aircraft bearings

Aeronautics bearings are an essential component of these jet planes.

Aeronautics: Flight Depends on Precision, Skill, and the Right Bearings 

Aeronautics, the science of flight and the operation of aircraft, involves many moving parts. Where those parts move, there’s probably a bearing. From the navigation systems to the accelerometers to the landing gear, airframe control and miniature bearings play integral parts in the operation of every type of aircraft. Flight control systems  Rudders, ailerons, gimbals,…

An airplane flying overhead, full of aircraft needle and roller bearings.

Airframe Needle and Roller Bearings: Toughness at 33,000 Feet

As part of our Bearings 101 series of informational articles, we’re highlighting types of bearings or bearing components. Next on the agenda are airframe control needle and roller bearings.  Regardless of the application, you always want a bearing to be sturdy and reliable. But when it comes to components for aircraft, the margin for error…