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When buying electronic parts, there are many factors to consider. It’s important to be able to find the aviation components you need without unnecessarily overpaying, and to be sure you are purchasing the right product.

The first step is to search the market for pricing, availability, and lead times if the product is out of stock. The most efficient way to do this is to use aggregator websites. Here, potential customers can see distributors’ listings and compare prices and availability all on the same site. It’s much more efficient to use these types of sites rather than Google, because you can find many electronic parts distributors who stock the part without going back and forth between the multiple sites Google generates. Not to mention, Google search results are not always reflective of popularity or relevance thanks to features such as Google Ads. 

It’s better to reach out to smaller distributors rather than large-scale distributors. Larger organizations sound appealing because they will almost always have stock for the part and be able to deliver quickly. However, this usually means they can charge higher premiums for their services. Smaller authorized distributors will also carry stock and provide same-day shipping. Also, they tend to have lower prices. Speaking to a sales representative over the phone and forming a connection may even help bring the cost of parts down.

You will want to make sure, when you’re ready to purchase, that you are buying from an authorized distributor, regardless of whether they are large- or small-scale. The additional step of requesting certification for the part in question is a good idea for product verification and quality assurance. Although non-authorized distributors may have stock when authorized distributors do not, they may not be able to provide certifications without an added cost. Ultimately, the safest bet is to buy straight from the manufacturer or from their list of authorized distributors.

ASAP Logistic Solutions, owned and operated by ASAP Semiconductor, should always be your first and only stop for all your hard to find or urgent electronic parts. ASAP Logistic Solutions is the premier supplier of aviation parts, electronic manufacturers, and electronic part types, whether new or obsolete. ASAP Logistic Solutions has a wide selection of parts to choose from and can always find what you’re looking for, 24/7x365. If you’re interested in a quote, email us at sales@asap-logisticsolutions.com or call us at +1-412-212-0606.

The most important part of an aircraft engine, arguably, is the lubrication system. But it’s also the most vulnerable. Generally, lubrication systems are recirculatory. Fresh oil is introduced to the lubrication system and met with bearings, seals, and gears that wear and erode, producing abrasive contaminants. The oil flushes them away and carries them to the scavenge oil flow away from the sump where they are almost completely filtered out.

Thus, the oil can go through and be resupplied into the system. Unfortunately, because the oil has to pass through small holes and passages, even the smallest particles can block the oil flow and cause lubrication failure if it’s not properly filtered.

Normally, fresh oil will gradually dissolve contaminants and hold microscopic particles in suspension such that there is a normal level of contamination reflective of the condition of the system. Larger than normal particles can be collected by the filter, but because the filter inspection intervals are too long, these particles can have ample time to cause further damage. As a result, magnetic chip detectors are often installed in the scavenge oil flow of each sump or in the common scavenge line downstream of the pumps. Because the gears and bearings are made of steel, the magnetic chip detector can easily collect particles from 0.02 to 1 mm in size. The chip detector has to be regularly checked and maintained, and the particles can be sent to a lab for analysis.

Another tool for monitoring lubrication systems is the Spectrometric Oil Analysis Program (SOAP). As a maintenance tool that uses an emission spectrometer to check the condition of oil lubricated mechanical systems, SOAP can analyze the specific elements and concentration of particles from 0.001 to 0.02 mm in size. There’s always a certain level of normal contaminants, but periodic analysis with SOAP will show any increases in particle concentration or size, which will indicate if there is increase in wear or damage. When used with a magnetic chip detector, SOAP is a very useful tool in engine maintenance and repair.

ASAP Logistic Solutions is a premier supplier of aircraft and aviation parts owned and operated by ASAP Semiconductor. With a vast inventory of new and obsolete parts including aircraft lubrication systems, filters, and chip detectors, we can help you with all your AOG and mission-critical requirements. Visit us at www.asap-logisticsolutions.com to get started.

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