The aircraft engine is a powerful apparatus, enabling the generation of propulsion that allows for flight to be possible. For an engine to begin operation, it requires ignition for the combustion of fuel mixtures and other processes. While the aircraft ignition system may differ from aircraft to aircraft, they all share various common components and processes that are critical for their functionality. In this blog, we will discuss the composition of the aircraft ignition system, helping you to better understand how engines are started and function.


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Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is the support equipment found at an airport, usually on the servicing area next to the terminal, that is used to service aircraft between flights. As its name suggests, it is used to support the operation of aircraft while on ground. The role of ground support equipment typically pertains to ground power operations, aircraft mobility, cargo/passenger loading operations, and a variety of other specific needs. Everyone knows the importance of maintaining aircraft to ensure safe and reliable flight, but just as important is the maintenance of ground support equipment. This blog will look at the ways GSE maintenance can save operators time, money, and hassle.


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Rivets are a vital component for aircraft construction, often providing fastening solutions and structural integrity for areas such as the outer skin, spar sections, rib sections, and other fittings and components. When trying to find what rivets are best for your particular needs and operations, you may have come across those that are referred to as military fasteners. While these components may serve much of the same functionality as a standard, similar component, their designation serves importance for their capabilities and ratings.


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There are many different types of hand tools and about hundreds of variations of them. Hand tools, whether you are referring to the modern day hammer or a blunt rock on a stick, have been present for centuries. Hand instruments can be utilized for any sort of work, including fixing things, melding, breaking, attaching things, and more. A few such hand tools can be adaptable and some of them are explicitly utilized for a particular activity.  If you are looking to acquire a great power driven hand tool, it is critical to know their development and legitimate utilization.


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Aircraft inspection and maintenance is one of the most important facets of the aviation industry, ensuring the aircraft and related systems remain operational, efficient, and have long service lives. While there are a plethora of new and advanced technologies and aircraft maintenance equipment that are making inspection and maintenance procedures quicker and easier, a technician may always rely on their assortment of aircraft hand tools to get the job done. In this article, we will discuss the primary aircraft hand tools that every aircraft technician should be familiar with.


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In modern aircraft, there are a plethora of systems that function to aid the aircraft and pilot in producing and maintaining flight. From the engine providing propulsion to flight control surfaces governing direction, many systems must have functional and efficient operation for ensuring safety of all. With so many important systems all operating simultaneously, it is critical that the pilot is always cognisant of the conditions of components and can be immediately made aware of issues or problems that arise. The annunciator panel, or alarm annunciator, provides the pilot with information regarding the various subsystems and their statuses. As they play a vital role in ensuring safe flight, every pilot or aspiring pilot should understand them well.


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Since the release of the Boeing 737 series back in 1967, the family of aircraft has remained the most popular and demanded series of all time, even to this day. Despite fierce competition and rising sales of the Airbus 320 family, Boeing still holds on to the title of most models produced and delivered for their orders, a title they most likely will continue hold for the foreseeable future. Even Boeing 737 parts remain in constant demand for outfitting the longstanding aircraft series. Back in 2013, Boeing stated that a 737 was taking off or landing every 2 seconds across the world, and currently the 737 model still makes up about 75% of Boeing’s production backlog. With so many different airliners and aircraft models competing for dominance in the Aviation Market, what is it about the Boeing 737 that keeps it so popular even to this day?


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 In the commercial aviation industry, there are a plethora of aircraft that are constantly taking off, flying, and landing. At LAX alone, over 1,500 planes take off and land each day. Even with such great amounts of constant global traffic, the amount of collisions and accidents are extremely low. This efficiency and safety of so many aircraft is maintained with an aircraft transponder, and the air traffic controllers behind them.


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Just like all aviation components, aircraft battery maintenance and inspection must be regular and undergo strict checks to ensure optimal functionality, airworthiness, and safety of flight. An easy way to ensure that your battery is always well maintained is to follow the instructions and procedures as set out by the manufacturer. Accounting for the battery’s age, integrity, and general charge ability can also help you understand its performance.


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Modern aircraft wiring types rely heavily on having reliable electrical systems and subsystems for safe and effective operations. In turn, these systems rely on wiring that, if not properly installed, inspected, and maintained, can lead to potential and immediate danger to the aircraft.


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