Aviation, NSN Blogs by 1

When it comes to choosing between fasteners to secure an assembly, it is essential to understand the difference between different types of screws to ensure optimal performance across various applications. The two categories that often take center stage in engineering discussions are captive screws and non-captive screws. In this blog, we will discuss the distinctions between these two screw variations so that you can find the best fit for your needs.


Read more »


A ram air turbine, commonly known as a RAT, is a compact device utilized on various aircraft for auxiliary power generation and hydraulic pressure supply. Its primary purpose is to assist operations during an emergency when other systems fail, ensuring that the aircraft maintains controllability and operational capacity during critical situations. In this blog, we will discuss ram air turbines in more detail, using the Airbus A320 as an example for ease of understanding.


Read more »


Turbofan engines have revolutionized the world of aviation since their debut, setting new standards for performance, efficiency, and reliability. Serving as the heart of many modern commercial airliners and differing aircraft types, the turbofan engine presents a unique design and capability set that is beneficial for numerous operations. In this blog, we will delve into the intricate assembly of turbofan engines, exploring their components, working aspects, and how exactly they generate immense power.


Read more »


Bearings are machine components that assist objects in rotation while reducing friction between moving parts. There are a wide range of different bearing types, all of which operate in various ways to suit a myriad of applications. For example, needle roller bearings are one common type which feature roller elements that are longer and thinner than conventional roller bearing elements.


Read more »


As many current and prospective pilots may know, aircraft will often vary in their cockpit controls, instruments, and other features based on the manufacturer of the vehicle, when it was made, and other such factors. Although many modern aircraft now feature advanced glass cockpits with similar technology, there is still a big divide in controls when it comes down to Airbus and Boeing aircraft. While Boeing aircraft feature a yoke for pilots to use, Airbus aircraft feature a control stick. While both of these controls ultimately perform the same exact duty, they vary in their design and placement, making it essential that pilots learn how to use both if they intend to operate aircraft from both manufacturers.


Read more »


In the majority of aircraft, pilots use a flight yoke to control their direction of flight. This device is essentially a column which can be shifted forward, backward, and side-to-side, as well as turned like a steering wheel. These movements can then be used to direct the plane along three axes, and allow for rotation. Working in combination with pedals that control yaw (side-to-side movement), the flight yoke makes up one part of the flight control system that can operate across a full range of motion.


Read more »


Magnetic sensors are a form of solid state device, capable of converting the magnitude of a magnetic field into an electrical signal that can be processed by electrical circuits. Magnetic sensors trace back to their invention a few decades ago, and while they originally acted as sensors that utilize the electromagnetic induction effect, they have since expanded to cover the galvano-magnetic effect, the Josephson effect, the magneto-resistance effect, and much more. In this blog, we will offer a brief overview of magnetic sensors and their various types, allowing you to have a better understanding of how they can be used.


Read more »


An SCSI, or Small Computer System Interface, is a form of standard electronic interface developed by American National Standards Institute, and they are utilized by personal computers for the means of communicating with a variety of peripheral hardware. As such, SCSIs ensure that a computer may work with hard drives, tape drives, printers, scanners, CD-ROM drives, and other devices with increased speed and flexibility when compared with older forms of parallel data transfer interfaces. To help you understand how this technology functions and what types of computer systems benefit from SCSIs, we will discuss them in more detail below.


Read more »


If you have been on an airplane, chances are, you have experienced turbulence. Some passengers feel nervous or worry that it may be dangerous, but turbulence is a normal part of air travel and is almost never cause for concern. Turbulence is generally caused by weather changes, specifically wind and pressure changes which affect the streams of air that planes regularly fly through. However, turbulence comes in several different forms. Here is a list of the different types of turbulence and how they are created.


Read more »


Aviation requires regular updates of critical metrics, such as altitude, speed, air pressure, and more. These values are used by the pilot and various computers to perform needed calculations. However, not every metric is easy to measure accurately and in real-time, particularly those values dependent on the state of gasses, since these variables are all related and can change quickly. Temperature is one such value that is critical to several aviation components with several methods of measurement. In this blog, we will discuss everything you need to know about the measurement and calculation of total air temperature, which most accurately represents the air temperature in flight.


Read more »


Recent Twitter Posts

Semiconductor's Certifications and Memberships
Thank You for Visiting!

Remember, If You Want A Competitive Quote for Parts In Fifteen Minutes Or Less, You Can Simply Fill Out the Request for Quote form On This Website’s Home Page.

Request for Quote

We use cookies to ensure that we give you an amazing experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.