Among the many inspection, rework, and assembly processes involved in overhauling a turbine engine, one of the most critical and least understood is balancing.
Publisher's Sign-off Tougher Standards for the AMT Awards program? Input needed By Greg Napert July 2004 For those of you who have always wanted to impact an FAA Advisory Circular...
Of the 199 Parts and a zillion words that make up FAA regulations in Chapter 1 of Title 14, Aeronautics and Space in the Code of Federal Regulations, only one Part speaks solely...
Editor's Viewpoint Bring It On Competition heats up as participants vie for the championship By Joe Escobar July 2004 The grandstands were packed with spectators awaiting the...
Recip Technology Vacuum Pumps Basic operation and maintenance tips By Joe Escobar July 2004 Vacuum pumps have been getting a lot of press lately. Unfortunately, much of it has...
Airframe Technology Composites Safe handling of modern methods By Bill Brinkley July 2004 Composites have become a way of life in aviation, and the advances made possible by ...
Avionics Technology An Epic Tale A look at an integrated avionics system By Jim Sparks July 2004 An epic is defined as a narrative poem that is majestic in both theme and style...
PAMA News What's in it for me? The value of the association By Brian Finnegan July 2004 Brian Finnegan — President, Professional Aviation Maintenance Association The Professional...
Around The Hangar Maintenance Records, Part 2 What do I need to keep? By Joe Hertzler July 2004 Joe Hertzler This is the second of a three-part series discussing maintenance ...
Staying Legal NAFTA Revisited NAFTA, 9-11, and the European Union By Stephen Prentice July 2004 Stephen Prentice Remember NAFTA? Some years back we took a look at NAFTA (the ...
Show News Casino Report From Vegas By Barb Zuehlke July 2004 At the PAMA chili cook-off the AMT team won the award for best presentation for its Survivor theme. John Goglia, ...
Online feature Aircraft Battery Maintenance Automation By Scott Marvel July 2004 While enjoying his morning cup of coffee, Bob boots-up his PC while a new nickel-cadmium battery...