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Aerospace, aircraft, and aeronautics are industries that are inherently innovative, pioneering new technologies and streamlining production constantly. On that note, there are still many ways these industries can optimize but probably have yet to think of. Valley Box Co. from San Diego, CA compiled a list of a few such ways.

But also cause a lot of physical strain on the worker. Instead of using various aircraft tooling equipment to position landing gear by hand, using one ergonomic tooling positioner with built-in assistance would take the strain off workers. By fitting the equipment to the task and the user, industries can lower accident rates and workers compensation rates. Implementing multi-tool systems could also help, as combining two or more functions into one tool makes it easier to streamline work.

Another area that frequently hinders aerospace industry manufacturers is the clutter. Aircraft and general electric tooling parts and equipment can be numerous; when they clutter the floors and other work areas, they can cause workers undue strain and affect productivity. But using things such as in-house build stands and stackable sub-assembly tooling fixtures to declutter and utilize vertical airspace can ameliorate these issues.

Industries like aerospace face unique challenges as they try to pioneer new technologies and streamline pre-existing ones. However, if they do not do simple things such tailor their tooling equipment to the task and proactively try to maintain workspaces, then they cannot streamline production or protect their bottom dollar.

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When working in the procurement industry for aircraft it is imperative to know the various condition terms and codes to be able to reference and identify the parts. This allows for clear communication of the quality of parts to be bought and sold to the customers. We will go over the terminology and some codes to better identify the parts.

There are five different ways to assess the condition of the part, the first one is “new condition”, meaning the part is brand new from the factory and has appropriate codes to prove it. O.E.M. (Original Equipment Manufacturer) or 8130 trace which is the most qualified because it is identified as being straight from the manufacturer. Without explanation, the new condition should be self-explanatory and is the most ideal condition for a part but could be costly due to the O.E.M certification or 8130 traces. There are a couple of ways the industry abbreviates “new condition” is NE (new) or FN (factory new).

The next is “new surplus”, meaning the part is brand new however it does not have the O.E.M trace but will come with a C.O.C. (Certificate of Conformance) or ATA106 by the company. This means that it will be slightly cheaper than the new conditioned part due to the lesser value of the certification. The new surplus is often abbreviated as NS.  

An “overhauled” unit is a part that was taken off an aircraft. Once the part is taken off it is sent to an FAA Authorized 145 repair station to have cleaned, inspected, and repaired as required. The repairing station will do their best to make the part look as close to what it once was by changing the internal pieces and do restorative work. Once this is done it will acquire the 145-trace as proof that the part was worked on and is in working condition.  An Overhauled unit is often abbreviated OH.

A “serviceable” unit is like an overhauled unit as it was taken off an aircraft. The difference is that the part may not look the best as it will not be cosmetically modified or cleaned but is tested to fulfill its function. In the case that there is an issue in the part, the part will be fixed however otherwise it will be just as is. The serviceable part is often sought after due to the cost difference, for it will be a working part without needing to pay for a new or overhauled price. A serviceable unit is abbreviated SV or RP (repaired).

Finally, the “as removed” part which is the lowest condition on the market. The as removed condition means that the part was taken from the aircraft for a variety of reasons. Some reasons could be that the aircraft was being torn down due to an airplane accident or maybe a malfunction in the part. It is not the most qualified part but it is often times the cheapest. These types of parts can be sent to be repaired however there is no guarantee that it will. And the removed unit is abbreviated AR. 

 Air cycle air conditioning systems prepare engine bleed air to provide pressure to the aircraft cabin. Both the temperature and quantity of the air need to be managed to maintain a pleasant cabin environment at all altitudes and on the ground. The air cycle framework is ordinarily called the aerating and cooling pack since it is regularly arranged in the lower half of the fuselage or tail area of turbine controlled flying machine.

 Indeed, even with the chilly temperatures experienced at high heights, drain air is too hot to possibly be used in the lodge without being chilled off. It is motioned into the air cycle system and transported through a heat exchanger where ram air cools the bleed air. The cooled bleed air is then pushed into an air cycle machine. In the air cycle machine, the air is compressed before moving through an additional heat exchanger that cools the air again with ram. The bleed air moves back into the air cycle machine which then pushes an expansion turbine and cools down more.

 An air cycle air conditioning system receives air from the aircraft pneumatic system. The pneumatic system is fueled by bleed air tap-offs from each engine compressor section. An external pneumatic air supply source can be combined while the aircraft is not moving. During normal flights, a pneumatic manifold is provided by the engine bleed air through valves. The pack valve is the valve that controls bleed air from the pneumatic manifold into the system. It is handled with a switch from the panel located in the cockpit.

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• Around the early 2000’s Airbus industries had over half of all the aircraft orders.
• By 2005 Boeing Aircraft parts were 55% of the industries orders.
• With a quick turnaround in 2006, Airbus had its second-best year ever.
• Boeing’s backlog is almost 5,900 planes.
• Airbus has a backlog of nearly 7,200 planes.
• Boeing’s net sales in 2014 were worth 233 billion
• Airbus’s net sales in 2014 were worth 175 billion

Combined Boeing and Airbus own about 50% of the airliner market worldwide. This rivalry is as old and competitive as Pepsi and Coke.

The Start of Airbus:

Back in the day, there used to be more competition. You used to hear the names of McDonnell Douglas, Lockheed, and even Convair. All these competitors were American aviation companies. With America dominating the aviation industry Europe felt the need to fight back. In 1967 German, British, and French governments decided to team up to build up their name in the field of aviation technology; together they came up with Airbus.

Europe at the time was well-known for making great jetliners. Trying to get ahead in the industry, Airbus decided to ride on the coattails of the well-made construction of their jetliners. Some of those jets include the Hawker Siddeley Trident and Sud Aviation Caravelle. Between Britain and France, they teamed up to build the Concorde jetliner. However, the strength of the American’s airliner industry was too strong, and Concorde ended up being a flop. Through many challenges of trying to find a gap in the industry they eventually created their A300s model. Heavily marketing their advanced and lightweight technology for the cockpit.

The A300 model was slowly starting to make sales; however, they were still unable to get into the US market. Airbus had to think fast. Their big breakthrough happened with Eastern Airlines. Airbus offered them a free six-month trial with 4 of their A300’s. At the end of the six months, Eastern Airlines was sold and bought 23 more of Airbus A300’s. By getting into the US market, Airbus finally became a real competitor for Boeing. Even though Airbus is relatively young in comparison to Boeing they have slowly become Boeing biggest rival.  

Carlisle, which is a division of Carlisle Companies, recently introduced an updated CoreHC interconnection solution along with a new Card Edge Connectors contact system that will be teamed with its integrated line of high performing microwave cables and fast speed digital connectors. This was for Test and Measurement applications at the DesignCon 2018 Expo that recently took place at the beginning of this month in Santa Clara.

Carlisle's CoreHC interconnect cable assembly that can be directly attached is a test point system that is multi-channeled and is targeted towards high-density boards that have limited space. This cable allows for a reduction in trace lengths and higher signal integrity in comparison to boards that use the traditional SMA-type connectors. Roughly, there is around 4 times higher available bandwidth for signals that are in the same real estates as SMA connectors. The latest upgraded version of the CoreHC interconnects solution no longer has any soldiers, has a 1-piece interface for the PCB vertical and edge launch in a smaller footprint. This will allow for time to be saved and reduces overall costs since there is no longer any soldering to the board. This design is created for higher-cycle capability without the need to sacrifice signal integrity.

The new Card Edge Connectors contact system has been created for applications that are higher-speed and higher-density. It also has a mating surface area that is smooth, which will allow for a reduction in the wearing and tearing of contacts. This will also increase the durability and the life cycle of the contact system. This will allow for space and cost to be saved because the stub length will be minimized.

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