Aircraft rigging is the process of adjusting movable flight controls on major aircraft surfaces like wings and stabilizers. Ailerons, elevators, and rudders are all examples of aircraft rigging gear. Besides the flight controls, rigging is also done to other areas of the aircraft to incorporate engine controls, flight deck controls, and components of retractable landing gear. Attachment of hardware using cotter pins, locknuts, or safety wire is also included in the rigging process. Read more >>

The standard propulsion system seen on commercial aircraft is a twin turbofan gas turbine engine assembly. Airbus and Boeing utilize this dual engine system on most of their aircraft. The fuel-efficient assembly is widely used in high-speed transport and has helped propel the aerospace industry to what it is today (pun intended). Read more >>

Diesel engines are internal combustion engines. The main difference compared to other internal combustion engines is how the fuel is ignited. Hot air from the compressor is transferred to the combustion chamber, but instead of requiring an ignitor, the air is hot enough that when the fuel is injected, it spontaneously combusts. Spontaneous combustion is the result of two things, the self-ignition temperature of diesel and the compression ratio of diesel engines.  Read more >>

Aircraft bearings require a special grease in order to operate properly and ensure longevity. Automotive grease can be used as a cheap alternative, but it is not recommended if you want all your parts to stay reliable and in pristine condition. After all, the needs of an automobile and the needs of an aircraft are entirely different. In terms of aircraft maintenance, there are three types of grease that are highly recommended: Mobil SHC100, Braycote 622, and ROYCO 22CF. Read more >>

It’s always easy to mistake two similar things as the exact same thing. Jam and jelly, weather and climate, and pumps and compressors. While sometimes misunderstanding the difference is no big deal, other times it means that you just bought the wrong mechanical device for your project.   Read more >>