Aerospace Engineering

Clevis fasteners are used in many different industries, some of which include construction, agriculture, marine and manufacturing. Also known simply as a clevis, a clevis fastener is a multi-part fastening system. Among other things, it features a clevis pin. If … Read More

It’s a common myth that the air inside of airplane cabins is dirty. When flying aboard a commercial airplane, you’ll typically breathe in a mixture of about half fresh air and half fresh air. Commercial airplanes are equipped with air … Read More

To say airplanes have a lot of parts would be an understatement. When accounting for everything from landing wheel bearings and wheels to wires and fasteners, many airplanes have millions of parts. Some of these parts, however, are more important … Read More

Not all airplanes have plain, smooth leading edges. Whether it’s a commercial jet or a small private airliner, many of them feature leading edge extensions. What are leading edge extensions exactly, and how do they work in airplanes? What Are … Read More

Pilots don’t rely on a single metric to determine the temperature of the air outside of an airplane. Most cockpits display several different air temperatures, including total air temperature (TAT), static air temperature (SAT) and International Standard Atmospheric (ISA) temperature … Read More

Wings are an essential part of all airplanes. In the field of aeronautics, they are airfoil structures that generate lift. As air flows over and under an airplane’s wings they’ll generate lift. Lift, of course, is the invisible force that … Read More

Landing gear is an essential component of all airplanes. Located in the undercarriage, it consists of wheels, cables, bakes and other parts that allow airplanes to safely move on the runway. Whether they are taking off or landing, pilots must … Read More

Airplanes feature a variety of flight control surfaces. In addition to ailerons and elevators, for instance, there are rudders. Many airplanes — particularly smaller airplanes — feature a single rudder. Like all other flight control surfaces, it allows pilots to … Read More

Corrosion can take a toll on aircraft batteries. If left unchecked, it can restrict the flow of current. In some cases, aircraft batteries may fail to hold a charge if they are severely corroded. The good news is that you … Read More