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Control cables play an important role in the function of nearly all types of airplanes. They are used in flight control systems. There are primary and secondary flight control systems. Pilots can engage these flight control systems from the cockpit. … Continue reading →

Cabin air filters are commonly used in private and commercial airplanes alike. The Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, for instance, feature a pair of cabin air filters. Passengers won’t be able to see them. Nonetheless, the cabin air filters will … Continue reading →

Airplanes aren’t immune to damage. When flying at speeds of 400 to 600 mph, they are exposed to significant stress. Over time, this can weaken or even crack parts of their airframe. Speed tape is available, however, to perform on-the-spot … Continue reading →

Ever wonder why airplanes are painted? At an altitude of 30,000 feet, most people won’t see an airplane’s exterior. Therefore, conventional wisdom may lead you to believe that paint isn’t necessarily. Aside from aesthetics, though, airplanes require paint for other … Continue reading →

Firewalls aren’t limited to automobiles. While you can find them in cars, trucks and other automobiles, they are commonly used in airplanes as well. Firewalls are an important part of most airplanes. They act as barriers between an airplane’s engines … Continue reading →

Airplanes often require special types of fasteners. While most airplanes still have bolts, many of them have clevis pins as well. Clevis pins are fasteners that, like other types of fasteners, are used to secure parts. They don’t feature threading, … Continue reading →

Washers come in a variety of styles. While nearly all of them consist of a ring-shaped piece of metal, some of them are slightly raised. Cupped washers, for instance, have a raised and canonical design. They aren’t completely flat like … Continue reading →

When connecting a cable to an anchor point, you should consider using a thimble. Cables are commonly used in the aerospace manufacturing industry. Connecting a cable directly to an anchor point, however, may result in damage. Cables can fray when … Continue reading →

Nuts are commonly used with threaded fasteners. You can just run a threaded fastener through two parts. If the back of the threaded fastener is exposed, the parts may break away from each other. A nut will prevent this from … Continue reading →