September 2002

Human Factors Awareness: Training and support equal prevention

Sept. 1, 2002

Human Factors Awareness Training and support equal prevention By Richard Komarniski The only way to prevent the loss of lives and money that is caused by human error in the workplace...

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Bloodborne Pathogens: Be safe, not sorry

Sept. 1, 2002

Bloodborne Pathogens Be safe, not sorryBy Barb Zuehlke Every day can be a challenge, but some days the challenges might be life-threatening. And because of those days, the Occupational...

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Maintenance Training: The need for decision-making skills

Sept. 1, 2002

Maintenance Training The need for decision-making skills By Lonnie Williams Decision making, we hear a lot about that these days. Do you know that significant decisions are being...

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Piston Engine Fuel Controls

Sept. 1, 2002

By Alan Jesmer What you need to know By now, the basic operating principles of the carburetor are well known. A float type carburetor consists of a main air passage through which...

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PT6 Fuel Nozzle Maintenance

Sept. 1, 2002

Brushing the nozzle tip with a soft bristle brush can sometimes eliminate streaking or drooling.PT6 Fuel Nozzle Maintenance By Peter Boissonneault The Pratt & Whitney PT6 engine...

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Battery Chargers

Lead Acid Batteries: Some keys to long service life

Sept. 1, 2002

Some keys to long service life By Joe Escobar Some mechanics think that maintaining lead acid batteries is a magic craft that relatively few have mastered. They just can't figure...

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Aircraft Interior Maintenance; Keep it looking like a million bucks Company: Appearance Group Inc., Stevens Aviation

Sept. 1, 2002

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...

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The Digital Age: The effects on the aircraft maintenance industry

Sept. 1, 2002

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...

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KC135 Window Installation: A costly lesson on the importance of proper torque values

Sept. 1, 2002

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....

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High Crimes and Misdemeanors; Ethics and corporate reform

Sept. 1, 2002

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...

Engines & Components

Life-Limited Parts: Understanding the new rule

Sept. 1, 2002

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...

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Bits and Pieces: The world of aviation

Bill O'Brien

Sept. 1, 2002

Be advised that working in Washington, D.C., during the summer, is like having a big hairy dog breathing on you.

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NiCad Nuances: Problems and applications

Sept. 1, 2002

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...

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Owner Produced Parts: How they affect maintenance

Sept. 1, 2002

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...