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There are few things more frustrating than dealing with a tangled mess of cables. Not only are they difficult to untangle, but tangled cables can easily get unplugged in data centers, homes, offices, and so on. In this blog, we will look at five cable management tips to help you avoid such frustrations.
Read More >>>Unsurprisingly, the fuel tank is a critical part of every aircraft. To accommodate the wide range of aircraft types, there are many different types of aircraft fuel tanks. The three most common are rigid removable fuel tanks, bladder fuel tanks, and integral fuel tanks. In this blog, we will discuss each of these three types and their unique characteristics.
Read More >>>Engine valves are mechanical components used in internal combustion engines to control the flow of fluid and gas to or from the combustion chambers and cylinders during engine operation. They perform similarly to many other types of valves, blocking or allowing flow, but differ in that they are purely a mechanical device that works in conjunction with other engine components to open and close in the correct order with the correct timing. Engine valves are found in many types of combustion engines, whether they run off gasoline, diesel, kerosene, natural gas, or propane. In this blog, we will discuss the three main types of engine valves in detail.
Read More >>>When aircraft travel at the high altitudes that are standard for flight operations, the lack of oxygen pressure present in the atmosphere can create deadly environments for unprotected humans. As such, the negative effects of low atmospheric pressure are combated through manipulating air. Whether through increasing air pressure for more optimal breathing or by increasing the presence of oxygen within air mixtures, safe and comfortable environments may be achieved for the benefit of all operators and passengers.
Read More >>>When conducting military operations with aircraft, there are some times in which a particular unit needs to extend its natural range and cover large distances for travel. As fuel tanks are finite in their storage, most aircraft will eventually reach a point in which they need to land and refuel. For some military aircraft, however, advanced technology has allowed for refueling to be conducted mid-flight, permitting an aircraft to continue operations without the need for a landing. While seemingly simple at face value, mid-air refueling requires high amounts of pilot skill and specialty equipment to carry out the procedure.
Read More >>>Within the realm of material handling and construction, rigging refers to the process of setting up materials for lifting and transportation. Through the use of rigging equipment and lifting, the movement of heavy materials can be made quick and efficient. As such, enacting safe and proper rigging for a material handling operation is crucial. To best enact safe practices with rigging equipment, gaining an understanding of what common hardware pieces are and their functionalities should always be the first step for operators. In this blog, we will provide an overview of some of the primary rigging hardware pieces used in material handling, allowing you to improve your operations.
Read More >>>With countless aircraft operating throughout the night across the globe, external lighting on aircraft is important as to provide safety to pilots and others during flight. On almost all aircraft, various types of external lighting may be implemented in order to fulfill various purposes such making the aircraft more visible to others, assisting the pilot with more visibility during critical flight phases, or to provide light for others uses. In this blog, we will provide an overview of the various types of external aircraft lighting, allowing you to better understand their use and importance.
Read More >>>Hydraulic systems are used in a broad range of markets like aerospace, defense, marine, agricultural, plant, automotive, and more. For example, in aircraft, hydraulic systems are used to operate landing gear, flaps, flight control surfaces, and brakes, just to name a few. They generate power by utilizing pressurized liquid through a group of cylinders, hoses, and valves. The complexity of a hydraulic system ranges from those in small aircraft, which are used for manual operation of brakes, to sizeable transport aircraft with large, sophisticated systems. Although the vast majority of a hydraulic system is composed of cylinders and hydraulic hoses, there are many lesser-known accessories which are just as critical to the proper operation of the system. These accessories are pressure switches, hydraulic seals, pressure filters, flow indicators, and plugs. This blog will explain each one and its greater role in the hydraulic system as a whole.
Read More >>>Either prior to takeoff or following landing, taxiing is part of every flight. Whether a small private plane or a Boeing 787, all aircraft must be able to turn while on the ground. There are three main controls that help an aircraft turn: the brakes, rudder, and the tiller. In smaller aircraft, control surfaces are linked to the cockpit controls through a mechanical linkage. So, when the pilot pushes the right rudder pedal, the cables move such that the rudder deflects to the right. In large aircraft, this process is usually carried out by a computer. To help swing the nose in the correct direction, brakes are applied in the direction of the turn.
Read More >>>The air probe is sometimes referred to as an air evaluation, air plug gage, air axle or mandrel. It is built up of a precise and grounded solidified steel body that consolidates for (at least) two air gage spouts. In other words, it is a measuring device that tests the amount or degree of air is passing through to a nozzle. The way this works is by having air sent through the test body to the spouts where a back weight or back pressure is then created by the outside of the workpiece. The shield that can form as a result is punctured which then allows gas or air to stream into the sensor. When utilizing an air/gas test, maintenance workers ensure the test materials are perfect with the gases present in the air that will be measured. These surface tests are utilized to measure the temperatures of surfaces. For a detailed look on such air probe parts, read the article below.
Read More >>>If you’ve ever used an electronic device, you are likely familiar with what a power connector is and what it does. Putting in frankly, power connectors provide a transport of power from one outlet to another. Though there are various power connectors that convey power and information, there are a few connectors that are utilized explicitly to give power connections toh gadgets. These types of power connectors can fluctuate generally by application and size, but for this article we will focus solely on the most common power connectors, including but not limited to barrel connectors, molex connectors, and others. yet we will just concentrate on probably the most widely recognized ones here.
Read More >>>There are six basic flight instruments in nearly every aircraft. These include the airspeed indicator, altimeter, attitude indicator, heading indicator, turn coordinator, and the vertical speed indicator. Each of them plays an important role in flight and instantaneously provides the pilot with key flight information. This blog will focus on the vertical speed indicator, including what it is and how it works.
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