Limitless Aerospace Blog

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there are about 5,400 aircraft in the sky at peak operational times on any given day in the United States. With so many planes in the sky flying along similar flight paths, the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) employed is indispensable for avoiding catastrophe. As a computerized avionic system, the TCAS monitors the airspace around an aircraft regardless of ground air traffic control, and warns pilots of the presence of other aircraft that could present a collision threat in flight. As such, it can be very helpful for pilots to understand the role of this essential system.

On aircraft and heavy machinery alike, many of the parts used need to be able to withstand high vibration which can last for hours depending on the task. As a highly vibration-resistant fastener, the huck bolt is commonly used in these conditions for their superior strength and hold. Offering a simple and reliable alternative to welding, huck bolts can be found in trucks, automotives, rails, agriculture, mining, and the oil & gas industries, among others. If you would like to know more about the use of huck bolts in industrial machinery, read on as we explore the different types and their advantages.

Wrenches are tools that grip onto fasteners in order to tighten or loosen them. The term “spanner” is used redundantly in the case of spanner wrenches, as “spanner” is simply the way the British refer to these tools. While there are many types of wrenches, Americans consider the spanner variety a type of wrench with pins or tabs around their circumference.

A screw ball bearing is a fairly unique piece of hardware, coming in the form of a bearing that is made up of a screw, nut, reversing device, and a ball. With a screw ball bearing, rotary motion can be transformed into linear motion, or vice versa, making it versatile in its use. Furthermore, the screw ball bearing is known for its high precision, high efficiency, and minor frictional resistance, allowing it to benefit a number of industrial applications and precision instruments.

Aircraft maintenance is one of the most important aspects of standard aircraft operations. The maintenance crew is responsible for ensuring that the plane is working optimally, allowing pilots to safely traverse the sky. Over time, the aviation industry has solidified a rigorous set of standards that require both specialized knowledge and refined mechanical skills when conducting inspections.

Turbine engines are powerful apparatuses, allowing large, heavier-than-air aircraft to traverse high altitudes with ease. To maintain compliance with FAA mandates and to uphold the safety and integrity of the aircraft, the turbine engine should be inspected and maintained on a regular basis. Typically, turbine engines will follow a maintenance schedule that is determined by flight hours and engine cycles. While flight hours are fairly straightforward in measuring the elapsed time between liftoff and touchdown, engine cycles are a little more difficult to define.

There are many reasons why an engine might fail to start, one of the most common being vapor lock. Vapor lock occurs when the fuel in your fuel lines vaporizes, turning from a liquid to a gas. Vapor lock can disrupt the delivery of liquid fuel to the engine, resulting in the aircraft stalling. If an aircraft stalls, it may no longer be able to produce lift and may be more difficult to restart once it has been warmed up. With this in mind, this blog will provide a brief overview of vapor lock and why it happens in order to understand how you may prevent it.

Bungee cord is the commonly used name for a cord with an interior that is made of elastic fibers blanketed in a woven sheath. Other names used to describe this type of rope are “shock cord” and “elastic cord.” Bungee cords provide a cost-effective alternative to metal chains and other rope needed to hang, lower, or raise certain goods.

Within the realm of aviation, the two primary forms of fuel induction systems are carburetors and fuel injectors. While serving a similar purpose in directing and distributing fuel to the induction system, each features different operations and various benefits and drawbacks that may have an effect on performance and flight efficiency. In order to understand the difference between each system, as well as which may serve as a good fit for your particular needs, we will provide a brief overview of carburetor and fuel injected engines.

Pneumatic systems are quite common to a number of industries, often used for dentist tools, factory machines, paint sprayers, and much more. A pneumatic system is quite comparable to a hydraulic system, albeit utilizing pressurized gases in lieu of pressurized fluids. When equipped on an aircraft, a pneumatic system can be used for the transmission of power for the means of operating brakes, doors, emergency devices, and driving systems.