Airplanes don’t stay at cruising altitude forever. Eventually, they must descend so that they can prepare to land. Top-of-descent points play an important role in this process. Air traffic controllers use it to maintain traffic flow, whereas commercial airlines use … 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
Leaf spring receptacles are used in a wide range of aerospace-related applications. You can find them in engine cowlings, aircraft access panels, electrical housings, doors and more. Even with their widespread usage, though, many people are unfamiliar with them. What … 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
Leaf spring receptacles are used in a wide range of aerospace-related applications. You can find them in engine cowlings, aircraft access panels, electrical housings, doors and more. Even with their widespread usage, though, many people are unfamiliar with them. What … Read More
Airplanes don’t stay at cruising altitude forever. Eventually, they must descend so that they can prepare to land. Top-of-descent points play an important role in this process. Air traffic controllers use it to maintain traffic flow, whereas commercial airlines use … Read More
When running cables through holes, you need to take steps to prevent them from damage. Most cables have an outer jacket. Friction, however, can wear down this jacket and expose the cable’s inner conductors to damage such as fraying. Fortunately, … Read More
If you’ve ever looked out the window while waiting at an airport, you may recall seeing numbers on the runways. Each runway is assigned a unique number. While some people assume these numbers are random, there’s actually a methodical system … Read More
Washers play an important role in many everyday products and assemblies. With their disc-like shape, they are able to distribute the load of threaded fasteners. You can drive a screw or bolt through the center of a washer. The head … Read More
Turboprops are one of the most common types of aircraft engines. Research shows they power about half of all short-range airplanes. Conventional jet engines like turbofans still dominate the long-range market, but many short-range airplanes use turboprops. Turboprops are gas … Read More
When using machine screws in hard materials like metal, you’ll typically need to tap the threads. Doing so allows for tight tolerances between the screw and the material. The screw’s external threads will closely match and align with the material’s … Read More
Ever wonder how anti-seize lube works for airplane spark plugs? It’s not uncommon for airplane spark plugs to feature a thin layer of anti-seize lube. Spark plugs, of course, aren’t limited to automobiles. Nearly all airplanes with reciprocating engines use … Read More
If you regularly use quarter-turn fasteners, you may want to invest in snap rings. Also known as jump rings, they prevent quarter-turn fasteners from falling out. Without a snap ring, quarter-turn fasteners may fall out when turned 90 degrees counterclockwise … Read More
