April 2004

Inventory: Control it before it controls you

April 1, 2004

Management Matters Inventory — Control it before it controls you By Brandon Battles How do you react when you hear the word, inventory? Does it send shivers down your spine when...

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And the Winner is: The AMT Awards program

Bill O'Brien

April 1, 2004

It is the start of the spring allergy season! So my first sneeze is my reminder to give everyone a heads up

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Wearable Computers: New technology boosts productivity in aircraft maintenance

April 1, 2004

Computers New technology boosts productivity in aircraft maintenance By Barb Zuehlke How can aircraft maintenance be done more efficiently, in less time, and more accurately?...

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Diesel Engines for Aircraft

April 1, 2004

Recip Technology Progress made by one manufacturer on certifying a diesel engine By Joe Escobar Help wanted — diesel mechanics needed for aircraft repair facility. It is possible...

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TFE 731 Engine: Fuel control system basics

April 1, 2004

Turbine Technology By Joe Escobar The TFE 731 engine is installed on many corporate aircraft airframes. In this article we will take a look at the fuel control system of one ...

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High Solids Paints: Tips for obtaining good results

April 1, 2004

Airframe Technology Tips for obtaining good results when working with these paints By Joe Escobar In the area of aircraft painting, high solids paints are being used more and...

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The Planishing Hammer: A classic metalworking tool with staying power

April 1, 2004

Airframe Technology A classic metalworking tool with staying power By Ron Fournier During the 1930s and ’40s a useful, air-powered metal working tool called a planishing hammer...

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Electricity: Back to basics

April 1, 2004

Avionics Technology Technician with amp clamp and scope meter. Sometimes you have to check multiple values at the same time. Back to Basics by Jim Sparks Like it or not, aircraft...

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Approved Maintenance Training: An essential step toward assuring safe aviation growth

April 1, 2004

PAMA News Approved Maintenance Training An essential step toward assuring safe aviation growth By Brian Finnegan, President, Professional Aviation Maintenance Association The...

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Keeping customers: It's never the wrong time to do the right thing

April 1, 2004

Around The Hangar Keeping Customers It’s never the wrong time to do the right thing By Joe HertzlerWe’ve all heard it before, “First rate customer service;” “Customer-driven ...

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Take the elevator to success

April 1, 2004

Maintenance Matters Take the Elevator to Success Communicate the details and key benefits By Fred Workley The problem is “failure to communicate.” Some time ago, I was in a repair...

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Certificate Enforcement: How to avoid a suspension

April 1, 2004

Staying Legal Certificate Enforcement Review How to avoid a suspension By Stephen P. Prentice Every year I feel compelled to repeat what I have preached for many years about ...

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Ergonomics: Think about it

April 1, 2004

Safety Matters Think about it By Emily Refermat There are many things to consider when working on an aircraft. You have to determine what needs to be done, how you are going ...