Aircraft Maintenance Technology

October 2004
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October 2004

Aircraft Maintenance Technology - Management; Operations; Insight. AMT is written for aircraft maintenance professionals of any level. Editorial is focused on the latest technology and maintenance best practices, as well as business trends and outlooks. Issues include regular coverage of the entire aviation industry including: airline, business aviation, general aviation, military, commercial MRO, and rotorcraft. Additional articles include AMTSociety Update, From the FAA, and Industry Insight columns from leading industry organizations like ARSA, ATEC, GAMA, and a regular aviation focused insurance column. AMT reaches more than 42,000 aircraft maintenance professionals with our print and digital circulation and has digital products including a daily newsletter and website, AviationPros.com.

Parts Manufacturing Approval: Negotiating through the PMA process can be daunting but help is available

PAMA News Parts Manufacturing Approval Manufacturing Approval By Michelle Gardner October 2004 With nearly 2,000 PMA (parts manufacturing approval) holders and more than 200,000 part numbers out there, it is hard...

Roller Tappets: Coming soon to an engine near you

Recip Technology Roller Tappets Coming soon to an engine near you By Joe Escobar October 2004 At this year's EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, a topic that was creating plenty of buzz was roller tappets. Announcements...

Working with the FAA: A look at the enforcement process

Around The Hangar Working With The FAA A look at the enforcement process By Joe Hertzler October 2004 Joe Hertzler As I think about the aviation maintenance business it occurs to me that our...

Readers in Action 2005: Plus secure your SSN

Publisher's Sign-off Readers in Action 2005 Plus . . . secure your SSN By Greg Napert October 2004 Thank you for the entrees for the RAPCO photo contest. There were many great submissions, and it will be...

Balancing CF34-3 Engine Rotors

Turbine Technology Balancing CF34-3 Engine Rotors Tips for identification and prevention of fuel contamination By Michael Schonfeld October 2004 The GE Transportation Aircraft Engines CF34 Series of jet engines...

Precipitation static: Combating noise and other effects

Avionics Technology Precipitation Static Combating noise and other effects By Jim Sparks October 2004 Almost everyone involved in aviation at one time or another has had an encounter with a static discharger or...

Composites in Aerospace Applications

Airframe Technology Composites in Aerospace Applications By Adam Quilter October 2004 The aerospace industry and manufacturers' unrelenting passion to enhance the performance of commercial and military aircraft is...

Day Job: A day in the life of an FAA safety inspector

How does one explain the duties of an FAA Inspector?

Employment Age Bias: Seldom discussed, often imposed, tough to proveAge Bias: Seldom discussed, often imposed, tough to prove

Staying Legal Employment Age Bias Seldom discussed, often imposed, tough to prove By Stephen Prentice October 2004 Stephen Prentice Certain things in life are inevitable . . . as they say...

Error Prevention: Communication is key

Human Factors Error Prevention Communication is key By Richard Komarniski October 2004 After attending several aviation conferences this summer, I realized that the aviation industry is embarking on a new era. The recent...

Offshoring Work: Why stop with maintenance?

Editor's Viewpoint Offshoring Work Why stop with maintenance? By Joe Escobar October 2004 The practice of offshoring or contracting portions of work to companies outside the United States is a trend that has...

Don't Be Afraid to Ask

Safety must be given top priority in this business.

Computers: Just another tool?

Management Matters Computers Just another tool? By Brandon Battles October 2004 If you?ve had a recent unpleasant experience with your computer, then you probably have a whole different perspective about this question...

Sealant Removal Systems: Alternatives to hand scraping

Tools Sealant Removal Systems Alternatives to hand scraping By Barb Zuehlke October 2004 Part of 3M's sealant removal system: the SR Radial Bristle disc. Sealant removal can be a tedious...

 

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