Airplane cockpits are equipped with a variety of notification lights, some of which are designed to warn pilots and copilots about potential hazards. Known as warning lights, they play an important role in flight safety. What Are Warning Lights? Warning … Read More
Airplanes require a propulsion system. The propulsion system is responsible for moving airplanes forward. While there are many different types of propulsion systems, two of the most common include jet engines and turboprops. What’s the difference between jet engines and … Read More
Airplanes require the use of special fasteners. During flight, airplanes will produce vibrations. Excessive or prolonged vibrations, of course, may result in fasteners loosening. Fortunately, there are anti-vibration fasteners available, such as lock washers. Lock washers are used in conjunction … Read More
An environmental control system (ECS) is an important part of most airplanes. Commercial airplanes have an average cruising altitude of 31,000 to 38,000 feet. When flying at such high altitudes, they require an ECS. An ECS will create a safe, … Read More
Nuts and nutplates are two types of fasteners with internal threading. They are used in conjunction with fasteners that feature external threading, such as a bolt. Airplanes often feature nuts and nutplates to secure the ends of bolts. While used … Read More
Depending on your job, you may want to invest in a set of spring-loaded jack locks. They are used extensively in the workplace. As workolding solutions, spring-loaded jack locks make it easy to secure workpieces. So, what are spring-loaded jack … Read More
Fasteners are an essential part of all airplanes. Commercial jets, for instance, contain an average of 1.5 to 3 million fasteners. Fasteners are used to hold components together. Two of the most common types of fasteners used in the construction … Read More
Leading edge cuffs are commonly found on airplanes. Also known as drooped leading edges (DLEs), it’s an adjustable surface on the leading edge of an airplane’s wing. It’s a form airfoil modification. Leading edge cuffs modify an airplane’s wings by … Read More
Not all nuts feature a hexagonal shape. Nuts are available in a variety of shapes and styles. Tinnerman nuts, for instance, feature a flat square or rectangular shape. Also known as speed nuts, they can be clipped onto sheet metal … Read More
