Approach Aviation has introduced a new set of tools designed for proper installation, removal, and testing of alternator drive couplings found on many Continental Aerospace Technologies piston engines.
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Gulf Avionics finds new home at KERV
The company plans to create 50 new jobs at its new headquarters at Kerrville/Kerr County Airport in the Texas Hill Country.
Free Virtual IA Renewal Series slated for March
The free Northeast Virtual Aviation Training Day/IA Renewal is an opportunity for mechanics and technicians to earn eight hours of recurrent IA training credit and eight hours of AMT credit.
NTSB Advisory: Loss of engine power linked to oil filter adapters
NTSB officials identified 11 accidents between 2004 and 2019 in which airplanes equipped with an F&M or Stratus oil filter adapter suffered a loss of engine power following an oil leak.
Need for pilots and technicians worldwide continues, even in face of pandemic
While demand has dropped during the pandemic, the long-term need for pilots and mechanics remains “robust.”
A better way to change oil
Oil pans and drain plugs are often “perfectly” located so that it is almost impossible to get to them without burning your hands, as well as spilling oil everywhere.
New paint facility opens at KFXE
The 16,500-square-foot paint hangar features upgraded systems to meet the latest environmental requirements.
Still turning a wrench at 96
A youthful 96, Harold McMurran says he can’t imagine not working.
Christmas in August for Continental C-85 owners
The 1,000th customer for Aircraft Specialties Services’ Continental C-85 STC will receive the STC paperwork and the new engine Data Plate for free with their purchase.