Aerospace Engineering

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

Think grommets and rivets are the same? Think again. While they are both used in the aerospace industry, they are two different types of components with their own unique purpose. Unless you’re familiar with them, though, you might be wondering … Read More

When researching aerospace components, you may come across high-lift devices. All airplanes require lift. Lift is the invisible force that acts against gravity. During flight, it holds airplanes in the air. While most of the lift produced by airplanes comes … Read More

Cleco fasteners are commonly used in the aerospace manufacturing industry. Like most other types of fasteners, they are designed to hold parts together. Cleco fasteners, however, aren’t designed for permanent fastening applications. Rather, they are typically used to temporarily hold … Read More

Commercial airplanes often feature multiple types of emergency exits. In addition to traditional emergency exit doors, they feature overwing exits. From the Boeing 737 to the Airbus A320, some of the world’s most popular commercial airplanes feature overwing exits. What … Read More

When installing gaskets, you may want to use gasket sealant. Gaskets are often exposed to heat, pressure and chemicals. Over time, the combination of these elements can degrade gaskets. Gaskets may begin to leak, or they fail completely. Fortunately, you … Read More

Nuts are commonly used with bolts. After inserting a bolt through an object, you can secure it with a nut. Twisting a nut onto the end of the bolt will prevent the bolt from coming out. While some nuts are … Read More

Airplanes feature many different aerodynamic devices. While some of these devices are large, such as the wings, others are smaller and less noticeable. Strakes, for instance, fall under the latter category. Even if you regularly travel via a commercial airliner, … Read More