Building to FAA PMA Specifications: How to Source Replacement Rod Ends and Bearings with Confidence
What FAA PMA is, and what it is not If you work in aerospace sustainment, you have seen PMA referenced in RFQs, supplier qualification checklists, and approvals packages. The FAA defines Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) as a combined design and production approval for modification and replacement articles, allowing a manufacturer to produce and sell those […]
When High-Temperature Rod Ends Make Sense in Turbocharger and Elevated-Heat Applications
Some motion control challenges are not mainly about load. They are about heat. When a linkage operates near a turbocharger, engine exhaust path, EGR system, or another elevated-temperature zone, a standard rod end may not be the best long-term answer. Thermal exposure can change friction behavior, shorten life, increase maintenance needs, and create packaging problems […]
Radial Bearing Bethel, CT Facility Achieves AS9100 Recertification
We are proud to announce that Radial Bearing has been recertified to AS9100 at our new facility in Bethel, Connecticut. This milestone confirms what our customers count on every day: disciplined processes, rigorous quality controls, and consistent execution for mission-critical applications in Commercial Aerospace and Space & Defense. This recertification is also a direct reflection […]