Snap-On has introduced its Level 5 KTC Keyless Tool Control series, offering tool storage that secures tools by using an electronic keypad or scanning an ID badge to gain entry into a tool box. The KTC system is ideal for boxes that are often on-the-go, such as those used by aircraft mechanics, according to Snap-On […]
general aviation maintenance
Weep No More
Paul Beck is an expert at stopping leaks in wing tanks There is no shortage of unusual businesses serving the general aviation industry, but sealing wing tanks for a living must be on everyone’s short list. That’s because it’s so difficult since our tanks are sealed inside the wings and the access ports are made […]
Prime Air receives AS9100-C certification
Prime Air has received AS9100-C certification. Achieved in October 2011, the certification was awarded following an audit by Intertek. AS9100 is the quality management system (QMS) standard for the aviation, space, and defense industries, and certification emphasizes areas that impact on process and service safety, quality, and reliability for aerospace products, according to company officials. […]
2011 ends on high note for Smyrna Air Center
Tennessee’s Smyrna Air Center is reporting that 2011 was a record year for sales and service, milestones and noteworthy accomplishments. “After seeing a stagnated 2010 with a soft market, our goals for 2011 were exceeded in dramatic fashion,” said Vice President and General Manager Neal Ropp. “We encountered growth in fuel sales by several hundred […]