Using Approved Tools and Ground Support Equipment for Maintenance – Too high pitch-up elevator setting
Event Description An A319 aircraft was preparing for takeoff. During the takeoff roll, the PF initiated the rotation at around…
What factors determine the 15-minute duration of oxygen in airplane emergency oxygen systems?
In most commercial airplanes, passengers receive oxygen through chemical oxygen systems that come in various duration options – typically 13,…
CFM identifies 126 engines fitted with fake AOG Technics parts in the latest update
CFM International Uncovers 126 Engines with Erroneously Documented Components from UK Distributor. In a recent revelation, CFM International (CFM), a…
Aircraft Stall
DefinitionStall is defined as a sudden reduction in the lift generated by an aerofoil when the critical angle of attack…
How do pilots determine the “point of no return” during a flight, and what significance does it hold in aviation operations?
In aviation, there’s a critical concept known as Equal Time Point (ETP), often utilized in Extended Range Twin Engine Operations…
What Causes the Sawtooth-Shaped Patterns on Jet Engine Exits?
Discover the remarkable advantages of chevron nozzles in jet engines! These ingenious sawtooth patterns on the trailing edges serve a…
Differences between Symmetrical and Asymmetric Airfoil?
Airfoil shapes can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.Some airfoils are curved differently on the top side than on the bottom. Those…
FedEx 757 with landing gear failure crash lands, skids off runway
A Fedex Federal Express Boeing 757-200 freighter, registration N977FD performing flight FX-1376 from Chattanooga,TN to Memphis,TN (USA) with 3 crew,…
What is center of pressure?
Throughout the whole body of an aircraft there are many different forces created by pressure differences. the center of pressure…
United Boeing 737-9 MAX rejected takeoff
A United Boeing 737-9 MAX, registration N37560 performing flight UA-329 from Denver,CO to Boston,MA (USA), was accelerating for takeoff from…