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Each model of aircraft is uniquely suited to its intended application. Regardless of what functions an aircraft has to serve, a commonality across all aircraft is the need for reliable landing gear. Aircraft landing gear come in two distinctions: fixed gear and retractable gear. As with any aircraft component, each type has its advantages and disadvantages. This blog will provide an explanation of basic aircraft landing gear types, their features, and functionalities.
Read More >>>In high-stakes industries, the ability to rapidly identify and source components with precision is more than just a logistical advantage. Across aerospace and defense, an extensive array of standardized components are used, making clear identifiers a foundational requirement to facilitate well-organized inventories and validate that certain products are compatible with a specific system or use.
Read More >>>If you’re a novice with boating, but are interested in delving deeper into the field, it’s important to learn certain basics of how different boats use different mechanisms to function. A good place to start would be with smaller water jet driven boats. If you’ve ever surveyed a lakeside, you might have seen the jet driven boat at work. Look closely enough and you can see that water is being driven out from the jet placed behind the boat. This is basically how the boat is able to propel itself forward. You can find a basic and helpful description of this marine jet drive part below.
Read More >>>When it comes to connecting components together within an aircraft, sturdiness is key. The two components should be solid and continuous, without any wiggle room. Under no circumstances should the coupling experience any sort of vibration. In general, vibrations jeopardize the strength and tension of a fitting or joint. While it may seem like a comfort issue, vibration can actually cause significant damage to the hardware of an aircraft. If a loose fitting is not adjusted the vibration can even lead to failure of the component.
Read More >>>A bit of knowledge, know-how, and maintenance can keep a boat’s engine more efficient and working longer. Most aircraft operators know the importance of inspecting an aircraft before taking off. Although this is imperative in aviation— because you can’t just pull over to the side of the road when something goes wrong— it’s also important to keep a checklist when operating any other mode of transportation. Although a boat or car can stop and fix the issue, it still causes issues, such as diverting traffic or being stranded. Not to mention the cost of fixing an issue that could have easily been prevented.
Read More >>>In a recent episode of Car Masters: Rust to Riches, the Gotham Garage crew reconstructs a marine engine to function in a Mad-Max style Volkswagen bus. This overhaul required the complete rebuild of the bus frame, and automotive system to make it fully operational. The vehicle is coined, the Frank N’ Bus, and for good reason. Automotive parts and marine parts are suited specifically to their environment and can only be used interchangeably with substantial changes to systems and structure design. Let’s take a look at why.
Read More >>>Contrary to what some may think, it is preferable that planes take off against the direction of the wind rather than with it. You would think that taking off against the wind provides resistance and, in turn, causes the plane to use more fuel to pass through. And, you would think that taking off with the wind seems easier, because the wind would give the plane a little push to reach a higher altitude faster. But you’d be wrong.
Read More >>>Bombardier Business Aircraft has combined forces with Turbine Engine Specialists (TES) to provide increased maintenance capabilities for its operators. These enhanced capabilities will include maintenance work on Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 engines. As the number of in-service Challenger 300 series aircrafts increase, Bombardier remains dedicated to ensuring their customers’ aircrafts continue to fly. According to Jean-Christophe Gallagher, Vice President of Customer Experience at Bombardier Business Aircraft,
Read More >>>Airbus has been experiencing a decrease in demand for their A330 product line, possibly due to its less-than-popular widebody frame. This, combined with the company’s inability to recover from an engine delivery deficiency, has forced some airlines to back out of orders. Airbus parts suppliers, Pratt & Whitney and CFM International, have been competing to manufacture engines for the A320neo lines since 2010 but are struggling to keep up with their current delivery commitments. Hawaiian Airlines recently made the decision to drop their previously announced order for six A330-800s, and instead purchased ten of Boeing’s 787-9s. American Airlines followed suit and ordered 47 Boeing 787 Dreamliners after turning down offers from Airbus for their A330 and A350.
Read More >>>Repair and Support divisions are vital divisions in aircraft manufacturing companies as they are required for any malfunction that may occur. In recent news Lufthansa Technik has formally signed and agreed to the CFM’s Branded Service Agreement (CBSA) which took place on Febuary 28th of 2018.
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