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  • From The FAA: W-Hot Line?

    The Aviation Safety Hotline was set up to provide an outlet for anyone to express concerns about unsafe aviation situations without fear of reprisal.

    Article • October 4th, 2011

  • Industry Viewpoint: The 5 Habits of Highly Effective Inspectors

    Good inspectors are made not born. It takes training, time, and experience. And the ability to observe and learn from those who have been doing inspections for a long time. Over the 40 years that I’ve been in aviation maintenance, I’ve done a lot...

    Article • October 3rd, 2011

  • From The FAA: Runway Incursions - Not Just a Pilot Problem

    Preventing runway incursions is one of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) highest priorities. Though relatively small in number when compared to the high level of traffic that moves safely through the nation's airports every day, runway...

    Article • September 30th, 2011

  • How To Prove The Value Of Safety

    Your recent quality and performance data confirm an unacceptable trend. Last month you had damage to aircraft … and ground equipment … and people were injured. You identified the contributing factors to these three categories of challenges. Now...

    Article • September 28th, 2011

  • Tires: Where the Rubber Meets the Runway

    Give those tires the respect safety demands.

    Article • September 16th, 2011

  • Collecting ‘Predictive’ SMS Data

    Safety Management Systems (SMS) is an important new three-letter word from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Federal Aviation Administration and national aviation authorities are following the ICAO guidelines and requiring SMS. For...

    Article • August 31st, 2011

  • Water, Water Every Where

    People can’t walk five steps without hydrating themselves with some bottled water. We pay exorbitant prices for water thawed from glaciers or that has bubbled up from the deep. Or so it says on the label. Much of it is just plain tap water, which is...

    Article • August 31st, 2011

  • Flight Displays

    They increase situational awareness and reduce wiring. Here are some maintenance tips.

    Article • August 16th, 2011

  • Aircraft Interior Refurbishment

    Beware of unapproved parts

    Article • August 2nd, 2011

  • Virtual Paint Training

    New technology provides educational, environmental, and financial benefits.

    Article • July 12th, 2011

  • Being Part of the FAASTeam

    One student's thoughts on how the FAASTeam can benefit your career.

    Article • July 12th, 2011

  • A Lasting Impact of 9/11

    On September 11, 2001 thousands of innocent people were murdered. Since that horrific day, the aviation industry, particularly at major airports, has been investing in equipment and training for ARFF response to “New Age Threats”. In the days...

    Article • July 4th, 2011

  • Fatigue Hazards: How Can You Prepare?

    Did you know that human fatigue can be just as dangerous as metal fatigue? Sleep loss and extended duty hours can leave you with progressive and localized structural damage to your body and your organization. Repeatedly not getting enough sleep is...

    Article • June 16th, 2011

  • Say Goodnight, Gracie

    When you speak about aircraft maintenance, confusion is best left to the experts when tackling acceptable and approved.

    Article • June 13th, 2011

  • It's Easy, Just Change The Rule

    The repercussions of changing rules can be like either a ripple or a tsunami, the effects felt throughout many industries and lives, not just aviation.

    Article • June 13th, 2011