Aircraft Parts Blogs

Choosing the optimal fastener for a specific task requires an understanding of the limitations and benefits of the various devices available. Threaded rods are a type of long, cylindrical fastener that can be easily identified by their characteristic threading on either end. Given their reliability and utility in a wide range of projects, they are commonly employed as an alternative to conventional bolts, screws, and studs. In this blog, we will discuss the hallmark features of threaded rods, alongside their benefits and pitfalls.

The majority of large commercial aircraft feature two or four engines mounted in pods underneath the aircraft wings. However, securely attaching these engines onto an airplane wing requires a complex process and is not as simple as tightly bolting them onto the apparatus due to strict safety precautions. To learn more about how aircraft engines are fixed onto their wings, we encourage you to read on.

Valves are devices that are common to various systems involving the storage, transportation, or use of fluids, capable of controlling the flow rate of gasses or liquids. Whether one is using valves for pharmaceutical applications, food and beverage production, or countless other such operations, there are a number of valve types that one may choose from. One common option is the needle valve, which can manage the flow rate of clean fluids while offering low flow rates and significant pressure drops between the inlet and outlet. In this blog, we will discuss the needle valve in brief detail, allowing you to have a better understanding of its design, use, and functionality.

As commercial aviation continues to grow around the globe, many airports are facing a rise in traffic as aircraft takeoff and land throughout the day and night. With a higher frequency of movement, an increased need for security is required to ensure that every aircraft and all personnel, crew members, and passengers remain safe during operations. This necessitates the wellbeing and reliability of many types of equipment that aid pilots and the management of traffic. During low visibility conditions, one of the most important forms of equipment that increases traffic safety are airfield ground lighting facilities.

Instrumentation amplifiers, or amplifier instruments, are analog subsystems that amplify low-level signals when exposed to high common mode noise, or common mode voltage (CMV). These differential amplifiers are most effective for DC signals and are often characterized by high gain, high input impedance, and a high common mode rejection ratio (CMRR).