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AMT Day Passed: the process start to finish

May 1, 2004
Online Feature AMT Day Passed The process start to finish By Emily Refermat The man who started the call to mechanics for a state to state and nationwide AMT Day - honoring not...
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Inventory: Control it before it controls you continued

May 1, 2004
Management Matters Inventory Control it before it controls you continued By Brandon Battles Whether you want it or not, some amount of inventory is necessary for every maintenance...
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Other Duties as Assigned: FAR Part 11, Section 11.61

May 1, 2004
I am a bureaucrat. Someone has to do it.
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New Kid on the Block: Superior's Vantage Engine receives FAA type certification

May 1, 2004
Recip Technology Superior’s Vantage Engine receives FAA type certification By Joe Escobar On April 15 at the EAA’s Sun-N-Fun air show in Lakeland, Florida, Superior Air Parts...
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Troubleshooting Tips: Taking a focused approach to fixing discrepancies

May 1, 2004
Turbine Technology Taking a focused approach to fixing discrepancies By Joe Escobar Good troubleshooting techniques are essential to being a top-notch mechanic. A mechanic who...

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Death by Corrosion

May 1, 2004
Airframe Technology Avoid it by effective detection and treatment practices By Eric M. Smyth The aircraft that we maintain on a daily basis are not getting any younger. In fact...
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Electronics: Troubleshooting tips

May 1, 2004
Avionics Technology ELECTRONICS Troubleshooting Tips By Jim Sparks The term avionics is often associated with flight deck displays, navigation systems, auto flight systems, and...
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AMT Day: A day to honor and celebrate

May 1, 2004
Professionalism AMT Day A day to honor and celebrate by Emily Refermat Is your calendar marked on May 24th for Charles Taylor’s birthday — AMT Day in 23 states? “The importance...
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A Matter of Fatigue: How it can affect performance

May 1, 2004
Human Factors Why and how it can affect your performance By Barb Zuehlke You’re working second shift, trying to complete some do-it-yourself projects around the house, and attempting...
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Maintenance Records: Back to the basics

May 1, 2004
Around The Hangar Maintenance Records Back to the Basics By Joe Hertzler I continue to receive questions and concerns from readers about the recording of maintenance and the ...
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Cleaning Up Your Act

May 1, 2004
Maintenance Matters Cleaning Up Your Act Choose environmentally safe cleaning materials and check the MSDS By Fred Workley For the last five weeks I have spoken at an Aviation...
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AC-120-80: In-flight cockpit and cabin fires

Staying Legal AC-120-80 In-flight cockpit and cabin fires By Stephen P. Prentice Many of you may have received or seen a copy of this Advisory Circular dated Jan. 8, 2004. I ...
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Ergonomics: Think about it

May 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 ...