Whether an aircraft is designed for commercial applications or defense, most modern models are highly electrified to provide pilots with all the instrumentation data, control, and assistance that they need to efficiently and safely fly. In order for power and data to effectively be transferred between systems and components, various aviation cable assemblies are used. As commercial and defense aircraft are subject to varying levels of stress and atmospheric conditions, the required specifications of the cable assemblies in planes will often differ based on the application. In this piece, we will discuss how commercial and defense aircraft cable assemblies differ from one another, allowing you to have a better idea of each and what is best for your needs.

An aircraft flap actuator is a mechanical device that is utilized to adjust the flaps on wings. More specifically, they serve as adjustable control surfaces on the rear edge of the wings. Additionally, they can be extended or retracted to adjust to the profile and surface area of the wings, facilitating a smooth flight at low airspeeds.

Most airplanes need to have a set of batteries for their operations. Even if an airplane features combustion jet engines, it will still need some form of power storage to power everything from onboard instruments to lighting fixtures. Take the Boeing 747 as an example, as this jumbo plane is provided with two batteries. One of these batteries is used as the main power source in flight for electronics, while another battery performs duties as an Auxiliary Power Unit or APU.

Most modern aircraft rely on the combustion of fuel-and-air mixtures for generating the thrust and propulsion required for flight, and such processes lead to the creation of large amounts of exhaust gasses that need to be expelled from the engine for safety. While engines may vary in their construction and how they utilize exhaust, jet engines in particular will utilize a propelling nozzle to amply direct the flow of exhaust gas to maximize propulsion. As there are different types of propelling nozzles that benefit varying aircraft types and operations, it can be useful to have a general understanding of the main exhaust nozzle variations.