Purchasing Efficiency Blog

When performing inspections and maintenance on an aircraft, utilizing a jack is crucial for safety in order to avoid accidents, damages, and injuries. Depending on the size and model of the aircraft being worked on, there are various hydraulic jack types that may be used such as bipod, tripod, quadropod, and axle aircraft jacks. In general, tripod and axle jacks prove to be the most widely used, due in part to their offered benefits and capabilities. In this blog, we will discuss the tripod and axle aircraft jack, as well as the aircraft jack labeling system and inspection process to help you have a better understanding of jacks. Read more >>

Aircraft landing gear systems are built in accordance with rigorous safety standards to ensure reliability during takeoff, landing, ground operations, and beyond. This is because a malfunction in the system can lead to severe consequences, making it necessary for engineers to integrate various safety devices within aircraft to support safe deployment, retraction, and positioning. In this blog, we will explore four of the primary landing gear safety system devices that are found across aircraft with retractable gear, including the gear safety switch, ground locks, landing gear position indicators, and the nose wheel centering mechanism. Read more >>

The air inlet of an aircraft, also known as an intake, is an opening or structure on the body of a plane or jet that allows for air to enter into systems. As jet engines and supersonic speed aircraft were realized and improved upon, such air entrances became a required design to allow for the correct amount of air to flow into the engine. In this blog, we will discuss some of the various inlets that may be present on an aircraft, as well as how they benefit flight operations. Read more >>

For the individuals who have worked in or with physics or the science behind movement, particularly that of various kinds of fans, there is no mistaking the distinction between the terms propeller and impeller. Ask a novice however what the difference is and they will tell you many different answers. While they are similar and though sometimes the terms are used interchangeably, there are many important distinctions that you need to know if you want to use them efficiently and properly. Read more >>

FSC 5965 is a Federal Supply Class that contains components such as headsets, microphones, handsets, and speakers that are used for aviation purposes. When procuring or replacing such equipment for aircraft operations, it can be hard to decide what is best for your given needs and what role each device plays for aircraft operations. In this blog, we will discuss the various equipment and devices included within FSC 5965 Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers, and how to make a well informed decision when it comes time to purchase. Read more >>