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Material fatigue is a concern in aviation safety. Airplanes are exposed to significant mechanical stress during flight. Over time, this…
The empennage is an important part of modern-day airplanes. Also known as the tail assembly, it provides stabilization as well…
Takeoffs are complex flight procedures that involve many different steps. Pilots, for instance, must calculate an appropriate speed. Airplanes must…
Proper torque is essential when installing aircraft bolts. With their threaded body or “shank,” bolts offer a convenient way to…
You can ignore the head style when shopping for airframe bolts. Most airplanes use thousands or even hundreds of thousands…
When researching aircraft systems, you may come across pitot-static systems. Pilots today rely on a variety of instruments to provide…
When most people think of fasteners used in the aerospace industry, they envision traditional fasteners. Modern airplanes, however, are manufactured…
Composite materials have become increasingly common in the aerospace industry. Modern airplanes like the Boeing 787 are often comprised of…