ASAP Parts 360 Blog

Bearings are machine elements that limit the relative motion of components while simultaneously reducing friction between moving parts. As such, they find use in a wide range of industries and countless applications. More than that, there are a multitude of bearing types, one of which includes sleeve bearings.

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.

A stainless steel valve is beneficial for you to own and use for many reasons, one being that it is robust and a valued choice in the market because of its strength and for its resistance to both hot and cold temperatures. Another reason is that they do not corrode. One of the most amazing qualities of stainless steel is its resistance against rust.This is why stainless steel valves are an ideal choice in various industries. Along with their strength and durability, they can also be resistant against the high and constant pressure of strong vibrations.

If it's cold enough, shortly after take off, a single cold start can cause severe aircraft engine problems. The degree to which a cold start will damage an engine depends upon factors like the type of engine, the engine’s age and condition, whether the engine has steel or chrome cylinders, and what kind of engine oil is being used. As a general rule, a “cold start” occurs when the engine is at a temperature below freezing (32F or 0C). Any start below 20F or -7C is very dangerous to a power plant.

No matter their size, all aircraft require some kind of mechanism to power systems like landing gear, brakes, flaps, and various flight controls. All mechanical systems require some sort of medium through which they apply force and pressure, and in a hydraulic system, that medium is a liquid or oil. For comparison, pneumatic systems rely on compressed air or gas. In this blog, we’ll break down some of the most common applications for hydraulic systems, and how exactly they work.