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Aircraft cowlings must be secured so that they don’t open or fall off during flight. Most jet-engine airplanes, of course, have removable coverings over their engines. Known as cowlings, they reduce drag, improve airflow and promote cooling. If you own … Read More

You can’t build an airplane without fasteners. A typical commercial airliner has hundreds of thousands of individual parts. Fasteners are responsible for holding these parts together and, thus, maintaining the airplane’s structural integrity. In this post, we’re going to reveal … Read More

Sandpaper isn’t the only abrasive finishing tool with which you can use to remove surface imperfections. There are other finishing tools available, such as scuff hand pads. Developed by 3M, scuff hand pads are highly versatile. Here’s everything you need … Read More

O-rings play an important role in the aerospace manufacturing industry. Also known as toric joints — a reference to their circular torus shape — they are designed to seal the spaces around hoses and other parts. Connection points for hoses … Read More

Hoses and tubes are commonly used in airplanes. There are pneumatic and hydraulic hoses, for instance. The former carries pressurized air, whereas the latter carries pressure liquid. Airplanes use these hoses in various systems, such as landing gear and engine … Read More

A little bit of erosion tape goes a long way at protecting the leading edges of airplanes from weather-related damage. You can apply it to the wings, tail assembly, landing gear and more. Once in place, erosion tape will create … Read More

Heat shrink tubing offers a simple and effective way to protect wires from damage. Also known as heat shrink, it consists of plastic tubing material. Rather than leaving wires exposed, you can run them through the hollow center of heat … Read More

Nylon washers have become a popular alternative to traditional metal washers. They still feature the same ring-shaped design, and they are still used to distribute the load of a threaded fastener. The difference, of course, lies in the material from … Read More

Rivets are commonly used in the aerospace manufacturing industry. The Boeing 747, for instance, features over 1 million rivets. As permanent fasteners, rivets are better protected from vibration-related loosening than traditional threaded fasteners. There are different types of rivets, however, … Read More