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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...