The connection between an engine and the main fuselage is solely through the engine mounts of a plane. An engine mount connects the engine to the body, suppresses its vibrations, and spreads them equally throughout the aircraft body to ensure smooth operations.
An engine mount is made with exceptional precision with a very sturdy metal body to be able to match the engine weight and its various torques. The mount is in web shape and looks very simple but has a lot of strength and endurance. Aviation experts can not emphasize enough the importance of having a quality engine mount for enhanced airworthiness.
The main materials used to make mounts are chromoly tubular steel and steel chrome molybdenum. All mounts are made from the same materials, but they are given different shapes and sizes to meet the varying capacity and dimensions of aircraft.
The following blog explains the top features of quality aircraft engine mounts.
Features Of Quality Engine Mounts
An engine mount is an integral part of an aircraft. Different types of engine mounts have unique features. Therefore, understanding these features is important to choose the right mount for your aircraft.
Mount Strength
The ideal engine mount should hold enough strength to withstand turbulence, varying torques, high speed, and harsh elements throughout its lifespan. A more robust engine mount will last longer.
The mount is made from strong materials as they have to endure all the challenges that occur during a regular flights operation.
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Long-Lasting Material
The ideal material of an engine mount (owing to the number of hardships it endures) should be robust and durable. The robustness and strength of the mount will determine how long it will last. The material used to construct an engine mount plays a vital role in determining its lifespan. Therefore, it is important to invest in an engine mount that is durable.
Mount Shape
The shape of the mount matters a lot when buying a new engine mount. A selected engine mount should snugly fit the plane to perform the intended functions. Investing in a mount that has the most appropriate shape and can snuggly fit into the engine perfectly is important.
Precise Joints And Bends
An engine mount must come with precise joints and bends to fit in the curves, particular spaces, and gaps of the engine shape and components. A mount with precise joints and bends fits perfectly into its desired place. Besides the precision in fixing, the rightly shaped bends and joints provide the much-needed firmness and strength to the engine.
A slight imperfection in the size and shape of the mount will not allow it to fit in the space properly. Apart from providing shapes, precision, and accuracy, the strength of the bends also matters to keep it in shape in the long run.
Snug Fits
A quality engine mount should fit snugly into the engine space with the proper placement of all the nuts and bolts. A mount that fits snugly ensures the safety of the engine and aircraft fuselage. Similarly, it also provides a stable and smooth flight since the aircraft feels little to no vibrations from the engine.
A perfectly fitting mount ensures the minimum possible noise from the engine, while a poorly fit mount poses a severe threat to the safety of the plane and those on board. This comes with the continuous vibrations and turbulence from the engine throughout the flight.
About Us
Acorn Welding is Canada’s largest TCCA-approved aircraft exhaust and engine mount company. At Acorn Welding, we have hundreds of engine mounts in stock, and our highly professional and experienced aviation welding experts make sure your aircraft’s engine is mounted firmly.
We have a team of qualified aviation welding technicians who repair and maintain your aircraft. We are also a Transport Canada Civil Aviation approved manufacturer. Acorn Welding holds ratings for Welding, Components, NDT, and Structures, as well as distribution of aviation parts.
Acorn Welding is an aviation welding company in Edmonton, Canada. We provide aircraft welding, product design, and manufacturing capabilities for different aircraft. If you would like to learn more about our services, contact us here.
