October 2004

MRO

Readers in Action 2005: Plus secure your SSN

Oct. 1, 2004
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...
Airport Technology

Computers: Just another tool?

Oct. 1, 2004
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...
MRO

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

Oct. 1, 2004
How does one explain the duties of an FAA Inspector?
MRO

Working with the FAA: A look at the enforcement process

Oct. 1, 2004
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...
MRO

Don't Be Afraid to Ask

Oct. 1, 2004
Safety must be given top priority in this business.

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Aircraft

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

Oct. 1, 2004
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Cabin Communications

Error Prevention: Communication is key

Oct. 1, 2004
Human Factors Error Prevention Communication is key By Richard Komarniski October 2004 After attending several aviation conferences this summer, I realized that the aviation ...
Hand Tools

Sealant Removal Systems: Alternatives to hand scraping

Oct. 1, 2004
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 ...
Aircraft Airframe & Accessories

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

Oct. 1, 2004
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,...
Avionics

Precipitation static: Combating noise and other effects

Oct. 1, 2004
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...
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Balancing CF34-3 Engine Rotors

Oct. 1, 2004
Turbine Technology Balancing CF34-3 Engine Rotors Tips for identification and prevention of fuel contamination By Michael Schonfeld October 2004 The GE Transportation Aircraft...
Aircraft Airframe & Accessories

Composites in Aerospace Applications

Oct. 1, 2004
Airframe Technology Composites in Aerospace Applications By Adam Quilter October 2004 The aerospace industry and manufacturers' unrelenting passion to enhance the performance...
Piston Engines & Parts

Roller Tappets: Coming soon to an engine near you

Oct. 1, 2004
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...
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Offshoring Work: Why stop with maintenance?

Oct. 1, 2004
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 ...