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PT6 Hot Section Inspections: Some tips from the field

April 8, 2005
This article on PT-6 hot section tips was written by Standard Aero's Kelly M. McCallum, and originally ran in the September 2001 issue of AMT. Due to several reader inquiries ...
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Turbocharging 101: Some history and basics of turbocharging systems

April 8, 2005
Since the beginning of time, man has always looked for ways to add power to the machines that he's built. The combustion engine is a prime example of a power source that was just...
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Light Emitting Diodes: Gaining visibility in the aviation world

April 8, 2005
When it comes to lighting, we are seeing a trend toward more light emitting diodes (LEDs) being used on aircraft these days.
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Show highlights from AS3/GSExpo

April 8, 2005
A total of 443 companies exhibited at Aviation Industry Week this year with attendance reaching 5,800.
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Publisher's Sign-off

April 8, 2005
There are not nearly enough societies, associations, clubs, etc. that service and honor the aviation maintenance professional.

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Controlled Connections: Torque measurements are more than just a 'click'

April 8, 2005
Bolts, screws, and other forms of threaded fasteners are among the most common forms of fastening devices.
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Human Factors: What do we train? Some ideas

April 8, 2005
Human factors are a hot topic of conversations and presentations to industry groups.
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The Silent Killer: Threats from exhaust heaters

April 8, 2005
Deaths from carbon monoxide leaking into an aircraft from a defective exhaust system are not common, but do occur from time to time.
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Good Intentions: Wrong repair

April 8, 2005
Most mechanics have repair manuals that help us deal with the problem of what to do with a dent.
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Directing: Accomplishing objectives through delegation and motivation

April 8, 2005
Performing each of the four principles is important to a manager's success; however, the focus of our attention for this Management Matters is directing.
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Manufacturer's Instructions: How the maintenance should be performed

April 8, 2005
When it comes to performing maintenance on an aircraft it is a little different than what we do when we need to repair our car.
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FAA AMT Award Winners

April 8, 2005
The winners were selected during a drawing at Aviation Industry Week, Las Vegas, in March.
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Opportunity Knocking: DARs needed to inspect and certificate light-sport aircraft

April 8, 2005
With the advent of the light-sport aircraft rule becoming effective on Sept. 1, 2004 the FAA is scrambling to certificate approximately 14,000 existing "Fat Ultralights" flying...
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Are We There Yet? Systems that keep passengers informed

April 8, 2005
With the evolution of longer range transport aircraft one of the leading questions for aircraft operators is how to keep the passengers occupied during the journey.
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Editor's Viewpoint

April 8, 2005
Plenty of activities at this year's Aviation Industry Week trade show.
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Safety Matters: Lockout/Tagout

April 8, 2005
OSHA estimates that the federal lockout/tagout standard, 29 CFR 1910.147, saves 122 lives and prevents 28,000 lost workday injuries each year.