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Capabilities on Lockheed Aircraft

tgh-admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:00:14 +0000

TGH Aviation offers aircraft component repair on the following Lockheed Models. Below is a list of the most commonly requested repairs and does not eliminate capabilities on other instruments used in this make of aircraft. If you need an instrument repaired that is not listed below, please call our Sales Department at 1 (800) 843-4976. SEE … Continue reading Capabilities on Lockheed Aircraft

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Employee Appreciation | Meet Brian Brown

tgh-admin — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 15:00:00 +0000

Veteran and Technician Brian Brown started with TGH Aviation in 2005. For the past fourteen years he has been the Repair Lead Tech working on Remote Vertical and Directional Gyros. Brian holds an Degree in Electronics and Served in the Airforce as an Airframe Powerplant Crew Chief. TGH Aviation and its employees enjoy Brian’s sardonic … Continue reading Employee Appreciation | Meet Brian Brown

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Employee Appreciation | Meet Mario Monti

tgh-admin — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:31:51 +0000

Mario Monti moved to the United States from Italy in 2006 and landed in Placer County, California. As a prior jeweler and watch maker, Mario had great dexterity in working on small intricate motors and devices. He worked as an A & P Mechanic Apprentice at an on-field aircraft repair shop at the Auburn Municipal … Continue reading Employee Appreciation | Meet Mario Monti

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Pitot Static System…Airspeed Calculation

tgh-admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:14:22 +0000

Pitot Static System…Airspeed Calculation A. Airspeed Calculation: Airspeed is calculated as a function of the difference between Pitot Pressure and Static Pressure as follows: Calculated or Indicated airspeed is indicated airspeed corrected for instrument errors, position error (due to incorrect pressure at the static port) and installation errors. Calibrated airspeed values less than the … Continue reading Pitot Static System…Airspeed Calculation

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Pitot Static System…. Inside & Out

tgh-admin — Thu, 26 May 2016 20:15:30 +0000

Pitot Static System ….Inside & Out A. Pitot Pressure: Pronounced: PEE-TOE, it is a French word Pitot pressure is the measurement of the air forced into the Pitot Tube by the movement of the aircraft through the air. Pitot tubes are mounted on the aircraft facing forward so that air is forced into them. … Continue reading Pitot Static System…. Inside & Out

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Overview of Capacitive Type Fuel Qty. Measuring Systems

tgh-admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 22:18:21 +0000

Overview of Capacitive Type Fuel Qty. Measuring Systems The Capacitive Type Fuel Qty measuring system utilizes a variable capacitive element in order to vary a precise electrical AC voltage based on the quantity of fuel in the fuel tank. The varying electrical signal, in turn, is used to drive the pointer on a fuel … Continue reading Overview of Capacitive Type Fuel Qty. Measuring Systems

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Typical Failures in Resistive Fuel Quantity Systems

tgh-admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 23:47:02 +0000

Typical Failures in Resistive Fuel Quantity Systems Indicator As previously stated the indicator in this type of system is quite simple, typically nothing more than a meter movement mounted within a case. A meter movement consists of a spool of wire mounted on a pivot and jewel housed within a frame. The frame is … Continue reading Typical Failures in Resistive Fuel Quantity Systems

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Advantages & Disadvantages of Resistive Type Fuel Systems

tgh-admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 22:54:55 +0000

Advantages & Disadvantages of Resistive Type Fuel Systems Advantages of Resistive Type Fuel Measurement Systems The primary advantage of this type of system is cost. The components are very simple and therefore very inexpensive to manufacture. A second advantage is reliability. Again these are very simple components involving very few piece parts to manufacture; … Continue reading Advantages & Disadvantages of Resistive Type Fuel Systems

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Theory of Operation (Resistive FQM Systems)

tgh-admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 23:05:51 +0000

Theory of Operation (Resistive FQM Systems) For the purposes of discussing the operation of the Resistive Fuel Quantity Measurement System, in the paragraph below, the following assumptions are to be made: 1. The aircraft utilizes a 28 Volt DC Power Supply 2. The meter movement within the indicator is the most … Continue reading Theory of Operation (Resistive FQM Systems)

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Get to Know the Fuel Quantity Indicator

tgh-admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 23:51:46 +0000

Get to Know the Fuel Quantity Indicator The indicator for a resistive fuel quantity system is typically a very simple instrument consisting mainly of a meter movement housed within a standard 3-1/8” case. On occasion the indicator may have some signal conditioning element within it, however that is quite rare and when it does … Continue reading Get to Know the Fuel Quantity Indicator

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