This Software Release Notice covers information applicable to Service Pack 6 for the Viper II and Cobra II analyzers. The purpose of the update is to add new features and enhance current features already in the Generation II analyzers. SP6 also addressed discrepancies and recommendations in our continual quality improvement of our products and service…
We offer a free Dynamic Propeller Balance course which leads to an ACES Systems Certificate of completion that may be applied to the FAA AMT Awards Program. After reading the following materials, complete the online test to automatically receive your certificate. #1: READ THE TRAINING MATERIALS Using the Model 2020 Probalancer Analyzer – Fixed…
Learn more about our latest feature, Transient Balance Continuing with our Viper II Two-Minute Tip series, we’re sharing a video that explains how to conduct a transient balance job using the Viper II analyzer. Instead of trying to hit speed targets and wait for the analyzer to collect data, the Viper II’s transient balance feature…
We take a closer look at how vibration and rotation is measured As we learned in the previous Fundamentals Series post, titled “What is Vibration?”, vibration occurs when spinning objects become unbalanced and a lopsided weight causes a wobble in that rotation. This video is designed to explore the speed-sensing and vibration-sensing devices that record…
Going back to the basics to answer one of the main questions: What is Aviation Vibration? Wherever there are spinning parts, there’s going to be vibration. And in aviation, there are lots of spinning parts: propellers, gearboxes, rotors, and crankshafts. But what is vibration? How do we measure it? When is it bad? What happens…