Aeronautics

Aeronautics

The branch of science that deals with flight aerodynamics and with the operation of all types of aircraft.

Industry: Aviation

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press-to-test light

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of indicator light used in an aircraft. The bulb may be tested by pressing on the top of the light fixture to complete a circuit to ground. If the bulb is good, the light will illuminate.

iron-core coil

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of inductor wound around a core of laminated iron sections. Iron has a much higher permeability than air, and an iron-core coil has a greater inductance than an equivalent size air-core coil.

A type of industrial dye used to measure the amount of contact between mating parts. One of the surfaces to be mated is given a light coat of Prussian blue dye, and the parts are assembled. During ...

forceps

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of instrument or small tool used to grasp or hold objects. Most forceps have a ratchet mechanism that allows them to be locked onto the object they are holding.

electromechanical frequency meter

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of instrument that uses the resonant frequency of a vibrating metal reed to measure the frequency of alternating current. Metal reeds having different lengths are vibrated by electromagnetism ...

lagging

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of insulation wrapped around some of the lines in an aircraft engine lubrication system to keep it from losing heat in the oil to the outside air.

lap joint

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of joint made between two pieces of material in which one piece is lapped over the other and the two fastened together. Lap joints are used to join sheets of metal by welding, riveting, or ...