Washers are commonly used with bolts and nuts. Without them, the head of a bolt may dig into the surface of the fastened object, crushing and damaging the object. Washers prevent this from happening by distributing the bolt’s load across … Read More
It’s no secret that airplanes undergo a lot of inspections. Commercial airliners typically undergo D-checks every six to 10 years and A-checks every four to six months. D-checks involve heavy maintenance like checking airframes and engines, whereas A-checks involve light … Read More
Toggle switches offer a simple and effective electrical control solution. They are often found in aircraft cockpits where they allow pilots to control various systems. There are different types of toggle switches, however, such as one-pole toggle switches. Toggle Switches … Read More
Not all airplanes have the same takeoff distance. Also known as obstacle clearance takeoff distance, takeoff distance is the total horizontal distance an airplane requires to accelerate and take off to a specific altitude — typically 35 to 50 feet … Read More
Airframe bolts play an important role in aerospace engineering. Like all bolts, they are used to fasten parts. You can secure two or more parts together by running a bolt through them. Installing a nut onto the end of the … Read More
Disconnecting and reconnecting pipes can be laborious. Assuming the pipes use permanent fittings, you may have to cut them. An alternative to permanent fittings, however, is pipe unions. Pipe unions eliminate the need for cutting while allowing pipes to be … Read More
The altitude at which an airplane flies will affect its flight characteristics. At high altitudes, they typically experience better fuel efficiency. The air is less dense at high altitudes, so airplanes generate less drag. At low altitudes, conversely, the dense … Read More
If you’re planning to use an anchor nut, you’ll need to choose the right type. Also known as plate nuts, anchor nuts support blind fastener installations. They allow threaded fasteners to be installed, as well as removed, from a single … Read More
Bleeder plugs offer a simple and effective way to deal with trapped air or excess fluid in sealed systems. While they look like ordinary threaded caps, bleeder plugs follow a strict design. You can even find them in aerospace standards, … Read More
