When constructing electronic equipment, resistors serve as components that provide electrical resistance. With their ability to adjust signal levels, reduce current flow, divide voltages, and more, resistors assist in operations and further ensure equipment protection from volatile current. As a common aspect of electrical networks, resistors may come in a variety of types in order to accommodate different system needs. In this blog, we will discuss the various common resistor components, allowing you to better understand their uses and applications.

Rebuild and overhaul are two terms frequently used to describe the condition of an aircraft part. In fact, the two are often used interchangeably. Because of this, people see rebuilt parts and overhauled parts as the same, and find themselves wondering why rebuilt units cost more. However, the truth of the matter is that rebuilt and overhauled parts are different, and refer to different levels of work performed. If a part is ‘overhauled,’ it means that it has been completely disassembled, examined, and parts have been replaced as necessary according to the manufacturer’s overhaul manual. If a part is ‘rebuilt’ it means that the part has been brought back to factory new conditions as per the manufacturer.

Aircraft spare parts management is a complex operation consisting of lead-times, stocking, supply chain management, and much more. As maintaining an inventory of spare parts can be costly and time consuming, having quick turnarounds and a smaller inventory can be useful for regulation. With a constantly changing world and industry, ensuring that you always are on top of optimizing your spare parts management with new and reliable practices can help you save money and time while ensuring that you always have what is needed quickly and efficiently.

WAAS and LPV are two important navigation tools used to supplement GPS in aircraft. WAAS, or Wide Area Augmentation System, is an air navigation aid developed by the Federal Aviation Administration to improve the accuracy, integrity, and availability of the Global Positioning System. LPV, or localizer performance with vertical guidance, are the precision GPS aviation instrument approach systems available without specialized aircrew training requirements. This blog will discuss both WAAS and LPV in greater detail.

For the aircraft gas turbine engine and fuel system to function efficiently and smoothly during flight operations, they require reliable fuel pumps for the transportation of fuel. Aircraft fuel pumps play various roles within the aircraft fuel system, providing for cooling, pressure, transportation, and much more. In this blog, we will discuss some of the various designs and methods that are used to manufacture and implement aircraft fuel pumps, allowing you to have a better understanding of their functionality and uses.

Fluid lines are important for a variety of aircraft operations and applications including those related to fuel, oil, oxygen, engine coolant, instrument, and hydraulic lines. The aircraft depends on many of these systems to sustain vital operations, and thus maintaining the fluid lines that enable them to perform is also critical. Rigid fluid lines are a special type of fluid line that is typically used in stationary applications where a straight tubing run is possible.

It would be the greatest understatement to say that 2020 has changed everything, including the way we go to work (with most people telecommuting) to the way we go out and buy a week’s worth of groceries. The same is very true for how we travel. In the same vein that September 11, 2001 changed international travel security, COVID19 has changed and still is changing how airlines and passengers in the aviation industry are conducting day to day business. Though the risk of catching an infection on an aircraft is typically lower than in a shopping center or an office environment, there are simple measures that are being implemented to further reduce the risk of illness. These include practicing hand hygiene by washing regularly with soap or an alcohol-based sanitizer, and not touching face, especially eyes, nose, and mouth.

When it comes to maintaining wheels and brakes, mechanics often find that complete overhaul of these is more efficient to consistent repairing. That is why it is important for those working in overhaul or MRO to know and understand what they have in stock and how they can utilize that knowledge and their inventory to make the process much more efficient. For more information read the article below.

Figuring out what kind of project you will be taking on with your cable assemblies can determine what type and category you will need to complete the work.  Whatever type of project or work, you are doing, it is likely there you will be completing the project with one of three types of cable assemblies. Once you review this list, you’ll be able to make sense of hte many different types of cable assemblies and which category are more suited toward your needs.

Commercial aircraft operate at elevations from ranging 30,000 to 45,000 feet and fly at speeds greater than 500 miles per hour. To achieve this, aircraft are powered by engines that spin at rates from 10,000 to 25,000 revolutions per minute. The reliable operation of these aircraft is a testament to the quality of modern aircraft engineering, aircraft maintenance & repair, and the quality of tools used to build and repair aircraft. The power and speed of aircraft result in a great deal of force being exerted on each part of the aircraft. Because of this, every single part of an aircraft, down to the last nut and bolt, must be secured in place properly.