Aerospace Aviation 360 Blog

Engine failure is not uncommon in airplanes and is no stranger to piston engine aircraft. These engines use one or more reciprocating pistons to convert pressure into a rotational motion and operate on the same basic principles as automobile engines. Piston engine aircraft utilize dual ignition systems to improve redundancy and air cooling to reduce weight. Despite this, these aircraft are susceptible to mechanical failure including spark failure, fuel issues, and airflow deficiencies.

Aircraft data plates are Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved identifications for an aircraft. The plates are often metal and are etched with vital registration information about the aircraft. It includes the date of manufacture, model number, serial number, and registration number. All aircraft— from military grade to amateur built— are required by the FAA to display a data plate.

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who likes abrupt stops. It’s relatively normal on a bike, worrisome in a car, and just plain old dangerous on a plane. But, surprisingly, airplanes didn’t always have brakes. In the early days of aviation, when the Wright Brothers had just stunned the world with their first sustained flight in a heavier-than-air contraption, there were no brake systems; slower speeds and skidding to a gradual stop were the norm. Fortunately, that’s the no longer the case due to the advancements in aviation made during WWI.

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.

Gap and Overlap Type Wave Springs are used for a large range of applications. They are used for their reliability and preciseness.Smalley has released two sets of Wave Springs that when used together create growth within a cavity. Unlike the die stamped wave washers that usually cause binding or hang-up, these two wave springs are engineered to be more efficient.

On November 22^nd 2016, there was an article posted on Fastener World that was talking about how Nord-Lock has a new combi bolt that can improve the safety, efficiency and accurate assembly while keep inventory at a minimum. These combi bolts washers are available in different sizes such as the NL5, NL6, NL8, NL10, NL10sp, and NL12. These combi bolt washers use a wedge locking technology that allows for more safety. These are also designed so that the bolt has a permanently attached washer.

Connectivity and sensory are a major factor in aerospace. It is very important to have sensors and connectivity for a safe flight. TE Connectivity has introduced the Kilovac EV202 which is a very high powered contactor. The great thing about this high-powered contactor is that it is sustainable to hardship environments like hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and earthquakes. Another great aspect about these contactors are they are super small and not heavy so they are easily accessible. Having a lightweight item will make it easy to carry and install, also it does not have any problems functioning or carrying the product. However, The difference between these new products and older models are the sizing and the withholding. Even military uses these long lasting contactors in their vehicles that run on electric. For example, military vehicles use the contactor as a use for energy and battery storage and motion control applications.