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When researching some of the different types of washers used in the aerospace industry, you may come across lock washers. They are fasteners used to distribute the load of a threaded bolt. Lock washers, however, go one step further. While … Read More

Accounting for approximately 8% of the Earth’s crust, aluminum is the world’s third-most abundant metal. In 2016, global production of aluminum reached an all-time high of 58.8 million tons — and there’s no signs of production slowing down anytime soon. … Read More

Hoses are commonly used in both automobiles and airplanes. Consisting of rubber tubes, they are designed to carry liquid — coolant, oil, etc. — to different parts. When connecting a hose to a part, though, a clamp may be required. … Read More

Batteries are an important part of most airplanes. Even if an airplane has combustion jet engines, it will likely feature a set of batteries. The Boeing 747, for instance, is equipped with two batteries. One of these batteries serves as … Read More

Airplanes are complex vehicles that require many different parts to manufacture. Some reports, in fact, suggest that a typical Boeing 747 contains roughly 6 million parts. While some of these parts are structural panels, others are fasteners. Blind rivets are … Read More

A lot of parts go into the construction of an airplane. A typical Boeing 747, for instance, has approximately 6 million parts. Of course, many of these parts are small. Most airplanes have thousands of small fasteners, with rivets being … Read More

When shopping for cable connectors, you may come across SPI Connects. Many cable connectors for commercial airplanes and military vehicles are manufactured by SPI Connects. What are SPI Connects connectors exactly, and why you should choose them? Overview of SPI … Read More

Aerospace Washers Aircraft washers used in airframe repair are either plain, lock, or special type washers. Plain Washers Plain washers (figure 6-11), both the AN960 and AN970, are used under hex nuts. They provide a smooth bearing surface and act … Read More

Aerospace Rivets An aircraft, even though made of the best materials and strongest parts, would be of doubtful value unless those parts were firmly held together. Several methods are used to hold metal parts together; they include riveting, bolting, brazing, … Read More