Threaded fasteners are a common component of nearly all airplanes. Wide-body commercial airplanes, in fact, have millions of threaded fasteners. While different airplanes are designed with different types of fasteners, many of them feature AN bolts. AN bolts are one … Read More

All combustion engines generate heat when running — and airplane engines are no exception. They work by igniting fuel and air in a combustion chamber. As these substances burn, heat is generated. While airplane engines can withstand some heat, too … Read More

When shopping for electrical components to use in an airplane, you may come across bonding jumpers. They are commonly used in most private and commercial airplanes. As shown in the adjacent photo, bonding jumpers feature a simple design consisting of … Read More

When shopping for aerospace fasteners, you may come across Tinnerman nuts and Tinnerman washers. They are special types of fasteners that are used extensively in the aerospace industry. What Are Tinnerman Nuts? Also known as speed nuts, Tinnerman nuts rectangular-shaped … Read More

Fasteners come in many different styles. Some of them are simple, whereas others are more complex. Traditional bolts, for instance, feature a simple style consisting of a threaded shank and an expanded head. There are also quarter-turn fasteners, however. Quarter-turn … Read More

Wire caps offer a simple and effective way to connect wires. Regardless of the type, you can connect most small wires by using wire caps. They consist of cap-like parts with a conductive inner body. Upon placing the ends of … Read More

When shopping for aerospace fasteners, you may come across coupling nuts. Coupling nuts are commonly used in airplanes and other aerospace vehicles. They aren’t the same as traditional nuts, however. Coupling nuts live up to their namesake by connecting or … Read More

Choosing the right screws is important when assembling or fastening parts to sheet metal. Whether it’s made of steel or aluminum, sheet metal is harder than wood. As a result, you can’t use standard screws with it. You’ll need to … Read More

Not all bolts are the same. While they are all fasteners with external threading, there are different types of bolts. In addition to standard bolts, there are huck bolts. Huck bolts are commonly used in aerospace manufacturing applications. When compared … Read More