July 1998

Public Penance

July 1, 1998

Every now and then, a mechanic drops me a letter. Many of these letters make great safety suggestions and others rag on me about the FAA in general, or a particular ugly regulation...

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So much data

July 1, 1998

So Much Data So little information By Bill de Decker July / August 1998 Bill de Decker is a Partner with Conklin & de Decker Associates, publishers of aircraft operating cost...

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Drug and alcohol testing update

July 1, 1998

Drug and Alcohol Testing Update The Permanent Bar By Stephen P. Prentice July / August 1998 Stephen P. Prentice is an attorney whose practice involves FAA-NTSB issues. He has...

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Lack of resources

July 1, 1998

Lack of Resources By Richard Komarniski July / August 1998 Commonly accepted definition of an Aircraft Maintenance Technician: "A person who has learned to do more and more with...

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Reduced vertical separation minimums

July 1, 1998

Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums Change is coming By Jim Sparks July / August 1998 It has been forecast that by the year 2015, there will be twice the number of aircraft ...

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Air conditioning on a 172?

July 1, 1998

Air Conditioning on a 172? By Greg Napert July / August 1998 ant to surprise a pilot next time you see them stepping out of a Cessna 172 with sweat dripping off their forehead...

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Floating more than an idea

July 1, 1998

Floating More Than an Idea A primer on aircraft floats By Greg Napert July / August 1998 In several distinct areas of the country, and in locations around the world, float equipped...

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TPE331 strain gage torque system

July 1, 1998

TPE331 Strain Gage Torque System Verification and calibration By Greg Napert July / August 1998 One of the most important items to monitor on a turboprop engine is torque. Many...

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The human touch

July 1, 1998

The Human Touch By Shanin C. Pepple July / August 1998 It seems that with today's technology, the possibilities, choices, and opportunities are endless. Maintenance training ...

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F.Y.I.

July 1, 1998

F.Y.I. By Stan Mackiewicz July / August 1998 Stan Mackiewicz is the executive director of the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association. FAA Management Advisory Council -...

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There is no better way

July 1, 1998

There is No Better Way Than following the manual By John Goglia July / August 1998 John Goglia is a member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). He has been a technician...

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The Canadian aviation regulations

July 1, 1998

The Canadian Aviation Regulations A user-friendly approach By Tony Soulis July / August 1998 Tony Soulis is Transport Canada's chief aircraft maintenance engineer, licensing ...

Aircraft Engines

Principles of aircraft engine lubrication

July 1, 1998

Principles of Aircraft Engine Lubrication By Harold Tucker July / August 1998 At this year's Professional Aviation Maintenance Association's annual meeting which took place in...