Aircraft Systems and Instruments 2 min read
Ignition system
The function of the ignition system is to provide an electrical spark to ignite the fuel/air mixture in the cylinders.…
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Aircraft Systems and Instruments 3 min read
Principles of Engine Lubrication
The primary purpose of a lubricant is to reduce friction between moving parts. Because liquid lubricants or oils can be…
Aircraft Systems and Instruments 2 min read
MULTIENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS
The design of the fuel system for an aircraft having two or more engines presents problems not normally encountered in…
Aircraft Systems and Instruments 8 min read
Aircraft Fuel Systems
Definition An aircraft fuel system enables fuel to be loaded, stored, managed and delivered to the propulsion system (engine(s)) of…
Aircraft Systems and Instruments 3 min read
Autopilot Systems
An aircraft automatic pilot system controls the aircraft without the pilot directly maneuvering the controls. The autopilot maintains the aircraft’s…
Aircraft Systems and Instruments 4 min read
Digital Fly By Wire
Well into the 1980s, mechanically controlled aircraft were the norm. A vehicle’s control surfaces were operated through cables and pushrods…
Aircraft Systems and Instruments 8 min read
Auto pilot System
An autopilot is a mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.…
Aircraft Systems and Instruments 6 min read
Aircraft engine controls
Aircraft engine controls provide a means for the pilot to control and monitor the operation of the aircraft’s powerplant. This article…
Aircraft Systems and Instruments 3 min read
Shock Absorbing and Non-Shock Absorbing Landing Gear
In addition to supporting the aircraft for taxi, the forces of impact on an aircraft during landing must be controlled…
Aircraft Systems and Instruments 6 min read
Landing Gear Types and Arrangement
Landing Gear Arrangement Three basic arrangements of landing gear are used: tail wheel-type landing gear (also known as conventional gear),…
Aircraft Systems and Instruments 2 min read
Aircraft Landing Gear Systems
The landing gear is an essential system that allows the aircraft to start from the gate, taxi to the runway,…
Aircraft Systems and Instruments 3 min read
Brake Malfunctions and Damage
Aircraft brakes operate under extreme stress and varied conditions. They are susceptible to malfunction and damage. A few common brake…
