Landing gear assemblies consist of more than wheels and struts; many of them feature shimmy dampers as well. They are typically found on airplanes with tricycle-style landing gear where they prevent wheel oscillation. Here’s everything you need to know about … 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
Bleeder plugs offer a simple and effective way to deal with trapped air or excess fluid in sealed systems. While they look like ordinary threaded caps, bleeder plugs follow a strict design. You can even find them in aerospace standards, … 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
Bleeder plugs offer a simple and effective way to deal with trapped air or excess fluid in sealed systems. While they look like ordinary threaded caps, bleeder plugs follow a strict design. You can even find them in aerospace standards, … 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
Landing gear assemblies consist of more than wheels and struts; many of them feature shimmy dampers as well. They are typically found on airplanes with tricycle-style landing gear where they prevent wheel oscillation. Here’s everything you need to know about … Read More
When researching components for pressurized aircraft systems, you may come across air valves. They are found in nearly all modern airplanes. Pressurized systems, such as oleo-pneumatic struts, use air valves to regulate their pressure. For a better understanding of air … Read More
Sensors play an important role in modern aviation. A typical airplane has hundreds or even thousands of sensors, each of which collects valuable data. Among these sensors are total air temperature probes. The Basics of Total Air Temperature Probes Total … Read More
They may be small in size, but fasteners play a big role in aerospace engineering. They are used to mechanically hold two or more parts together. Temporary fasteners include bolts, screws and nuts, whereas permanent fasteners include rivets, staples and … Read More
A typical airplane has hundreds of thousands or even millions of parts. While most people are familiar with major parts like the wings, tail and engines, smaller parts like breather vents often go unnoticed. Nonetheless, breather vents play an important … Read More
Aircraft structures are often engineered with tight tolerances. If a component has a gap or isn’t properly misaligned, the entire structure may succumb to excessive vibrations. Shim washers, however, offer a solution. These specialized washers can fill spaces to meet … Read More
Do you know the difference between autopilot and flight director? In the early days of aviation, airplanes only featured manual controls. It wasn’t until 1912 when autopilot was invented, which automated many basic flight controls. In the 1950s, however, flight … Read More
