October 2003

More content from October 2003

Electrostatic Discharge Or how to upset a sibling in one easy lesson By Mike Dziurgalski Working in England for the U.S. Air Force was mostly under a line maintenance situation...
Oct. 1, 2003
Tips on getting the most out of this valuable toolBy Joe Escobar Borescopes have become a valuable tool in our nondestructive inspection inventory. However, often when we think...
Oct. 1, 2003
More on Engine STCs Trying to develop a TBO extension for the Rolls-Royce Spey and Tay engines By Joe Escobar Last month, we discussed the MORE STC program for TBO extension ...
Oct. 1, 2003
Parts Washing Equipment: How to make your selection process easier Are you considering purchasing a parts washer for your parts cleaning needs? Unsure where to start? The following...
Oct. 1, 2003
Photo courtesy of Stevens Aviation, 2003 So you are working in a corporate flight department and are called to assist in a completion of the new aircraft being delivered. What...
Oct. 1, 2003
Like cruise control, they increase efficiency and safety of flight operationBy Jim Sparks Many new cars sold today come equipped with a cruise control system. This automatic ...
Oct. 1, 2003
By Joe Hertzler Working together as a team (or not, as the case may be) is ultimately what makes an effort succeed or fail. Each of us has our own strengths and weaknesses and...
Oct. 1, 2003
In Part 2 of my tome on field approvals, we will cover current field approval policy found in Change 16 to FAA Order 8300.10.
Oct. 1, 2003
Selecting A New Employee An important process that takes time By Brandon Battles From my observations when visiting maintenance facilities, most managers begin the workday busy...
Oct. 1, 2003
Penny Wise Pound Foolish A look at wages and job security By Stephen P. Prentice I noticed in the newspaper the other day that flight attendants at Southwest Airlines are still...
Oct. 1, 2003
No Fire in the Hole Revisited New developments on aircraft fuel tanks By Fred Workley In an article published in Aircraft Maintenance Technology in February 2000, I followed ...
Oct. 1, 2003