Aviation Part Types Blogs

Aircraft are equipped with numerous components that allow them to operate optimally. For instance, aircraft require lift to achieve flight. While a majority of the lift produced by aircraft comes from the wings, a portion of it may come from another source: high-lift devices.

Pilots rely on four types of speed measurements when operating an aircraft: ground speed, true airspeed, indicated airspeed, and calibrated airspeed. The difference between airspeed and ground speed when discussing the speed of an aircraft is how the speed is measured. Ground speed is measured relative to the Earth below the plane while airspeed is measured relative to the air through which the plane is flying. Ground speed defines the measurement for how quickly a plane will reach its destination. Airspeed, on the other hand, provides a measurement for the effect of airflow on the plane’s ability to fly.

An aircraft engine is an apparatus that is paramount to carrying out powered flight, serving as the area where fuel-and-air mixtures are compressed and combusted for the means of generating propulsive force and thrust. With the constant ignition of mixtures that create intensive pressurized gasses, aircraft engines regularly face wear and tear over operations. As a result, it is very important that engines are regularly inspected and maintained so that any issues or defective parts can be remedied before they have a chance of becoming a hazard. In this blog, we will discuss the maintenance process known as an overhaul, that of which is a complex process that can extend the life of your aircraft if conducted correctly.