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08.01.2008		Keeping the Big Boys Flying On any given day, the U.S. Air Force’s Air Mobility Command (AMC) completes more than 200 airlift missions carrying more than 1,000 tons of cargo and some 2,500 personnel, often flying into some of the most environmentally and/or militarily hostile...
07.09.2008		The Latest on Happenings at Farnborough FIL Offers Free Shuttle Bus Service Farnborough International Limited (FIL) announced that it will provide a free shuttle bus service for exhibitors and trade visitors travelling in to next week’s air show from the three principal local railway...
06.01.2008		Aviation Maintenance: Military: Rebirth of a C-17 Allan T. Duffin is a freelance writer, television producer and veteran of the U.S. Air Force. As a maintenance squadron commander, he deployed to Southwest Asia for Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and received the Bronze Star for outstanding...
06.01.2008		Aviation Maintenance: Military: Supporting the Military Maintainers Helping soldiers keep battlefield tools up to date and ready for combat is the primary function of contract field service representatives. Battlefield logistics today are seriously challenged by the fact that while combat weapons have become highly...
04.01.2008		Software Tools Suppliers discuss the improved efficiency, visibility and connectivity possible through comprehensive and modular software systems. In Greek mythology, a king named Sisyphus must forever roll a boulder up a steep hill. In some sense, the volume of data...
03.06.2008		USAF SCOUT Program Adapts RFID to Small Suppliers Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is a well-accepted means of improving the efficiency of manufacturing operations. Data embedded in RFID “tags” attached to items that are shipped to a customer can be “read”...
02.01.2008		HUMS Ascension "Helicopters are really a bunch of parts flying in relatively close formation; all rotating around a different axis. Things work well until one of the parts breaks formation." - Anon Helicopter operators are HUMS-ing a happy tune as advancements in...
02.01.2008		Summit Aviation Wins: Prestigious Workplace Award What keeps employees safe, happy and efficient? A management team that understands the needs of its employees and that includes a job that allows for personal and professional growth. As the only aviation MRO to win The Wall Street Journal’s 2007 Top...
12.01.2007		Could One Cool Tool Put an A&P in Every Pilot’s Pocket? Almost. Electronic flight bags (EFBs) may be on the verge of making a more effective business case for fleet wide adoption. Plus a new logging feature offers a proactive, real-time link between flight and maintenance operations. You don’t expect to find a...
11.01.2007		Technology Focus: Unmanned Vehicle Maintenance Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are a growing factor in the aviation community, spurred by the military but looking to expand into the civilian commercial market. What are the maintenance requirements for this new genre of aircraft and what skills should be...
02.01.2007		Product Focus: Life in the FASTENERS Lane In the world of engineered components, fasteners aren’t the first things engineers think about and they’re commonly treated as routine. But, choose the wrong fastener for the application and the best laid engineering plans and products can fall...
02.01.2007		Back Shop: Tool Crib Stahlwille Fast Ratch Stahlwille Tools announces the Fast Ratch 240 series wrenches. Applications targeted are AN fittings and B nuts on fuel supply lines, hydraulics, oxygen lines, as well as hex nuts and bolts. The Fast Ratch acts as an open-end, ratcheting...
11.01.2006		Helicopter Parts: Playing Their Role Last year, the helicopter industry essentially committed itself to reducing the accident rate by 80 percent over the next 10 years. Major emphasis will be placed on operational aspects, the primary cause of most accidents-stop flying into inadvertent IMC...
11.01.2006		Reader Feedback Regulating Maintenance I have been in this business for over 40 years. I have found a very simple solution to regulating all maintenance, since the FAA won't. Mandatory insurance! If you cannot license your car each year without insurance, then the same...
11.01.2006		Special Report: Cleaning Products Flitz Polish for Bizjet Maintainers Flitz Metal Polish is a concentrated cream used to clean, polish, deoxidize, and protect most metal surfaces, including stainless steel, aluminum, anodized aluminum, brass, copper, sterling silver, chrome, nickel, bronze...
11.01.2006		Change Agent Scott Klavon was named director of Standards, Professional Development, and Aerospace Businesses for SAE International in October 2005. This post follows various other positions he held during his 18 years with the organization. Klavon began his career as a...
10.01.2006		HUMS by David Jensen Health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) for helicopters amass plenty of data. Now efforts are being made to put that information to better use. Like divers salvaging the contents of sunken ships, the manufacturers of health and usage...
10.01.2006		Engine Washing New on-wing washing using an atomized mist of water penetrates deeper into the engine and promises to be environmentally friendly It may be one of the great ironies of modern aviation that turbine engines work most efficiently at temperatures more than hot...
10.01.2006		HUMS Health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) for helicopters amass plenty of data. Now efforts are being made to put that information to better use. Like divers salvaging the contents of sunken ships, the manufacturers of health and usage monitoring systems...
10.01.2006		Regulatory Report Structural Non-Integrity An inspection and, if necessary, repair is needed for Raytheon model 1900, 1900C and 1900D airplanes to ensure that the wings don't separate from the airplane, according to an August 31 emergency airworthiness directive (AD) issued by...
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