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No matter their size, all aircraft require some kind of mechanism to power systems like landing gear, brakes, flaps, and various flight controls. All mechanical systems require some sort of medium through which they apply force and pressure, and in a hydraulic system, that medium is a liquid or oil. For comparison, pneumatic systems rely on compressed air or gas. In this blog, we’ll break down some of the most common applications for hydraulic systems, and how exactly they work. Read more >>

Posted on January 9, 2020 Joe Aircraft Bearings

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Aircraft fasteners are incredibly important components of any machine, and helicopters are no different. The main rotor of main helicopters is held in place by a so-called “Jesus nut,” called such by flight crews because to lose it was to have the main rotor detach completely and come face to face with him. While some helicopters do not feature a Jesus nut, all of them require fasteners that are precisely secured to ensure safe and controlled flight operations. This is why precision torque tools are so critical for helicopter maintenance, as every single nut, bolt, and screw must be tightened to exact specifications. If left loose, one can come free and damage the engine, propeller blades, or other components while in flight. If tightened too far, they can stress the housings and cause them to crack from the pressures and vibrations of flight.
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Posted on December 11, 2019 David Atkinson Aircraft Fasteners

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Aircraft bearings are a very useful type of fastener, allowing for constraint of movement to specific motions, all while reducing friction between the moving parts. This requires that bearings be accurately installed, lest the bearing’s life expectancy be cut short along with other problems. If a bearing is too loose, movement between components is less restricted, leading to problems such as wear, fretting, scoring, fracturing, and more. When a bearing is too tight on the other hand, increased force for mounting may be required, also leading to possible bearing fractures. According to estimates, about 16% of premature bearing failures are caused by poor installation of bearings. So what are some of the methods to correctly install a bearing, and what are things to avoid? Read more >>

Posted on November 19, 2019 David Atkinson Aircraft Bearings

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When reviewing a quote or an invoice, it’s understandable to want to scrutinize every item and every price down to the final number. But when revising a quote presented to you for MRO (Maintenance Repair Overhaul) or other types of aircraft maintenance manual, you have to ask “what does this quote include?” If you are getting maintenance done, then you want to make sure that nothing is missed, which is why you ought to start questioning if any item not included with your quote should be. Read more >>

Posted on October 16, 2019 David Atkinson Aviation

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Running out of fuel while driving a car can be a frustrating experience and mean a wasted afternoon. Running out of fuel while flying an aircraft, however, can verge on disastrous. For the aviation industry, proper fuel quantity indication is incredibly important, given the human lives and millions of dollars of property that can be put at risk if a commercial airliner runs out of fuel mid-flight. Read more >>

Posted on September 16, 2019 David Atkinson Aviation

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Aircraft seals are essential to prevent fluid buildup and to keep the system clear of air and dirt. Each seal or seal type is unique to each installation. The reasons for this include different pressure rates, the type of fluid used, the type of metal used, and the type of motion the system does. Read more >>

Posted on August 6, 2019 David Atkinson Aviation Hardware

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Just as a car requires a vehicle registration number and plate to be airworthy, an aircraft must feature a data plate. Issued by the aircraft manufacturer, aircraft data plates are not something that you want to replace. They are notoriously hard to come by and are attached to a string of FAA regulations. Read more >>

Posted on July 10, 2019 David Atkinson Aviation

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Since WWII, we have seen expansive advancements in military fighter jet design and technology across the globe. Fighter jets must have the capacity to keep up in dogfights and operate in air-to-air or air-to-ground strikes. As a result, fighter jet engineering has led to significant cost increases per aircraft. Most modern fighter jets cost between $65 to $250 million each— let’s take a look at the 5 most expensive. Read more >>

Posted on April 23, 2019 David Atkinson Aviation

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Commercial aviation began booming after WWII and there was a network of flights, but Ted Smith— who worked for the Douglas Aircraft Company during the war— noticed a void in the market. There was a need for business aircraft and aircraft that flew to locations rarely visited by the airlines. He wanted to build an aircraft that could meet this demand and simultaneously offer convenience, safety, and dependability. The first step in doing this was to assemble a team of 14 engineers; and together, they designed the first Aero Commander, but now is a part of Twin Commander Aircraft, LLC. Read more >>

Posted on March 27, 2019 David Atkinson Aviation

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Since its founding in 1916, The Boeing Company has become the world’s largest aerospace corporation. So, it’s no surprise that some of the most commonly used airplanes for major airlines are Boeing aircraft. Among the many aircraft that Boeing has to offer, the 747, 777, and 737 have been a few of the most popular. Their popularity is due to three factors— efficiency, reliability, and capacity. Read more >>

Posted on March 7, 2019 David Atkinson Aviation

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