October 2001

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Uniform Service: Outfitting employees with uniforms projects professionalism and consistency for your customers

Oct. 1, 2001
Uniform Service Outfitting employees with uniforms projects professionalism and consistency for your customers By Michelle Garetson October 2001 It’s been said that "You don’...
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First Impressions Count: You don't always get a second chance

Oct. 1, 2001
First Impressions Count! You don’t always get a second chance By Bill de Decker October 2001 There’s a radio advertisement playing in my area that raises an interesting thought...
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Investigators Are On The Scene

Oct. 1, 2001
Good advice and safety tips for aircraft technicians from accident investigators
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What Makes Up the Inspection Program for Turbine Aircraft?: Part 3 of 3

Oct. 1, 2001
What Makes Up the Inspection Program for Turbine Aircraft? Part 3 of 3 By Joe Hertzler October 2001 This is the third of a three part series dedicated to understanding aircraft...
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Tools of the Trade: Keep 'em safe to keep 'em flying

Oct. 1, 2001
Tools of the Trade Keep ’em safe to keep ’em flying By Fred Workley October 2001 Have you ever taken the time to read all the fine print on the placards on the tools and equipment...

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Flying On The Railroad Tracks: The Railway Labor Act - Time for a change

Oct. 1, 2001
Flying on the Railroad Tracks The Railway Labor Act — Time for a change? By Stephen P. Prentice October 2001 Airline technicians, like all union employees in the air carrier ...
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Confined Spaces: Aircraft fuel tank work poses unusual risks

Oct. 1, 2001
Confined Spaces Aircraft fuel tank work poses unusual risks By David D. Wagner and Roger J. Wells October 2001 David Wagner is responsible for all phases of product management...
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It's Still An Analog World: Using basic electrical theory to troubleshoot digital component problems

Oct. 1, 2001
It's Still an Analog World Using basic electrical theory to troubleshoot digital component problems By Jim Sparks October 2001 Digital technology in today’s world continues to...
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Pneumatic De-Ice Boots: Inspection and maintenance tips

Oct. 1, 2001
Pneumatic De-ice Boots Inspection and maintenance tips By Joe Escobar October 2001 It is that time of year again when the aircraft we work on will be subjected to icing conditions...
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The Art of Sheet Metal Repair: A primer on basic sheet metal techniques

Oct. 1, 2001
The Art of Sheet Metal Repair A primer on basic sheet metal techniques By Joe Escobar October 2001 Sheet metal work can be considered an art. In this art, some mechanics produce...
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Rogue Units: Focus on cost containment

Oct. 1, 2001
Rogue Units Focus on cost containment By Thomas Carroll October 2001 Thomas Carroll is the Manager of Reliability Engineering at US Airways at Pittsburgh International Airport...
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Why Rotate Spark Plugs?

Oct. 1, 2001
Why Rotate Spark Plugs? Merits of spark plug rotation By John Schwaner October 2001 Editor’s note: The following discusses the advantages of rotating spark plugs to positions...
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Keeping the Fire Going: Some spark plug maintenance tips

Oct. 1, 2001
Keeping the Fire Going Some spark plug maintenance tips By Joe Escobar October 2001 Spark plugs are an integral part of every reciprocating engine. Many of us know enough about...