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Lockbolts, as their name suggests, are bolts that lock in place when installed, preventing loosening over time, even under extreme stress and vibration. They find use in a wide range of applications where rivets or conventional bolts are often utilized as lockbolts display increased strength when compared to other options. To better understand lockbolts, this blog will outline their uses, types, and unique features.

In order for pressure gauges to continuously provide accurate readouts, they must be regularly calibrated using the correct technique. Although calibrating these precision gauges takes time and involves thorough attention, it is entirely necessary to avoid costly errors. Whether you are an expert in this field or have never worked with pressure gauges before, it is beneficial to review the essential details associated with the calibration process. In this blog, we will discuss everything you need to know when it comes to pressure gauge calibration.

When it comes to aviation safety, every event, from taxiing to parking the aircraft, should be treated with an equal amount of respect and attention to detail. While most consider the flight to be over as the plane approaches the apron, mistakes involving the parking brake may result in significant damage and expenses. Although the majority of aircraft use chocks placed by ground crew members to park the vessel in the correct place, there are several circumstances where the tarmac is off-limits for personnel. Additional cases where parking brakes are employed to maintain aircraft position include deicing, ramp holds, and emergency stops. In this blog, we will detail the design and function of the parking brake in order to give you a better understanding of this often unappreciated component.

When a pilot is operating an aircraft, there are various flight conditions that they must keep an eye on for safety and efficiency. One of the most important values to know during flight is one's altitude, that of which is the distance of the aircraft in relation to the ground below it. There are various ways in which altitude may be measured, one common way being the use of an aviation radio altimeter, or aircraft radar altimeter. With a radio altimeter, the distance between the aircraft and the terrain below can be determined with ease, allowing a pilot to conduct a safer landing in low-visibility conditions. In this blog, we will discuss the functionality of a radio altimeter and its design, allowing you to better understand how such devices are used.

Avionics, or aviation electronics, are devices and systems implemented in aircraft to replace the traditional mechanical and analog equipment used by pilots. With avionics, the flight crew can execute an operation safely and efficiently, regardless of whether a mission is to transport passengers between destinations or intercept a hostile aircraft. There are many reasons as to why avionics are advantageous, examples including their offered safety, all weather options, fuel reduction capabilities, improved performance and handling, and much more. To help you become more familiar with avionics equipment, we will cover the most common types that are found in most aircraft.

Auxiliary power units (APUs) are electrical power and heat sources used in mobile systems and operate independently from the main engine that is responsible for propulsion. Some of these mobile systems include passenger cars, buses, trucks, ships, and aircraft. Within aircraft, APUs generate on-board electricity for air conditioning and other related systems, especially during on-ground, and take-off procedures.