Tires are an essential part of a typical airplane’s landing gear. With the exception of seaplanes, which have floats or pontoons that allow for water-based landings, nearly all airplanes have tires. Some airplanes, however, have different types of tires than … Read More

Solid rivets play an important role in the aerospace industry. Consisting of a cylindrical shaft and a mushroom-shaped head, they are designed to permanently hold two or more parts together. A hole is initially drilled through the parts, after which … Read More

Ever wonder how in-flight internet works? Most homes and businesses leverage a landline connection. Internet service providers (ISPs) run copper or fiber optic lines to their customers, which carry data. Airplanes, of course, don’t have a landline connection, so they … Read More

Modern-day airplanes are fitted with a variety of lights. In addition to flashing strobe lights, for instance, most of them feature beacon lamps. What are beacon lamps exactly, and why do airplanes have them? What Are Beacon Lamps? Beacon lamps … Read More

Nearly all airplanes are powered by one or more combustion engines. Combustion engines are fuel-burning engines that have an internal chamber. They are designed to burn a mixture of fuel and air in this chamber, which creates hot exhaust gases … Read More

Rain isn’t the only force of nature that affects airplanes. Equally if not more impactful is wind shear. From small Cessnas to jumbo-sized commercial airliners, it affects all types of airplanes. For a better understanding of wind shear and how … Read More

Anti-seize lubricant plays an important role in protecting fasteners and parts from damage. Bolts, screws and nuts will create friction with the parts with which they are used. If left unchecked, this friction can result in damage in the form … Read More

Turbofans are one of the most common types of airplane engines. A type of air-breathing jet engine, they offer a unique combination of power and efficiency. Turbofans feature a ducted fan that draws air into a combustion chamber where it’s … Read More

Ring terminals offer a simple and effective way to connect electrical cables to circuit points. Also known as ring connectors, they feature a tube-shaped conductive insert on one end and a conductive ring on the other end. After stripping the … Read More