Aircraft oxygen systems are crucial safety features for countless aircraft that transport individuals. At the standard altitudes that most commercial aircraft operate at, air tends to have too low of an oxygen content value to sustain human life, potentially leading to rapid disorientation, fatigue, or even loss of consciousness without protection. As such, it is paramount that aircraft are able to maintain optimal interior conditions that keep passengers and crew members safe, in addition to having aircraft oxygen systems for emergency situations. In this blog, we will explore what aircraft oxygen systems are, how they work, and why they are important. Read more >>

A float-type carburetor consists of six subsystems that control the amount of fuel that is discharged with regard to the flow of air being delivered to the engine cylinders. These systems work in tandem to provide the engine with a fixed quantity of fuel flow during all engine operating ranges. The six subsystems within this carburetor include a float chamber mechanism, main metering system, idling system, mixture control system, accelerating system, and economizer system. Read more >>

Of the several components that make up reciprocating aircraft engines, the crankshaft is the backbone as it is the part that converts linear motion into rotational motion. Crankshafts and piston engines are found on the majority of all business class and general aviation aircraft, and understanding their function is a crucial part of owning and operating such aircraft. This blog will discuss the different components of a crankshaft, its function, and common types. Read more >>

Oscilloscopes are electronic test equipment that are commonly used in a number of industries, allowing for varying signal voltages to be graphically displayed as a waveform. Found in applications ranging from medical devices to instrument control software, oscilloscopes are an important component for countless devices and industries. To better understand what an oscilloscope is and how it may benefit varying systems, we will discuss their basic construction and operating principles. Read more >>

Both reciprocating and turbine aircraft engines operate on the basic principle of igniting fuel and air mixtures. While combustion can provide sufficient propulsive force and mechanical energy for aircraft to fly, it also causes a large amount of heat generation that must be mitigated for the integrity of engine components and surrounding structures. The cooling system of an aircraft may vary depending on the type of engine and its design, often relying on methods such as liquid cooling and air cooling to protect assemblies. Read more >>

What is transmission system of a vehicle?

The automatic transmission of a motor vehicle is a transmission that allows for automatic shifting of gears, permitting the internal combustion engine to easily reach a range of speed and torque outputs for efficient operation and travel. In the present, almost every vehicle on United States roads feature automatic transmissions, a testament to their benefits and abilities. In this blog, we will provide an overview of the vehicle automatic transmission system, discussing the various main components that compose them. Read more >>

Aircraft cables are flexible, thin, yet extremely durable, making them among the most useful types of steel cables available in the industrial manufacturing sector. However, you might have heard of the term "aircraft cable" used to describe cables and wires in other sectors and in different applications including but not limited to dog runs and fitness equipment, sailboat rigging and bicycle locks. The term may be used synonymously with such wiring but the true definition actually refers to strong steel wires banded together to form an ultra-tight cable. For more information on an aircraft cable and its applications, read on below. Read more >>

A great extent of aircraft equipped with reciprocating engines maneuver an engine mount construction made of welded steel tubing. The mount is assembled in one or multiple sections that include the engine mount ring, bracing members (V-struts), and fittings for linking the mount to the wing nacelle. Read more >>