Keep it looking like a million bucks By Joe Escobar Although it may seem like a mundane job, taking care of the interior of an aircraft is an important task. To some mechanics...
The effects on the aircraft maintenance industry By Jim Sparks The term "digital" often brings about thoughts of consumer electronics with labels containing phrases like "All...
KC135 Window Installation A costly lesson on the importance of proper torque values I was a young staff sergeant assigned to the Aircraft Rigging (A/R) shop, Dyess AFB, Texas....
High Crimes and Misdemeanors Ethics and corporate reform By Stephen P. Prentice The current pressure on corporate executives that threatens to bring both civil and criminal penalties...
Life-Limited Parts Understanding the new rule By Joe Hertzler Although many of you are aware of the recent addition to the regulations regarding life-limited parts, I would like...
NiCad Nuances Problems and applications By Fred Workley Just look around the hangar and you will see several applications for nickel-cadmium batteries (NiCads). They are often...
Owner Produced Parts How they affect maintenance By Don Dodge The article was written to address the producing of parts by owner and operators. The article is not intended to...