If you ever step into the cockpit of a light piston airplane, you may discover that it has an exhaust temperature gauge. Also known as an EGT gauge or EGT sensor, it reveals the temperature of the airplane’s exhaust gases. … Read More
Bolts come in a variety of styles. While most of these styles consist of a solid head with a fixed number of edges, some of them feature a drive recess within the head. Known as internal wrenching bolts, they are … Read More
For some fastening applications, a traditional nut simply won’t cut it. Instead, you may need to use a nutplate. Also known as an anchor nuts, nutplates are fasteners with a threaded hole in the center. They are typically made of … Read More
As most seasoned pilots know, activating the ignition switch is one of the first steps to taking off from the runway. It’s the equivalent of inserting and turning a key in the ignition of an automobile. The ignition switch will … Read More
When using cables to lift or tow objects, you may want to invest in a shackle. Connecting a cable directly to an object can result in damage. Due to friction, either the cable or the object itself may sustain damage. … Read More
The throttle is one of the most important control mechanisms in an airplane. Also known as a throttle lever, it allows pilots to adjust the engine power. Pilots can increase or decrease an engine’s power by pushing or pulling the … Read More
Washers play an important role in protecting equipment and related parts from damage. These ring-shaped fasteners are designed to distribute the load of a threaded fastener. Rather than placing a bolt directly through the equipment or parts, you can use … Read More
Fuses play an important role in protecting electronic devices from overcurrent-related damage. From appliances and light fixtures to flight instruments and radios, most electronic devices can only handle so much electricity. Overcurrent is a phenomenon in which the current to … Read More
Have you ever looked out the window of a commercial airliner, only to discover a pattern of small cracks in the glass? Upon seeing these cracks, you may assume the window is no longer safe. After all, commercial airliners have … Read More
