Recently added articles from Aircraft Maintenance Technology:
Don't Wing It.(Feature)
Nov 01, 2009 ... Don't Wing It By Tim Maroushek Fall protection tips for aircraft maintenance No matter what type of aircraft a mechanic is working on -- prop or jet, private or commercial, narrow- or wide-bodied plane -- work surfaces are sloped and slippery, intensifying ...
A Primer on Fire Extinguishers.(Airframe Technology)
Oct 01, 2009 ... A Primer on Fire Extinguishers By Clint Lowe It was at 4,500 feet on a dark night near Purcell, OK, when the rear seat passenger of a Piper Warrior noticed the seat getting warm and the smell of smoke. Very quickly, the passengers found themselves attempting to ...
So It's Been 20 Years.(Avionics Technology)
Oct 01, 2009 ... So It's Been 20 Years By Jim Sparks The evolution of avionics and the industry Reminiscing has never been one of my greatest joys. In fact, for me, most of it involves waking up at some unusual hour only to venture back to the airport to check if in fact I ...
What's It All About?(Industry Viewpoint)
Oct 01, 2009 ... What's It All About? By John Goglia Part 2: Regulatory oversight of domestic vs. foreign repair stations Last month I wrote about the controversy surrounding regulatory standards for FAA-certificated domestic repairs stations as compared to foreign repair ...
Remembering.(Director's Viewpoint)
Oct 01, 2009 ... Remembering Nick Sergi, Director of Content As we get ready for this year's NBAA convention in Orlando, I am reminded of the many trade shows I have been fortunate to attend over the last 41 years. The first NBAA I attended was in '68 in Washington, D.C., at either a ...