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Aircraft fuel systems are critical for the safe and efficient operation of planes, and for these systems to function properly, much care must be put into their design and development. In fact, engineers find that modeling and simulating fuel tanks can ensure optimal fuel management by predicting their effectiveness within a particular aircraft. In this blog, we will outline the impact these two processes have on the overall performance of an aircraft.

When it comes to electrical systems, the performance and reliability of connectors are crucial in regard to ensuring seamless functionality. One often overlooked factor that can significantly impact connector performance is the type of plating used during design. In this blog, we will explore the influence of connector plating on performance and shed light on its importance in maintaining reliable electrical connections.

Aircraft are regularly subjected to a variety of stressors throughout operations, making it important that they are well maintained while having protection wherever possible. Whether an aircraft is in flight, being cleaned, or simply sitting in a hangar, all metal surfaces will face a risk of corrosion, the risk simply varying based on a number of factors. Corrosion can lead to various issues like pitting, and if left unchecked, the aircraft can be rendered unfit for use in just a matter of years. While regular washing and other practices that can uphold quality, one of the best ways you can deter corrosion early is through the use of pretreatments, primers, and paints.

Aircraft are complex vehicles, often consisting of millions of parts that come together to make flight operations possible. Depending on the structure of an aircraft and the materials making up its assembly, varying methods or processes may be carried out to join parts together. While fasteners and welded joints account for a significant portion of connected parts, adhesives are also commonly used for structural applications for the means of bonding parts, filling gaps, sealing openings, and more. In this blog, we will discuss the most common types of structural adhesives that are used in aerospace applications and the various benefits that they present.

Adhesives are used in nearly all industrial sectors, all of which are made with varying strengths to meet a myriad of operational requirements. Aerospace adhesives in particular are generally considered more volatile than conventional variations. Typically, they cover the interior, exterior, and engine compartments of various aircraft, and their applications range from thread locking and retaining to gasketing, thread sealing, and more.