Aerospace Engineering

The wingbox is an important part of nearly all fixed-wing airplanes. It forms the structural center of an airplane’s wings while simultaneously allowing for the use of other wing parts like flaps and wingtips. It’s known as the “wingbox” because … Read More

Airplanes require a variety of fasteners. In addition to traditional threaded fasteners, they often feature blind fasteners. Pop rivets, for instance, are commonly used in the aerospace manufacturing industry. If you’re building an airplane, you may want to use pop … Read More

Cabin air filters are commonly used in private and commercial airplanes alike. The Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, for instance, feature a pair of cabin air filters. Passengers won’t be able to see them. Nonetheless, the cabin air filters will … Read More

Airplanes aren’t immune to damage. When flying at speeds of 400 to 600 mph, they are exposed to significant stress. Over time, this can weaken or even crack parts of their airframe. Speed tape is available, however, to perform on-the-spot … Read More

Ever wonder why airplanes are painted? At an altitude of 30,000 feet, most people won’t see an airplane’s exterior. Therefore, conventional wisdom may lead you to believe that paint isn’t necessarily. Aside from aesthetics, though, airplanes require paint for other … Read More

Firewalls aren’t limited to automobiles. While you can find them in cars, trucks and other automobiles, they are commonly used in airplanes as well. Firewalls are an important part of most airplanes. They act as barriers between an airplane’s engines … Read More

Airplanes often require special types of fasteners. While most airplanes still have bolts, many of them have clevis pins as well. Clevis pins are fasteners that, like other types of fasteners, are used to secure parts. They don’t feature threading, … Read More

Washers come in a variety of styles. While nearly all of them consist of a ring-shaped piece of metal, some of them are slightly raised. Cupped washers, for instance, have a raised and canonical design. They aren’t completely flat like … Read More

Deicing boots are commonly found on commercial jets. Commercial jets fly at high altitudes. The typical cruising altitude for a commercial jet is about 30,000 to 40,000 feet. At these altitudes, temperatures can drop to a staggering minus 70 degrees … Read More