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When most people think of screws, they envision traditional pointed threaded fasteners with a sharp point on one end and a wide head on the other ...

When using bolts to fasten parts, you’ll typically need matching nuts. Most nuts feature interior threads that connect to the external threads of ...

Bearings play an important role in many mechanical assemblies. They are designed to assist with the movement of parts by reducing friction. When two ...

Selector valves play an important role in many modern airplanes. They are commonly found in commercial airliners and other large fixed-wing ...

The tail assembly is an important part of most modern airplanes. Also known as the empennage, it provides stability, balance and control. Many tail ...

Batteries aren’t found exclusively in automobiles. Nearly all modern airplanes have them as well. They are typically used to start the engines, ...

Do you know the difference between differential and symmetrical ailerons? Most fixed-wing aircraft have ailerons. Consisting of hinged flat-like ...

GE Aerospace has selected Athens State University to receive a $4,000 charitable contribution to go toward targeted STEM equipment ...

Even if you’ve never flown in an airplane, you’re probably familiar with wings. All airplanes have wings. They are the primary lifting surfaces ...