An aircraft is one of the most expensive investments one makes, hence everyone wants their aircraft to stay in good working condition.
So to keep your aircraft in good condition, it is important that you properly maintain all of its components and systems. Proper maintenance of all parts will ensure the safe operation of your aircraft.
Also Read: Benefits Of A Maintained Exhaust On An Aircraft’s Engine
Hence you will need to schedule regular inspection and routine checkups for your aircraft by a professional aviation welding technician to ensure trouble-free, smooth and safe operation. The regular maintenance and specialized care of your aircraft will not only help in the prevention of further damage that could otherwise cost you a lot of money to repair but also help to spot any other major problems that may occur with regular use.
The main component of the aircraft that needs proper maintenance and attention is the aircraft exhaust. The exhaust of your aircraft is crucial to its performance hence it should be kept in good condition.
Therefore your aircraft exhaust needs special attention from trained aircraft exhaust technicians.
In this blog post, we will talk about how to ensure the proper maintenance of your aircraft. The professional technicians, when inspecting your aircraft’s exhaust for maintenance, pay close attention to the following things:
Mufflers And Heat Deflectors
The first thing that professional aircraft exhaust technicians closely examine is the mufflers and heat deflectors of your aircraft.
These parts receive the most heat which is why there are high chances of wear and tear. An experienced professional knows that he/she has to look for signs of fatigue and overheating on the bumps and belts of the muffles and heat deflectors.
If any sign is spotted then these components are quickly removed for further close examination. The technicians closely inspect these parts for leaks using a specialized inspection camera or a bright light.
If proper inspection is not done then it will increase the deterioration and result in the thinning of the muffler’s sidewalls.
So, in order to avoid this and to properly assess the integrity of your aircraft muffler, professional aircraft welding technicians use an awl to inspect the wall for thickness.
Exhaust Leaks
The leaks in an aircraft can be visually detected as sooty or grayish debris around the suspected areas or by the telltale signs of yellow streaks and spots inside the aircrafts exhaust system.
However, sometimes, aircraft exhaust leaks leave no readily visible clues about their existence and become too difficult to spot with the naked eye.
In such cases, professionals thoroughly investigate your aircraft’s exhaust system using the soapy water method and a vacuum.
An equally comprehensive evaluation is carried out by a professional aircraft technician in order to detect exhaust leaks around your aircrafts joint areas using pressure systems and load gauges.
Exhaust Cylinders And Flanges
Corrosive gas leaks around the aluminum gasket of your aircraft dissipates through the flanges and cylinders.
So when inspecting your aircraft you should closely visually inspect the cylinders and flanges of your aircraft.
If you see any signs of a gas leak take it to a professional aviation welding technician. If this issue is left unresolved it will cause serious damage to your aircraft.
The Integrity Of Other Connections
When a trained aircraft exhaust technician inspects your aircrafts exhaust connections they test the seals, gaskets and clamps to check if they are slipping or loose.
Because if the seals of your aircraft are not properly secured then it can lead to exhaust leaks resulting in serious exhaust system problems.
The manufacturer's manual will usually have the instructions on how to repair, replace or maintain these connections but it is better that you hire a professional aviation welding technician as they will know how to deal with these issues.
About Acorn Welding
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