How Do Aircraft Evacuation Slides Work?
Table of Contents How Do Aircraft Evacuation Slides Work? Inflatable aircraft escape slides allow passengers to safely exit a plane during an emergency when environmental hazards like water or fire make standard exits unsafe. There are four types of slides: land slides, rafts, off-wing exit ramps [...]
Why Are Passenger Oxygen Masks Important in an Aviation Emergency
Table of Contents Why Are Passenger Oxygen Masks Important in an Aviation Emergency Oxygen masks are a crucial component of an airplane's safety equipment, particularly in the oxygen systems for cabin passengers and flight crew members. When cabin pressure drops, emergency oxygen masks provide life-saving [...]
The Most Common Aircraft Emergencies and Minimizing the Risk
Table of Contents The Most Common Aircraft Emergencies and Minimizing the Risk As we move further into the 21st century, plane travel is safer than ever. Keeping passengers safe is a moral responsibility and a mandate from the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA). Taking a [...]
How Do Aviation Life Rafts Work?
Table of Contents How Do Aviation Life Rafts Work? If you're on an airplane, you can rest assured that aircraft life rafts will be onboard with you in all-weather carry cases made of plastic, fiberglass containers or canvas holdalls. But how do [...]
How to Prevent an Aircraft Fire Emergency
How to Prevent an Aircraft Fire Emergency As someone in the aviation industry, you understand how critical safety measures can be. Fire extinguishers are part of your aircraft safety measures, so it's key to keep them in proper working condition. Doing so can [...]
PMA Aviation vs. OEM Aviation: What You Need to Know
PMA Aviation vs. OEM Aviation: What You Need to Know Among aircraft parts distributors, the debate between parts manufacturer approval (PMA) and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts can be confusing and controversial. To understand how both options work, it's important to learn about their past and [...]
What Should You Do in an Airplane Emergency?
What to Do in an Airplane Emergency The chances of experiencing an aviation emergency are extremely low. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), fatal accidents are declining each year. However, flight crews are still first and foremost safety professionals. Preparation is crucial to keeping passengers safe in any [...]
What Safety Equipment Is On An Aircraft?
What Safety Equipment Is on an Aircraft? Modern aircraft come with a range of safety equipment to limit instances of and respond to incidents while in flight. Preventing emergencies is critical for the aviation industry — the whole sector is highly regulated to [...]
Aviation Safety Standards
One hundred years ago, aviation was still in its infancy. Today, commercial and private aviation is a routine part of our lives. On average, over 2 million people fly in the U.S. every day. That number continues growing as airlines expand both international and domestic flights. [...]
What is an 8130 Certificate?
What Is an 8130 Certificate? The aircraft parts and maintenance industry must closely follow Federal Aviation Administration standards. In some cases, manufacturers must obtain an official airworthiness approval tag known as form 8130-3. While most in the industry are familiar with the FAA 8130 form and [...]