. … Read More
Ever wonder how airplanes are able to take off from and land on unpaved runways? Unpaved runways often contain small rocks or gravel. If an airplane has one or more jet engines, it may suck up debris such as this. … Read More
Do you know the difference between light jets and very light jets? Business jets are often categorized by size. There are large jets like the Embraer Legacy 600 and 650, and there are mid-size jets like the Learjet 45 and … Read More
Jet engines may dominate the commercial aviation industry, but many airplanes still use propeller engines for propulsion. Propeller engines are commonly found on light aircraft, cargo airplanes and various military airplanes. They are typically more fuel-efficient for short-haul flights than … Read More
Most airplanes don’t use all-mechanical flight controls. Instead, they rely heavily on hydraulics. Hydraulic systems give pilots the force needed to move otherwise large and heavy control surfaces, such as flaps. To learn more about hydraulic systems and how they … Read More
Nutplates are commonly used in airplanes and other types of aircraft. Consisting of a threaded hole — along with one or more mounting holes — they allow for blind fastener installations. You can install bolts with nutplates, for instance, while … Read More
Wire connectors come in a variety of styles. Some of them require nothing more than twisting, such as wing nut connectors. After stripping about 1 inch of insulation off the ends of both wires, you can place the exposed ends … Read More
