The aviation industry is one of the biggest and most important industries in the world. As air travel becomes more affordable, people are looking to travel: in 2015 alone, there were over 24 million general aviation flight hours logged. While … [Read more...]
How Do Balancing Machines Work?
The 131,500 aircraft mechanics and service technicians that were working in the U.S. in 2017 have a lot of different tools and machines they need to do their jobs properly. One of the most important tools in the aircraft service industry is a … [Read more...]
Identifying the Types and Origins of Helicopter Vibrations
Helicopter vibration can present dangers to the aircraft and both passengers and crew members on board. Not only can it shorten the lifespan of certain aircraft components, but it can also make flight both uncomfortable and unsafe. Part of regular … [Read more...]
Exploring Proper Aircraft Maintenance
Flying an aircraft is a privilege that not many people will get to enjoy in their lifetime. Becoming a pilot is a huge responsibility! You're responsible not only for the aircraft you're flying, but the passengers inside. Not to mention, you're in … [Read more...]
The 4 Types Of Vibration And What They Mean
The many moving parts of an aircraft means that there will be a considerable amount of vibration while the aircraft is in operation. As pilots logged 24,142,000 general aviation flight hours in 2015, the same number of hours saw a variety of … [Read more...]
What To Expect After Using Field Balancing Equipment
In order to properly balance the components of your aircraft, you should use field balancing equipment so that you are working on the components when they are in the same position as they are in flight. Performing aircraft maintenance in these … [Read more...]
Aircraft Maintenance 101: Field Balancing Standards
Analyzing vibration in an aircraft is a delicate procedure. There will always be some vibration whenever the aircraft is on, making absolutely perfect balance unattainable. There are still standards to field balancing procedure to ensure that the … [Read more...]
International Partnership At WMU Promises To Boost Aircraft Maintenance Training
Western Michigan University is partnering with a global provider of aviation services, AAR. The goal of this partnership is to provide real-life work experience for students who are studying to become aircraft maintenance technicians. Through this … [Read more...]
Your Comprehensive Field Balancing Checklist
The aircraft industry has been taking flight in recent years, with global helicopter sales in 2017 expected to amount to almost $5 billion. This massive investment also requires an attention to maintenance for aircraft, which often involves using … [Read more...]
Bearing Vibration: A Glossary Of Terms
Vibration in an aircraft can be very normal, as it will inevitably be caused by the many moving parts in an aircraft. In 2015 there were 24,142,000 general aviation flight hours logged, and operators who logged any of those hours need to be aware of … [Read more...]