Aircraft Maintenance Technology
October 2004
Aircraft Maintenance Technology is written for aircraft maintenance professionals. Editorial is focused on the latest technology and maintenance best practices. Each issue includes coverage of the entire aviation industry including: airline, business aviation, general aviation, military, commercial mro, and rotorcraft. Additional articles encompass AMTSociety Update, Legal Matters, From the FAA, Management Matters and industry viewpoints from ARSA, John Goglia, and Jamie Benthsen of NationAir Insurance. AMT reaches more than 41,000 aircraft maintenance professionals with our print and digital circulation and has digital products including an App, weekly newsletter and quarterly e-Military newsletter.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How does one explain the duties of an FAA Inspector?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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