What you should know about - Aircraft Breaks
All modern commercial aircraft have automatic brake systems. Just like a car, these systems also have an anti-lock braking system (ABS) that prevents the tires from sliding down a wet runway. The…
What you should know about - The Aircraft Lower Deck
The lower deck of an aircraft is usually used as cargo space. The various cargo sections are known as the hold and differ according to their position in the aircraft. The forward hold is located in…
What you should know about - Landing Gear Doors
Of the hundreds of structural parts and hundreds of moving parts on a commercial airplane, there are very few that are both structural and moving that also face the aerodynamic and…
What you should know about - Aircraft Water Tanks
The water and waste system supplies potable water to the lavatories and galleys of an airplane, and removes the sink and toilet waste. It is also needed for hot tea and coffee made in the galleys…