More content from March 2003

To make it a reality: communication, navigation, and surveillance By Jim Sparks This free flight version is not to be confused with what you get from the airlines after paying...
March 1, 2003
Costs come in many flavors: Part 2, direct vs. indirect costs By Brandon Battles Brandon Battles Maintenance managers have expressed frustration to me when they hear or discuss...
March 1, 2003
Aviation Maintenance Technician Where did the term come from? By Fred Workley Fred WorkleyDue to changes in aircraft technology, the amount of specialized training required to...
March 1, 2003
Technicians’ Turmoil Working in the unfriendly skiesStephen P. Prentice NEWSGRAM: “Mechanics pay reduced 14 percent.” There is no doubt that the airline industry is in for a long...
March 1, 2003
High-Pressure Gas Cylinders Maintenance requirementsJoe Hertzler All new parts installed during the maintenance function have to be manufactured to one of the quality standards...
March 1, 2003
Editor’s Note: In the February issue Bill O’Brien began a discussion on the new regulations for the Part 145 manual requirements.
March 1, 2003
Antique to AnswerInterview with Dale Cope about what’s happening at the Aging Aircraft Research Laboratory By Emily Refermat Usually research is focused on the future. Old pieces...
March 1, 2003
If tools could talk By Emily Refermat If your pneumatic tools could speak, what would they say? Would they complain of being wet all the time or are they burning up inside? Are...
March 1, 2003