Jet fuel. Fuel designed and produced to be used in aircraft gas turbine engines.
Jet propulsion. A method of propulsion by accelerating a relatively small mass of air through a large change in velocity.
Jeweler’s file. A small, fine-cut, metalworking file used by jewelry manufacturers.
Joule. A measure of energy. In terms of electrical energy, one joule is equal to one watt-second.
Journal (bearing). A hardened and polished surface on a rotating shaft that rides in a plain bearing.
Jackscrew. A hardened steel rod with strong threads cut into it. A jackscrew is rotated by hand or with a motor to apply a force or to lift an object.
Jet pump. A special venturi in a line carrying air from certain areas in an aircraft that need an augmented flow of air through them. High-velocity compressor bleed air is blown into the throat of a venturi where it produces a low pressure that pulls air from the area to which it is connected. Jet pumps are often used in the lines that pull air through galleys and toilet areas.
Joggle. A small offset near the edge of a piece of sheet metal. It allows one sheet of metal to overlap another sheet while maintaining a flush surface.
Jointer. A woodworking power tool used to smooth edges of a piece of wood.
Kerosene. A light, almost colorless, hydrocarbon liquid obtained from crude oil through the fractional distillation process. Kerosene is the base for turbine engine fuel.
Jet propulsion. A method of propulsion by accelerating a relatively small mass of air through a large change in velocity.
Jeweler’s file. A small, fine-cut, metalworking file used by jewelry manufacturers.
Joule. A measure of energy. In terms of electrical energy, one joule is equal to one watt-second.
Journal (bearing). A hardened and polished surface on a rotating shaft that rides in a plain bearing.
Jackscrew. A hardened steel rod with strong threads cut into it. A jackscrew is rotated by hand or with a motor to apply a force or to lift an object.
Jet pump. A special venturi in a line carrying air from certain areas in an aircraft that need an augmented flow of air through them. High-velocity compressor bleed air is blown into the throat of a venturi where it produces a low pressure that pulls air from the area to which it is connected. Jet pumps are often used in the lines that pull air through galleys and toilet areas.
Joggle. A small offset near the edge of a piece of sheet metal. It allows one sheet of metal to overlap another sheet while maintaining a flush surface.
Jointer. A woodworking power tool used to smooth edges of a piece of wood.
Kerosene. A light, almost colorless, hydrocarbon liquid obtained from crude oil through the fractional distillation process. Kerosene is the base for turbine engine fuel.
Kevlar. A patented synthetic aramid fiber noted for its flexibility and light weight. It is to a great extent replacing fiberglass as a reinforcing fabric for composite construction.
Key (verb). To initiate an action by depressing a key or a button.
K-factor. A factor used in sheet metal work to determine the setback for other than a 90° bend. Setback = K ∙ (bend radius + metal thickness). For bends of less than 90°, the value of K is less than 1; for bends greater than 90°, the value of K is greater than 1.
kHz (kilohertz). 1,000 cycles per second.
Kick-in pressure. The pressure at which an unloading valve causes a hydraulic pump to direct its fluid into the system manifold.
Kick-out pressure. The pressure at which an unloading valve shuts off the flow of fluid into the system pressure manifold and directs it back to the reservoir under a much reduced pressure.
Kilogram. One thousand grams.
Kinematic viscosity. The ratio of the absolute viscosity of a fluid to its density. Kinematic viscosity is measured in centistokes.
Kinetic energy. Energy that exists because of motion.
Knot (measure of speed). A speed measurement that is equal to one nautical mile per hour. One knot is equal to 1.15 statute mile per hour.
Key (verb). To initiate an action by depressing a key or a button.
K-factor. A factor used in sheet metal work to determine the setback for other than a 90° bend. Setback = K ∙ (bend radius + metal thickness). For bends of less than 90°, the value of K is less than 1; for bends greater than 90°, the value of K is greater than 1.
kHz (kilohertz). 1,000 cycles per second.
Kick-in pressure. The pressure at which an unloading valve causes a hydraulic pump to direct its fluid into the system manifold.
Kick-out pressure. The pressure at which an unloading valve shuts off the flow of fluid into the system pressure manifold and directs it back to the reservoir under a much reduced pressure.
Kilogram. One thousand grams.
Kinematic viscosity. The ratio of the absolute viscosity of a fluid to its density. Kinematic viscosity is measured in centistokes.
Kinetic energy. Energy that exists because of motion.
Knot (measure of speed). A speed measurement that is equal to one nautical mile per hour. One knot is equal to 1.15 statute mile per hour.
Knot (wood defect). A hard, usually round section of a tree branch embedded in a board. The grain of the knot is perpendicular to the grain of the board. Knots decrease the strength of the board and should be avoided where strength is needed.
Kollsman window. The barometric scale window of a sensitive altimeter. See barometric scale.
Koroseal lacing. A plastic lacing material available in round or rectangular cross sections and used for holding wire bundles and tubing together. It holds tension on knots indefinitely and is impervious to petroleum products.
Kraft paper. A tough brown wrapping paper, like that used for paper bags.
Kollsman window. The barometric scale window of a sensitive altimeter. See barometric scale.
Koroseal lacing. A plastic lacing material available in round or rectangular cross sections and used for holding wire bundles and tubing together. It holds tension on knots indefinitely and is impervious to petroleum products.
Kraft paper. A tough brown wrapping paper, like that used for paper bags.