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Fasteners are mechanical components that allow for two or more parts to be secured together in a permanent or non-permanent fashion. Ranging from clips that secure fabrics to nails holding together a chair, fasteners have many uses. Within the realm of aviation, aircraft structural fasteners are crucial for securing together assemblies and providing for the bearing of component loads. As compared to standard fasteners, aircraft structural fasteners must provide high strength and reliability while withstanding extreme conditions such as temperature, vibration, and loads. In this blog, we will discuss some of the important aircraft fastener types, and how they are used for structural assembly.
Learn MoreWhether you’re checking the ignition on your automobile engine or on your marine engine, you will inevitably face issues with the ignition. Problems with an ignition system in your engine can have many underlying causes, so it’s important that you first understand the fundamentals and components of the ignition system before you attempt to troubleshoot the problem. Below you’ll see an outline of the basic fundamental makeup of a marine ignition system.
Learn MoreAlthough the typical helicopter is considered an aircraft by definition, it would be more accurate to refer to it more specifically as a rotorcraft. Rotorcraft, or rotary-wing aircraft, are defined as aircraft that generate lift with the use of rotary wings or blades that spin around a mast. In the case of a helicopter, the blades spin around with the use of a main rotor, providing for flight and full axis directional control. While a commercial jet may use the combustion of fuel to produce exhaust that propels the aircraft forward, the helicopter rotor produces flight in a much different way. In this blog, we will discuss the helicopter rotor system and how the various parts work together to achieve heavier-than-air flight.
Learn MoreBefore we discuss the components of an aircraft hydraulic system or any hydraulic system for that matter, let's first give a simple overview of how they work. The function of a hydraulic system is based on the physics of Pascal’s Law, a French mathematician, physicist, inventor and writer. This law states that pressure applied to liquid within an enclosed system will cause equal pressure to be distributed everywhere else within that system. This distribution of pressure puts an actuator in motion that in turn directly creates a desired movement to a designated controlled service or other device of an aircraft. Hydraulic systems are used in smaller aircraft to operate retractable landing gear, breaks and constant-speed propellers. Larger aircraft utilize hydraulic systems to power flight controls, thrust reversers, wing flaps, spoilers and flight control services.
Learn MoreInvesting in a boat is a major financial step, regardless of whether the reason is for leisure or professional purposes. Boats can cause as high as $23,000 or more and any components or accessories that come along with it can rack up a significant amount. Because they involve such high prices, it’s crucial that you know exactly which part is most suitable for your boat. And one important component, if not among the most important, is the engine, which can come as either an inboard engine or an outboard engine. Whichever is best is entirely dependent on your need. Read below for a detailed account on the advantages and disadvantages that comes with inboard and outboard engine.
Learn MoreProper maintenance and upkeep of aviation hydraulic systems can be tricky business. It requires a strong understanding of how each component works as well as the role they play in the system as a whole. Hydraulics are key in the operation of many parts of an aircraft, from flap extensions to stabilizer trims and wheel brakes. As aviators and passengers alike rely on peak performance from their aircraft with minimum downtime, aviation systems must be held to high standards while adhering to a tight schedule.
Learn MoreHydraulic systems are commonly used in aircraft to move and articulate landing gear, flaps, and brakes. Larger aircraft will also use them to handle flight controls such as ailerons and flaps, spoilers, thrust reversers, and more. Hydraulics are popular because they transmit high amounts of pressure and force with a small volume of liquid, which is very useful in the aviation industry, where space and weight aboard an aircraft are at a premium.
Learn MoreMany of an aircraft’s important functions, such as operating wheel brakes, landing gear, and deploying flaps, all rely on linear hydraulic actuators. More and more systems are able to find functionality that can be improved with hydraulics. With these many increased utilizations and benefits, actuators have become almost an essential part of any aircraft vehicle.
Learn MoreAircraft hydraulic systems play a pivotal role in the operation of aircraft components. Landing gear, flaps, flight control surfaces, and brakes operate through hydraulics. Hydraulic systems have lots of advantages over other power sources; they are lightweight, easy to install, simple to maintain and inspect, and have very few maintenance requirements. This blog will explain hydraulic systems and tell a little more about their function.
Learn MoreWater and electricity obviously do not mix. So putting devices that run off electricity in an environment dominated and defined by water the outcome can be disastrous. When you’re installing new electronics in your marine vessel, here are some essential tips, tricks, and things to keep in mind.
Learn MorePressure transducers are sensors that convert pressure variations in a fluid into an electrical signal. Signals delivered by pressure transducers can be continuous, and therefore feed constant readouts to control systems. This means that smart control systems where falling pressure levels triggers alarms can be installed, which can be customizable and cause a system shutdown in the most serious cases. Because pressure transducers can operate with liquid interfaces and at high temperatures and pressures, they find use in marine applications like propulsion units, gearboxes, and oil systems. Three technologies are central in how useful modern transducers are: chemical vapor deposition (CVD), sputtered thin-film, and application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) electronic packaging.
Learn MoreThe debate between marine diesel versus gasoline engines is a hot topic - literally. Both engines turn chemical energy into mechanical energy using an internal combustion process. The marine industry argues for the pros and cons of each engine type, with neither coming up on top. There is a lot of information surrounding the topic, however it is often misleading.
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