The 2012 Midwest Regional Aircraft Maintenance Symposium and Trade Show will be held Feb. 17- 18 at the Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines. The two-day event provides a refresher on aviation maintenance topics and allows attendees to meet first hand with a wide range of aviation vendors. It is open to all IAs, A&Ps, […]
Aviation Maintenance
Ask Paul: What’s best? A flush or overhaul?
Q: I recently found paper towel bits and pieces in a Lycoming engine in an aerobatic airplane. The pilot said he saw the oil pressure go to “zero,” so he reduced power, and landed safely. Would you suggest a flush or overhaul? What’s the best way to go about this? ED NELSON, via email A: […]
Wipaire joins Twin Otter support network
Viking Air of Victoria, BC, Canada, has appointed Wipaire Inc. of Saint Paul, Minnesota, as a Factory Endorsed Service Center (FESC) for the Twin Otter Series 400 and legacy de Havilland fleets. Wipaire was selected for its proven track record providing quality products and service to the world wide Twin Otter fleet, according to company […]
$11.35 million: What will it cost you?
By DALE FORTON. Dec. 18, 2011: One of the largest air crash disaster verdicts was handed down by a Philadelphia jury, which awarded $11.35 million in compensatory damages to Dr. Robert Marisco Jr. and his fiancee Heather Moran, both of Akron, Ohio, in an action against Winner Aviation Corp. I must first state I am […]
Harkins joins Dallas Airmotive
Michael J. Harkins has joined Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) company, as Regional Engine Manager for the Mid-Atlantic states. Harkins will be responsible for selling repair and overhaul services on Honeywell TFE731, 36 series APU and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305 engines. “Mike has an exceptional background in aircraft and […]
Tax exemption legislation introduced in Florida
Florida State Senator Michael Bennett (R-61) has introduced SB 1384, which would provide a tax exemption on labor and parts for maintenance on aircraft weighing 2,000 pounds or more. The current statute provides the exemption for aircraft weighing 15,000 pounds or more. This is seen as a boost to maintenance and repair businesses in Florida […]
Flashlight for leak detection unveiled
Spectronics Corporation has unveiled the Spectroline OPTIMAX 365 — a cordless, rechargeable, UV-A LED flashlight ideal for identifying leaks in fuel, lubrication and hydraulic aviation systems. The OPTIMAX 365 features an ultra-high intensity UV-A LED, which makes all leak detection dyes glow brightly, company officials said. It is four times brighter than other high-intensity leak detection […]
Hamilton Sundstrand employees receive FAA award
The FAA presented Hamilton Sundstrand employees James Shepley and Edward Moore with the Charles E. Taylor “Master Mechanic” Award for 50 years of aviation service at Hamilton Sundstrand. James Shepley, 80, and Edward Moore, 74, both repair technicians in Hamilton Sundstrand’s Customer Service organization, began working at Hamilton Sundstrand in 1957 and 1961 respectively. More […]
Applications for AMT Employer Award available
Applications for the 2012 Aviation Maintenance Technician Employer Award Program are now available from the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). The award program, now in its second year, is designed to recognize companies that employ aviation maintenance technicians (AMT) and encourage and support AMT training. The award is based on the percentage of AMTs employed […]