October 2012

The Space Shuttle Endeavor's final flight in September included a stop in the LAX United maintenance hangar; shown with AMTSociety Director Mark Collins. It was on its way to the California Science Center (CSC).
The Space Shuttle Endeavor's final flight in September included a stop in the LAX United maintenance hangar; shown with AMTSociety Director Mark Collins. It was on its way to the California Science Center (CSC).
The Space Shuttle Endeavor's final flight in September included a stop in the LAX United maintenance hangar; shown with AMTSociety Director Mark Collins. It was on its way to the California Science Center (CSC).
The Space Shuttle Endeavor's final flight in September included a stop in the LAX United maintenance hangar; shown with AMTSociety Director Mark Collins. It was on its way to the California Science Center (CSC).
The Space Shuttle Endeavor's final flight in September included a stop in the LAX United maintenance hangar; shown with AMTSociety Director Mark Collins. It was on its way to the California Science Center (CSC).
MRO

Industry News

Oct. 26, 2012
News update, a look at the space shuttle and Master Mechanic Awards
Photo provided by Embraer.
The Final Assembly facility is bright, air-conditioned, clean and quiet; part of Embraer's commitment to a culture of employee respect and a great place to work.
The Final Assembly facility is bright, air-conditioned, clean and quiet; part of Embraer's commitment to a culture of employee respect and a great place to work.
The Final Assembly facility is bright, air-conditioned, clean and quiet; part of Embraer's commitment to a culture of employee respect and a great place to work.
The Final Assembly facility is bright, air-conditioned, clean and quiet; part of Embraer's commitment to a culture of employee respect and a great place to work.
The Final Assembly facility is bright, air-conditioned, clean and quiet; part of Embraer's commitment to a culture of employee respect and a great place to work.
Aircraft Airframe & Accessories

Airframe Technology: Embraer’s New Executive Jet Assembly Facility

Oct. 26, 2012
AMT gets a look inside Embraer’s state-of-the-art campus in Melbourne, Florida.
Photos provided by Elliott Aviation.
King Air 350 instrument panel before the retrofit.
King Air 350 instrument panel before the retrofit.
King Air 350 instrument panel before the retrofit.
King Air 350 instrument panel before the retrofit.
King Air 350 instrument panel before the retrofit.
Avionics

MRO Operations: G1000 King Air Retrofit

Oct. 26, 2012
Avionics upgrades breathe new life into well-aged airframes
MRO

Staying Legal: IAs Get Ready for March 31, 2013

Oct. 26, 2012
New policy rules will be in effect
Avionics

Avionics Technology: TCAS

Oct. 26, 2012
Traffic Collision Avoidance System: Avoiding close encounters or worse!

More content from October 2012

MRO

Technical Tip: Check Twice, Fix Once

Oct. 26, 2012
To ensure safety: Ask your co-worker to look at what you’ve done and keep track of how to put things back together
MRO

Management Matters: Getting Your Arms Around SMS

Oct. 26, 2012
To increase the success rate of your SMS I recommend taking simple small bites to whittle away at a larger task.
MRO

Work Procedures: Process-Driven Checklists for General Aviation

Oct. 26, 2012
Checklists are an effective production and control tool.
Aircraft Airframe & Accessories

Industry Viewpoint: OEM or PMA Parts – Is There a Difference?

Oct. 26, 2012
PMA parts undergo the same rigorous approval and quality control process as OEM parts. The FAA oversees the production of both in the same manner.
Turbine Engines & Parts

Requiem for PMA Parts

Oct. 26, 2012
Value-added OEM overhaul programs will upset PMA market
MRO

Human Factors Challenges

Oct. 26, 2012
General aviation and airline maintenance solutions
Wall Poster Final 2 10784350
Wall Poster Final 2 10784350
Wall Poster Final 2 10784350
Wall Poster Final 2 10784350
Wall Poster Final 2 10784350
Education & Training

AMTSociety Mx Logs Update

Oct. 26, 2012
Scholarship program with Dec. 15, 2012 deadline, Lifetime Achievement Award Nominations due, and Snap-on Toolbox raffle tickets available.
MRO

Expectation Bias

Oct. 26, 2012
Hearing what we expect to hear may not be what was said.
Photo courtesy of GE Aviation.
The GE CF34 family of engines has provided power to both business aircraft and regional airliners for 20 years.
The GE CF34 family of engines has provided power to both business aircraft and regional airliners for 20 years.
The GE CF34 family of engines has provided power to both business aircraft and regional airliners for 20 years.
The GE CF34 family of engines has provided power to both business aircraft and regional airliners for 20 years.
The GE CF34 family of engines has provided power to both business aircraft and regional airliners for 20 years.
Business & General Aviation

Turbine Technology: The CF34 Turns 20

Oct. 26, 2012
A model for reliability with 10 versions to date.