Load banks are used in aviation for testing and maintaining the functionality of aircraft power systems, particularly their electrical and auxiliary power units (APUs). They provide a controlled and simulated load that mimics the power requirements of aircraft systems during various operational scenarios. Why are load banks are used in aviation?: Testing Power Systems: Aircraft…
There are a large variety of aircraft tools used by engineers when carrying out maintenance tasks on airplanes and helicopters. Our articles takes a closer look at some of the most commonly used tools by aircraft engineers: Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software: CAD software allows engineers to create and modify digital models of aircraft components…
Red Box Aviation have been providing ground support equipment since 1993, with a fantastic selection of ground power units, aircraft tools, and toolkit solutions tailored to the Aviation, Marine, Automotive and Military industries. They have constantly found ways to continue their growth by introducing additional products and services such as load banks and testing equipment to…
If you love air shows, you’ll be pleased to hear that 2023 is packed full of them throughout the year! Perhaps the biggest air show taking place over the coming twelve months is the ever-popular EAA AirVenture event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In 2023, this show will run on the 24-30 July and it is, without…
The primary function of ground support equipment is to support on-ground operations between flights when the aircraft is parked at the gate, in a hangar, or in a remote location. GSE is frequently used to maintain both commercial and military aircraft, with ground power units (GPUs) being the most well-known equipment used. Aircraft function independently…
Red Box Aviation specialise in Ground Power Units but they have also been worldwide distributors of HSM Aviation’s aircraft tugs since 2010, with our partnership and product lines growing from strength to strength ever since. Earlier in the year, we highlighted tugs but we’d now like to develop on this further and help you become…
Recently, we posted some interesting aviation facts which you may or may not have been aware of. We’re following up again on this series of posts but this time we’re going to focus on commercial aircraft safety. A typical passenger may not notice all of the features and procedures put in place to maintain cabin…
We’re back again with another product spotlight this week and this time around its the Aircraft Tugs that we manufacturer here at HSM Aviation. Elvin Price; the company’s founder, set out to design an aviation tug capable of manoeuvring an aircraft within a confined space after being dissatisfied with the performance of current aircraft tugs…
This week, we’re putting the spotlight on all the Ground Power Units Red Box Aviation has to offer. The catalogue of GPU’s we’ve developed over the years has been specifically designed to be able to provide every variation of power required for not just aviation, for the automotive, rail and military industries respectively. Whether you need…
If you’re after a portable load bank, Red Box have been supplying for civil and military aviation for over twenty years in 28V DC, 270V DC and 400hz options. But what are they and what are they used for? A load bank in its simplest form ensures that any equipment being used is able to…
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