In the realm of aerospace and aviation, maintenance and repairs are crucial. Replacing one part can involve many tools. And considering the fast-paced and demanding nature of aerospace and aviation, it might be a good idea to at least get a grasp of the basics. Hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, punches, wrenches, and impact drivers are just a few of the hand tools you can expect to use as a mechanic or technician.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TE Connectivity (TE) and Credo had teamed up to demonstrate the future of networking technologies at DesignCon 2018. The companies held demonstrations of 112Gbps over an IO channel and over a backplane channel. Unlike many other attendees of the convention, who focused on discussion and theory, TE and Credo demonstrated performance on actual hardware.
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100 G Lambda Group is a worldwide group composed of multiple interconnection companies wishing to enhance their interoperability for optical transceivers. The 100 Lambda MSA is actively looking for members and already has a significant number of members that is a part of their group already. Companies such as:
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New purchasing agreement has been released with Conair for six new Q400 aircrafts from Bombardier Specialized Aircraft division. Conair is also one of the largest providers of aerial fight fighting aircrafts around the globe. With the latest purchase of the six Q400, it reissues the fact that Conair continuous to be the world largest owner of privately owned fixed-wing air tankers.
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In early December, Pratt & Whitney Canada announced that they would be upping the TBO, or Time Between Overhaul, and HSI, also known as Hot Section Inspection. This change means that PT6A-140, 140A and 140AG engines that are currently in service or that will be bought sometime in the future will not need to be inspected as often as they once did.
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