April 2003

Part 1: Wax and sand casting processes By George Genevro Aeronautical engineers face an imposing array of problems in designing aircraft that are safe, perform well, and can ...

Some help for your technical questions PW500 engine is an advanced, high bypass ratio turbofan engine in the 3,000- to 4,500-pound thrust range that offers a common core concept...

A look at crossdraft and downdraft paint booths By Joe Escobar With more and more composite structures on aircraft, knowing how to inspect them for damage is an important topic...

Hydraulic energy storage By Chris Grosenick (abive right) Accumulators provide backup power for brakes, landing gear, emergency applications, and APU starting. The average pneumatic...

A few things to consider By Joe Escobar There are many computer applications available nowadays for aircraft maintenance facilities. If you are in the market to purchase a product...

To see what's available in maintenance software, CLICK HERE to view a reference chart in PDF format.Software CompaniesAircraft Technical Publisherswww.atp.comMicroLan Technologies...

Not knowing is not an excuse By Jim Sparks Good, bad, or otherwise, nothing goes on forever. This of course applies to the rules and regulations that govern aviation. As new ...

Certain maintenance events require more time (and money) and parts to complete than others.

Aviation News A collection of news tidbits and regulation updates By Fred Workley Fred WorkleyProposed review of regs on hold The FAA has put on hold its proposed review of Parts...

A Formula For Errors Deferred maintenance, outsourcing, and stock fraudStephen P. Prentice You might wonder why or how deferred maintenance and outsourcing has anything to do ...