Because the market on aircraft maintenance tools is a very niche one, the prices for tools in the field are not always consistent across the board. Many manufacturers or retailers of such parts will feel at liberty to charge whatever outrageous price they can for things like a magnetic synchronizer, twist pliers, rivet guns, jacks, etc. And because it’s such a small market, consumers will often have to purchase these items at that price. But with enough knowledge of these products and also on those who are selling them, you can avoid paying such high prices on your parts. See the basic outline below on how to avoid paying more.


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When you think of elevators, you probably don't picture the rear of an airplane. Although the elevator is a small piece of equipment relative to the rest of an aircraft, its role is crucial. An elevator is a fixed-wing aircraft component known as a flight control surface. A flight control surface maintains an aircraft’s pitch, angle of attack, and lift. It is typically at the rear of an aircraft where it attaches to the horizontal stabilizer on a plane’s empennage.The horizontal stabilizer and elevator are both factors in stabilizing the pitch, but only the elevators contribute to pitch control. The pitch is the tendency of the aircraft’s nose to move up and down on the lateral axis.


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The landing gear of an aircraft supports the entire weight of a vehicle during landing and ground operations. The components are primarily attached to the actual structure of the aircraft and has different applications for each part. Wheels are most commonly associated with aircraft landing gear but, there are many other facets involved. Modern landing gear technology wouldn’t be possible if shock absorbing equipment didn’t exist, making shock absorption a crucial aspect of both landing and takeoff.


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To maintain performance, aircraft require constant maintenance of their structural integrity. Metal structural repairs must be done with the best available techniques and materials, as deficiencies can pose an immediate or potential danger. This is complicated by the fact that an aircraft must be kept as light as possible, which narrows the margin of safety. This means that repairs must be strong enough to carry all the loads caused by flight, but not be so strong that they weigh the aircraft down. A joint that is too weak is obviously intolerable, but a joint that is too strong can end up causing stress and cracks in other locations.


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Ice formation on aircraft has long been a hazard to commercial and The military aviation, as well as the private flyer. Besides affecting the safety and performance of aircraft, severe icing conditions have been the cause of a large number of flight interruptions. Ice formation on the wings, tail surfaces, and fuselage is responsible for an increase in weight and the loss of aerodynamic efficiency. Severe vibrations and loss in thrust may result from ice accumulation. During heavy ice conditions in which ice occurs on the propellers and the aircraft simultaneously, the plane may be unable to climb properly, or maintain altitude, causing an emergency landing. The issue of determining adequate and practical means of combating ice formation has brought deicing and anti-icing systems to the forefront in aircraft design. This blog will focus on bleed air technology, pitot tube heating, propeller ice prevention, and heated edges systems.


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In just about every commercial aircraft there are numerous microphones installed in the cockpit that record flight crew conversations. These microphones send the recorded audio to the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) which digitizes and stores them. The recorded conversations are useful in case of emergency as the audio can be reviewed and investigated.


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Helicopters have the unique ability to hover and land vertically. The type of landing gear used on helicopters depends entirely on the intended purpose the vehicle will serve. Some factors a manufacturer might also consider are the weight, length, and materials a helicopter integrates. Most helicopters are equipped with skid landing gear, wheel landing gear, or a combination of both.


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It’s important to compare price, quality, and availability when determining which parts distributor to use for aviation and aerospace. There are some other factors to consider as well. Value-added distributors offer beneficial solutions beyond picking, packing, and shipping operations. Choosing the right distributor is important in the transportation industry due to its fast-paced, highly regulated, and safety-oriented nature. When a company cares about the product beyond its sale, it can make transactions easier and more reliable. Value can be added during pre-sale, sales support, and post-sale. 


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Structural integrity is an important concept in aviation. In fact, it’s probably the most important concept in aviation. So, you’d imagine that when it comes to things like fasteners, welding, which is a relatively reliable method of fastening, is preferable to rivets. But that’s not the case. Airplanes are manufactured with riveted joints instead of welded.


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Ground Support Equipment plays important part in every ground support missions vary drastically between civilian and military operations. Although civilian operations have a set timeline of when an aircraft and its individual parts need to be serviced or repaired, it's not as strict of a timeline as the military. Military ground support also has the disadvantage of unpredictable working conditions that range from the limited or uneven pavement of a bare base to an entire airstrip at a well-kept airport. It is difficult to determine what could go wrong, but it is expected that all military ground support equipment items will work at all times, under all conditions.


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