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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.

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.

When we think of aircraft functionality, we tend to forgo the importance of the wheels and brakes. Although the main functionality of aircraft is to fly, wheels and brakes are what enable the aircraft to both start movement, and safely land at their various destinations. They are expensive and important components, and often are subjected to great deterioration with every flight. With wear and tear of any aerospace part comes the need for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO).

The aerospace and defense industries are hectic industries that require a lot of information to be shared in a small amount of time. Part sourcing needs to be quick and efficient in order to accommodate for costly situations such as Aircraft on Ground (AOG). The NSN system was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense and is a key reason why the federal supply chain runs so efficiently today.

A piston is part of a reciprocating engine with the purpose of transferring the force from the expanding gases in the cylinder to the crankshaft. In steam  reciprocating engines, valves are necessary to control the entry and exit of gases at the proper time in the piston’s cycle to ensure the engine is functioning properly. Piston engines mounted on aircraft have utilized several different types of valves over the years.

Like other forms of aviation technology, aircraft propellers are not fixed and unchanging, but instead evolved, changed, and improved over the years, developing into different types depending on the needs of their users. In this blog, we will break down and examine some of the most common types of propellers.

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.

One of the most common, yet crucial, components in the construction of a vessel are its valves. They serve a wide array of functions ranging from regulating the flow of liquids to assisting in the operation of hydraulic lifts. However, one type of valve seems to appear more frequently than others, and that is the gate valve.

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.

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.