When most people think of spark plugs, they envision automotive engines. Most automotive engines have a single spark plug per cylinder. As shown in the adjacent illustration, they are small conductive devices that are designed to generate a spark. But … Read More
Unlike with cars and other land vehicles, most airplanes aren’t powered by a single engine. They typically feature multiple engines. The Boeing 737 and the Airbus A300, for instance, feature two engines. The Boeing 787 and the Airbus A380, on … Read More
Airplanes feature a variety of fasteners. In addition to traditional fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, many of them feature alternative fasteners like nutplates. Also known as anchor nuts, nutplates are stationary nuts that are riveted in place. You can … Read More
Airplanes feature a variety of flight control surfaces, including horizontal stabilizers. Also known as tailplanes, horizontal stabilizers are adjustable flaps located on the tail of an airplane. They are used primarily to stabilize airplanes while simultaneously increasing lift. Not all … Read More
Pressure hoses are commonly used in airplanes. From light aircraft to twin-aisle wide-body aircraft, many airplanes feature them in their construction. Pressure hoses may look like ordinary fluid-carrying hoses, but they are designed specifically for use with pressurized systems. The … Read More
Are you looking to buy radio frequency (RF) connectors? As the name suggests, RF connectors are designed for RF transmission applications. They support multi-megahertz radio frequencies, such as those used for aviation communication systems. While all RF connectors support RF … Read More
Ever wonder how airplanes slow down when flying? Faster isn’t always better. If an airplane is approaching a runway, it may need to slow down. While different types of airplanes feature different braking systems, many of them use air brakes. … Read More
Nuts are commonly used in conjunction with threaded fasteners to join multiple parts together. You can use them with bolts, for instance. Nuts have internal threading that supports mating with the external threading of bolts. Over time, however, nuts may … Read More
Wet wing airplanes are on the rise. They are used in both military and civilian aviation. Many narrow-body and wide-body civilian airliners, in fact, use a wet wing design. What Is a Wet Wing Airplane? A wet wing airplane is … Read More
