ASAP Parts 360 Blog

Air traffic controllers (ATC) are primarily concerned with the safety of aircraft, ensuring that they are efficiently directed to meet time constraints while avoiding hazards. Radar beacon transponders, or simply transponders, are devices that allow for the location of an aircraft to be constantly displayed on ATC radar screens. To further the ability of monitoring, aircraft that have an altitude encoder will also have their pressure altitude sent to ATC.

Removing an aircraft's engine is not an easy feat. In fact, releasing a single engine on a Boeing 747 requires over 30,000 connections to be undone, and any mistake could lead to costly damages. When is it then appropriate or necessary to remove an aircraft's engine for replacement or repair? In this blog, we will highlight some of the circumstances in which it is required to remove this critical component.

Thyristors are a type of solid-state semiconductor device featuring four P- and N-type material layers that alternate. When placed within varying types of circuits, a thyristor will act as a bistable switch. As such, it will conduct when a current trigger is received, continuing until the voltage is either removed or becomes reverse biased. Two thyristor variations are common, each of which differs in the way that its conductive state is triggered. In this blog, we will discuss the thyristor and its functionality, allowing you to better understand their importance and the applications that they commonly serve.

One of the most noticeable differences when comparing aircraft design is the wing. Aircraft wings are an essential component as they are the primary surface that generates lift. Several types of wings are commonly used on planes, and they all provide different flight characteristics. This blog will discuss some of the most popular wing designs in the current aviation market. 

Aircraft brake failure is, fortunately, a rare occurrence in aviation, and if proper maneuvers are applied, there is a low chance for damage. Early aircraft were not built with brakes as their speeds were slower, and they usually landed in non-paved runways which provided enough friction to stop the plane. Advances in both plane and runway technology necessitated the need for a braking system on the ground. The braking technology on modern aircraft is sophisticated and can be tested at any time while flying. Early identification and execution of emergency procedures can also reduce the risk of injury or damage in the event of a mechanical braking issue.