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 […]
Aviation Maintenance
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 […]
Tethers anchor tools
Hammerhead Industries, manufacturers of Gear Keeper industrial tool tethering systems, has introduced a pair of new tool tethers for heavy tools and instruments. Both of the new anchored tethers are designed for attachment to a fixed structure rather than to a person. The TL1-3025 Fixed Loop Tether and TL1-4025 Fixed Loop Tether are rated at […]
ARSA continues holiday tradition with scholarship
In lieu of holiday cards and gifts to members, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) donated $1,000 to the Northrop Rice Foundation (NRF) for an aviation maintenance scholarship. The award will go to a student attending an (FAA certificated Part 147 Aviation Technician School, with the winner selected by NRF’s Board of Directors. “Due to […]
Maintenance certification program gets FAA nod
SAE Institute‘s Aviation Maintenance Fundamentals (AMF) Certification Preparation and Technical Refresher Training Course has been approved by the FAA for inspection authorization renewal and FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Awards credit. The course is part of the SAE Institute/Professional Aviation Maintenance Association‘s (PAMA) certifications program. It can be tailored to provide up to 24 hours of […]