As a pilot, you probably know the dangers of ice buildup. Even small amounts of ice can cause serious mechanical problems, such as obstructed fuel lines and filters. While you can’t control the atmospheric temperature, however, there are ways to … Read More
The wings of a typical airplane have a leading edge and a trailing edge. Both of these edges play an important role in the flight dynamics of modern-day airplanes. Most airplanes today don’t have flat, fixed wings. Rather, they have … Read More
Hose clamps play an important role in protecting against leaks. Also known as hose locks, they are designed to squeeze hoses around mating surfaces. Even when pressurized fluid flows through the hose, it won’t leak. The clamp will create a … Read More
Quarter-turn panel studs are commonly used in the aerospace manufacturing industry. These specialty fasteners are secure, easy to install and long-lasting. If you’re thinking about using them, however, there are a few things you should know. Below is a beginner’s … Read More
An attitude indicator is an important type of flight instrument. Located in the cockpit — as part of the six-pack of flight instruments — it reveals the airplane’s position relative to the Earth’s horizon. Whether you’re flying a turbofan or … Read More
Fasteners play an important role in aerospace manufacturing. Whether powered by turbofan or turboprop engines, all airplanes have fasteners. A typical Boeing 747, in fact, has roughly 3 million fasteners. Some types of fasteners, however, are better suited for aerospace … Read More
Turbofan engines are synonymous with modern-day airplanes. Also known as fanjets, they are airbreathing engines that generate propulsion by releasing a stream of air and combustion gas out a nozzle. Most commercial airplanes are powered by turbofan engines. While they … Read More
Airplanes are often classified according to their wing configuration. There are monoplanes and biplanes, for example. Monoplanes and biplanes feature different wing configurations. As a result, they not only look different; monoplanes and biplanes have different flight dynamics. What Is … Read More
Rivets are commonly used in the aerospace and manufacturing industries. They are permanent mechanical fasteners with an expanding part — typically the tail or head — that’s used to join two or more objects. When shopping for rivets, though, you … Read More
