Aeronautical

Aviation hydraulic systems must be maintained with the highest standards adhering to a strict, regular schedule. Not only do they need to be working at peak efficiency with minimum downtime, they need to be safely maintained for the passengers and pilots that entrust these systems with their lives. Aviation hydraulic maintenance can be a complex challenge because it involves a thorough understanding of how hydraulic systems work and the many components that make up a hydraulic system (as well as how they interact with each other and with aircraft systems). How Aviation Hydraulic Systems Work The basic concept behind how hydraulic systems function is fairly straightforward: aviation hydraulic systems use a pressurized liquid – referred to as hydraulic fluid or hydraulic oil – to c...

The Instrument Landing System (ILS) is a radio navigation system that provides precision guidance to aircraft approaching a runway. ILS approaches allow most general aviation pilots to land in as little as 1/2 statute mile visibility and as low as 200-foot cloud ceilings. There are several components that make up an ILS system: Localizer for horizontal guidance Glideslope for vertical guidance Approach lights (optional) Marker beacons (optional) Localizer The localizer antenna is used for horizontal guidance, and it's positioned on the far end of the runway. The localizer transmits signals on 108.1 MHz, up to and including 111.95 MHz (odd tenths only). Localizers have an adjusted course width so the course is 700 feet wide at the runway threshold (full scale fly-l...

Flaps increase the camber, and sometimes the area, of your wing. When you increase the camber of your wing, you also increase the amount of lift your wing can produce. With flaps down, your wing can produce more lift at slower speeds.   Using flaps gives you three distinct advantages in your plane: You can produce more lift, giving you lower takeoff and landing speeds You can produce more drag, allowing a steeper descent angle without increasing your airspeed on landing You can reduce the length of your takeoff and landing roll There are 4 primary flap designs, and each of them have advantages and disadvantages. Here's how they work. 1) Plain Flaps The most simple flap is the plain flap. Plain flaps hinge to the back of the wing, and they pivot down when you ...

In this article, we will uncover what a jet engine is subjected to during a complete overhaul. Depending on the type, an engine has to be taken apart, cleaned and serviced every 3,000 or more flight cycles. This means an engine receives a major overhaul every five years, in addition to more frequent, less radical visits to the workshop. Step 1: Defining the work scope The first step is the arrival of a “dirty engine” at our Schiphol Airport facility. This eco-friendly building is named after Sir Frank Whittle, the British pilot who designed and patented the first turbo jet engine in 1930. Then it’s time to roll up our sleeves. Each engine is identified by a six-digit serial number and has its own maintenance plan and complete history data. There are all kinds of reasons w...