April 2000

What's This 'A' Check, 'C' Check Stuff?

April 1, 2000

What's This 'A' Check, 'C' Check Stuff? Aircraft inspections defined By Jack Hessburg April 2000 Jack Hessburg has over 40 years experience in aircraft maintenance. He is recently...

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Standard Practices

April 1, 2000

Standar AC 43.13-1B update provides valuable tips for maintenance of electronics By Jim Sparks April 2000 Over the years, various methods and techniques have been utilized to...

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Universal Tool: Safety program challenge

Bill O'Brien

April 1, 2000

I am here today, fellow mechanics to sell you a Universal Tool. Yesss, Sir! This Universal Tool of mine will fit easily in every kind of toolbox.

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FAA Emergency Action Revisited

April 1, 2000

FAA Emergency Action Revisited What's the solution? By Stephen P. Prentice April 2000 Stephen P. Prentice is an attorney whose practice involves FAA-NTSB issues. He has an Airframe...

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Techno-Technicians

April 1, 2000

Thechno- Technicians Using computer technology for aircraft maintenance planning, schedualing, and recording by Victor C. Johnson April 2000 Poper management of an aircraft begins...

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Helicopter Piston Engine Maintenance

April 1, 2000

Helicopter Piston Engine Maintenance By Greg Napert April 2000 For the most part, piston-powered helicopters are a relatively rare breed. Turbine-powered helicopters are more...

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Joined by the Regulations

April 1, 2000

Joined by the Regulations Airlines and repair stations follow the same rules By Thomas A. Brown April 2000 Thomas A. Brown is Executive Vice President of Aero Technology, an ...

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Super AMT: Do you have what it takes?

April 1, 2000

Super AMT Do you have what it takes? By Fred Workley April 2000 Fred Workley is the president of Workley Aircraft and Maintenance Inc. in Manassas, VA. He is on the technical...

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How Old is Too Old?

April 1, 2000

How Old is Too Old? The costs of aging aircraft By Bill de Decker April 2000 Bill de Decker is a Partner with Conklin & de Decker Associates, publishers of aircraft operating...

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Accepting Change

April 1, 2000

Accepting Change By Brian Whitehead April 2000 Brian Whitehead is chief, policy development for the Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing branch in Ottawa. E-mail questions or...

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Does Your Training System Need an Overhaul?

April 1, 2000

Does Your Training System Need an Overhaul? By Al Krusz April 2000 Al Krusz is the Maintenance Training Plans Manager for FlightSafety International. How does your operation ...

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Just for Today - Zero Errors

April 1, 2000

Just for Today - Zero Errors By Richard Komarniski April 2000 Richard Komarniski is President of Grey Owl Aviation Consultants. He has worked as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician...

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TPE-331 Prop Governing Systems

April 1, 2000

TPE-331 Prop Governing Systems Theory and Troubleshooting Tips by Dan Ankarlo April 2000 Fundamental differences between Garrett (AlliedSignal) and Pratt & Whitney turbine engines...

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Hydraulic Systems Tubing

April 1, 2000

Hydraulic Systems Tubing Lifelines to power and motion control By Terry Karl and Mark Morrow April 2000 When a fully loaded B747-400 finally lands after 10 or more hours in flight...

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Mastering the Honeywell Two-Button Digital Engine APU Controller

April 1, 2000

Mastering the Honeywell Two-Button Digital Engine APU Controller A critical APU troubleshooting tool By John Casey April 2000 On a number of aircraft, a Digital Electronic Control...