Wing Tip configurations on the A320 family Aircraft Let’s see the A320 Family Wing Tip evolution in a nutshell and I am going to start by mentioning that there are four possible Wing Tip configurations on the A320 family: In 1988, when Airbus released the A320, it had no winglets, and neither did many…
What Are Black Boxes On An Aircraft And Why Are They Important? Airplane fatalities are statistically rare. When they do happen, however, they are often fatal and people want answers as to why their loved ones died, and that is where black boxes come into play. What is a black box? * A black…
Q1: What is a system reset? It is the action of switching off a system and then switching it back on again with the objective to retrieve normal system behavior or recover a previously lost function. Q2: Is System Reset always a quick fix? Answer: Performing an inappropriate manual system reset in flight can…
What is Wing Tip Brake ( WTB )on a320 aircraft The function of wing tip brake to hold and stop rotation of flap/slat transmission shaft when slat/flap control computer sense asymmetry, uncommanded or runways condition of flap/slat.This brake system ensures that the outboard section of the transmission shaft, which extends to the flaps and slats,…
pilot discretionary Fuel Who decide Final Fuel load for Flight ? pilot in command or Flight dispatcher ||what is pilot discretionary Fuel . Most regulations will state that the “commander” has the final authority on the fuel load for a flight. For commercial air transport operations, the “commander” means the “pilot in command”. In countries,…
RAIN GUTTER IN AIRCRAFT What is this line found above the door on many aircraft? Rain Gutter installed on passenger aircraft are usually fixed above cabin door on fuselage section. The size of rain gutters are limited due to aerodynamic drag. Thus, In heavy rain condition rain gutter may filled and overflow over the…
EcoPower Wash Photo:aviation week EcoPower Wash This is environment friendly as contaminated water that leaves the engine is collect and is not mixed with ground water . This is closed loop engine wash system that uses pure atomized water to wash engine for optimum efficiency. Why Engine Wash Mandatory ? What is the purpose of…
Do You Know Why A320-family Aircraft is the Bestselling Narrow-body Aircraft in The World. The A320 Family is the world’s most populars Single-aisle aircraft family as it is the preferred choice with airlines, from the low cost carriers for which it is now the aircraft of choice, to new business models taking benefits of new levels of…
Why Do Air Traffic Control Towers Have Slanted & Black Color Windows? Hello everyone, Welcome to my new blog , today we will talk about A big fact Of Air Traffic Controller (ATC) who is controller of Aviation/Aircraft/Airspace. Large airports are slightly different everywhere the planet , but one constant is that the ubiquitous traffic…