Aircraft Systems

Physics in Aviation: The Science Behind Aircraft Maintenance Physics is not just something pilots learn in ground school. It shows up everywhere in aviation maintenance: flight controls, hydraulics, fuel systems, propellers, aircraft structures, sheet metal repairs, torque values, weight and balance, and troubleshooting. For an A&P mechanic, understanding physics helps connect what is happening in the airplane to why a component is designed, inspected, adjusted, or repaired a certain way. ...

Aircraft Hydraulic Systems: The Basics Every A&P Student Should Know Aircraft hydraulic systems are one of those topics every A&P student needs to understand because hydraulics are used all over the airplane. Depending on the aircraft, hydraulic power may be used for landing gear, brakes, flaps, flight controls, spoilers, nosewheel steering, thrust reversers, cargo doors, and other heavy-duty systems. The basic idea is simple: hydraulics use pressurized fluid to transmit force. ...