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Toggle switches are commonly found in aircraft cockpits. They typically feature an ON-OFF position that, as the name suggests, can be toggled. Fuel pumps, navigation lights, beacon lights and various avionics, for instance, are often controlled with a toggle switch. … Read More

Wire nuts offer an easy and effective way to connect two or more wires. Also known as wire caps, they consist of a cylindrical hollow tube that’s open on one end. After stripping insulation off the wires, you can place … Read More

Ever wonder what locking mechanisms engineers use to prevent aerospace fasteners from loosening midflight? Airplanes rely on fasteners to create strong joints and hold various parts together. A typical Boeing 767, in fact, has nearly 2 million fasteners. Even smaller … Read More

Have you heard of screwlock assemblies? They are commonly used in the aviation industry. Airplanes, of course, produce vibrations. If left unchecked, these vibrations can cause electrical connectors and components to come loose. Screwlock assemblies, however, offer a simple and … Read More

Choosing screws made of the right material is important when fastening aluminum panels. While they all feature a partially or fully threaded shank, screws are available in different materials. Some of them are made of stainless steel. Other screws are … Read More

Heat shrink tubing is commonly used in aircraft electrical systems. From the cockpit and cabin to the landing gear and hydraulic bays, many parts of an airplane have electrical systems. They feature an array of wires that transmit and receive … Read More

Fire protection is a critical part of aircraft engineering. Among the many components that protect airplanes and other types of aircraft from fire hazards are fire sleeves. Consisting of hollow tubes or “sleeves” made of fire-resistant materials, they shield hoses, … Read More

Rivets play an important role in the aerospace industry. These heavy-duty fasteners are used to create permanent joints in airplanes and other types of aircraft. A typical Boeing 737, for instance, has roughly 200,000 rivets. When shopping for aerospace rivets, … Read More

Drill bits play an important role in many different industries. Consisting of a shank and flute, they are used to drill holes in workpieces and objects. The shank portion is attached to the chuck of a drill. Once attached, the … Read More