USA vs. Sabre Tech By Stephen P. Prentice Remember ValuJet? The DC9 that went down in the Everglades? The mechanics who worked for Sabre Tech and handled the oxygen generators...
Parts Rule Changes Hit Gazette One Some key points of this rule change governing installation of parts By John Glavind On September 29, 2001, several changes to Canadian Aviation...
Ergonomically Speaking Safety tips for back injury preventionBy Joan Littel, Senior Technical Editor, Workplace Safety Specialists Keeping employees safe and healthy is every ...
Safe Lifting Techniques Plan a lift before you attempt to move anything. Improper lifting can cause damage to the neck, arms, and legs as well as the back. Proper lifting techniques...
Logbook Research It's not just an AD search any moreBy Joe Hertzler The maintenance records of an aircraft are the single most important factor considered when evaluating an aircraft...
MIxed Up About Fuel Mixtures?A primer on fuel mixture theory By Richard W. Kamm I am constantly surprised how unknowledgeable many pilots and aircraft mechanics are concerning...
ThermocouplesBasic theory of these temperature-sensing devices By Joe Escobar Thermocouples are used in many different temperature-sensing applications. However, despite their...
Are You On The Right Track?Rotor track and balance By John SharskiMaking a tab adjustment to correct for a vertical imbalanceA helicopter is a complex assembly of rotating components...
Smart Circuit BreakersNew technology developed to help detect arc-faults By Joe Escobar The average age of aircraft in today's fleets is increasing. There are numerous issues ...
The FAA's role in arc-fault research In 1997, the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security requested that the FAA institute regulatory and research programs to ...
RVSMDoubling the number of aircraft will affect us all By Jim Sparks Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM) is getting significant attention these days.Until recent years...
Tool Safety by Joe Escobar The working environment of an aircraft mechanic is filled with hazards. From toxic chemicals to high sound levels, we must always be diligent at working...
The Year in Review Diversification is key to survival during recessionBy Bill de Decker The old year is drawing to a close as I'm writing this and the week between Christmas and...
Keep Customers Happy Use the latest business technologiesBy Fred Workley In today's market, customers have come to expect convenient, fast and accurate response to their inquiries...
Unknown Giants Charles Taylor Award for those just doing their job By Don Dodge Master Mechanic Frank Bedard receives the 2001 Charles Taylor Award.It was a beautiful crisp February...
