In a victory for the aviation industry, the FAA recently withdrew its legal interpretation of maintenance duty time limitations. The agency reversed course on its May 18, 2010, legal interpretation meant to clarify the application of rest provisions and equivalency standards under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) section 121.377. That interpretation concluded […]
Aviation Maintenance
Allen McGregor honored with Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award
Allen McGregor was recently honored with a Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award. Allen began his career in aviation in the United States Air Force in 1961. Following the Air Force, he worked for McDonnell Douglas, Flightcraft, Galvin Flying Service, and American Avionics. Allen has been a Senior Mechanic for American Avionics since August 2009, where […]
Contact Aviation acquires additional STCs
WATERFORD, Mich. — Contact Aviation has added to its list of STC offerings with the acquisition of a number of STCs, including: SA00725NY-D – Citation 501 – Dual ADZ-810 – Air Data System ST00742NY-D – HS-125-700A – TCAS 2000 TCAS II – Collision Avoidance System ST01984NY-D – Jetstream 4101 – MK VI EGPWS – Ground […]
Hawker Beechcraft AMTs complete Master Technician Program
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) reports that its entire Hawker 125 Series Technical Support group has completed the FlightSafety International (FSI) Master Technician Program. “The Master Technician program provides a great way for our maintenance professionals to enhance their skills,” said Christi Tannahill, Hawker Beechcraft senior vice president, Global Customer Support. “It is a […]
PAMA partners with RepairAPlane.com
By DALE FORTON. The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) has entered into a strategic partnership with RepairAPlane.com, a new website designed to match general aviation aircraft owners with qualified A&P mechanics and certified repair stations throughout the country, including paint, interior and avionics shops. At RepairAPlane.com, aircraft owners post needed repair or upgrade work for […]
Portable welding system introduced
Victor Technologies has introduced the Fabricator 211i, a fully integrated MIG-Stick-TIG inverter welding system that weighs 57.3 lbs. and offers the flexibility of using either 115 or 208/230 VAC single-phase primary power, 50 or 60 Hz. It delivers a welding range of 5 to 150 amps on 115 VAC and 5 to 210 amps on […]
Duncan Aviation plans expansion
Duncan Aviation plans to build a new maintenance hangar and facility to be built at its Lincoln, Neb., headquarters. Duncan Aviation plans to begin construction this fall. Specific details on the new facility are not yet finalized, company officials said. “We are still evaluating our current and future needs as well as the continued economic […]
Master Mechanic Drill-Driver debuts
True Value has introduced the Master Mechanic 18V Drill-Driver, which company officials tout as a “great tool for aviation enthusiasts.” Since the first cordless drill arrived, there have been numerous transformations. What’s evolved are drill-drivers that feature better ergonomics, compact size, lighter weight, more power and lower cost, say company officials, noting these characteristics “fit […]
Safety is your decision
By DALE FORTON. How do you want your aircraft maintained? Good enough or airworthy? Your answer should be airworthy of course. Fortunately I have found that aircraft mechanics do not tolerate good enough — but we do not get to make that final call that sends the aircraft upward into flight. We are rarely there […]