Do you know the difference between spacers and washers? They are both used in conjunction with fasteners like screws and bolts to create space. After driving a screw or bolt through a set of parts, for instance, you can use … Continue reading →

Not all nuts feature a traditional hexagonal shape. Some of them are shaped like a barrel. Known as barrel nuts or dowel nuts, they are commonly used in electronics, aerospace, construction and furniture applications. Like hexagonal nuts, barrel nuts feature … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever watched airplanes taking off and landing at an airport, you may recall seeing numbers painted on the tail or the back of the fuselage near the tail. Known as tail numbers, they are essential identifiers in the … Continue reading →

Jet engines play an important role in modern aviation. Featuring an air intake, compressor, combustion chamber and exhaust nozzle, they are the primary means of propulsion for most airplanes. Jet engines work by sucking air into a combustion chamber where … Continue reading →

The use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) is a growing trend in the aviation industry. Ever since the development of the Wright Flyer, most airplanes have used petroleum-based fuel. Some airplanes use aviation gasoline, whereas others use a kerosene fuel like … Continue reading →

Airplanes use different methods for boarding as well as deplaning. Two primary of the most common methods are jetways and airstairs. They both allow passengers to enter and exit airplanes, but they have distinct advantages and drawbacks that affect their … Continue reading →

When most people think of washers, they envision disc-shaped metal fasteners with a hole in the center. While most washers are, in fact, made of metal, some of them are made of elastomers, such as rubber. Rubber washers still feature … Continue reading →

It’s a common misconception that airplanes don’t have brakes. While they may not have pads and rotors like automobiles, they still have devices used to decrease their airspeed. Known as speed brakes, they play an important role in modern aviation. … Continue reading →

Not all have a single level for passengers. Some of them have two passenger levels. Known as double-decker airplanes, they are bigger than traditional single-decker airplanes. Here are five facts about double-decker airplanes. #1) Originated in the 1950s Double-decker airplanes … Continue reading →