Home > Term: jackscrew
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.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Aircraft maintenance; Airframe
- Company: FAA
0
Creator
- MarcD
-
(Gold) 1621 points - 100% positive feedback
(Seattle - WA, United States)
