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09/01/2015 - 12:00
EIGht-in-one Ratcheted Stubby Screwdriver
Platinum Tools offers the eight-in-one ratcheted stubby screwdriver, part number 19120C.
09/01/2015 - 12:00
NVG Maintenance Training
Night Flight Concepts, the industry authority for Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) solutions, offers state-of-the-art Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Maintenance Training that provides comprehensive instruction on the latest NVG inspection and repair procedures as approved by the FAA and manufacturers of night vision devices from ITT, L-3, and Nivisys.
09/01/2015 - 12:00
I was at the dentist recently. I had a couple of procedures that were long overdue — a filling and a crown. These couldn’t be accomplished the same day, so I had to come back for a second day of work.
09/01/2015 - 12:00
Compressor Case Overhaul
The Timken Company has integrated its compressor case overhaul operation into its state-of-the-art Los Alamitos, CA, aerospace repair facility. The facility has been in operation for more than 55 years and has allowed Timken to apply its knowledge and technical expertise to mission-critical components that require high-precision repair.
09/01/2015 - 12:00
Welcome to our sixth annual Product and Service Solutions issue. We take a break from our regular management-focused editorial in this issue to highlight some of the products and services available for aircraft maintenance teams.
We have included a variety of products and services listings that have been segmented by category. If you would like more information about a product or service you see in this issue, we encourage you to contact the company directly. Do us a favor — tell them you saw their listing in D.O.M.magazine!
08/28/2015 - 13:13
Baker Aviation sadly mourns the sudden death of Mr. Tim Bowman, dedicated aviation veteran, loyal friend, loving father and husband. Bowman suffered unexpected cardiac arrest caused by a blood clot on August 26th.
08/21/2015 - 12:28
Greenwich AeroGroup announces that it has named Austin Shontz as vice president and general manager of Western Aircraft. Located in Boise, ID, Western Aircraft was acquired by Greenwich AeroGroup in 2007 and is one of the company’s two maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities.
08/21/2015 - 12:21
As news of new EPA regulations face the aviation industry, Eastman Aviation Solutions is striving to strengthen its commitment to the Responsible Care® initiative and provide additional support to customers by announcing a collaboration with RSC Bio Solutions, a manufacturer of high-performance chemical products for automotive, hardware and industrial applications. Together, the two companies will focus on offering products and services to promote safety, responsibility and sustainability for their aviation partners.
08/21/2015 - 11:25
Duncan Aviation announces that it will no longer charge AOG fees for aircraft parts and exchange orders, including parts shipped directly from Rockwell Collins or Honeywell.
“Our customers know they can contact Duncan Aviation Parts and Rotables Sales and receive emergency parts and exchange services 24 hours a day, including after hours and on weekends,” says Chris Gress, Duncan Aviation Parts and Rotables sales manager. “Now they can get these parts without added AOG fees.”
08/21/2015 - 11:02
ALTO Aviation announces the appointment of Steve Lord as its new senior technical sales manager joining the ALTO Aviation sales team led by Kevin Hayes, VP of Sales and Marketing.
07/13/2015 - 12:21
Rockwell Collins will be showcasing commercial aviation’s only certified touchscreen primary flight displays at this year’s Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., July 20-26. The Pro Line Fusion® advanced avionics system will be available for the public to see and touch aboard Rockwell Collins’ King Air 250, which will be on display in the company’s AirVenture exhibit.
07/13/2015 - 12:07
A brand-new neighborhood of flight is part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015, as Aviation Gateway Park brings together imagination, ingenuity, and possibilities in one area at the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.” EAA AirVenture, the 63rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, is July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
07/13/2015 - 12:00
Northrop Rice announces a new course to prepare for the A&P certification. Its 8-day A&P Test Prep course starts in September. The first three days are a review of theory followed by five days of oral and practical review. Course registration includes online access to study for the written exams as well as all shop materials.
Check out Northrop Rice's new blog - The Path to an A&P license through experience.
07/13/2015 - 11:47
Constant Aviation, LLC, a Directional Aviation Capital company offering full-service maintenance, repair, and overhaul with a nationwide network, announces it has been named one of the top five highest-performing dealers with Gogo Business Aviation.
07/13/2015 - 11:15
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 is coming soon! Sonex Aircraft and AeroConversions Products invite you to visit them in the North Aircraft Display area Booth 622!
AirVenture Show Specials
Sonex announces show specials for AirVenture 2015, beginning today and expiring on Friday, July 31st. Place your order now and save!
Complete Airframe Kits, Kit-Minus-Tail Packages and Quick Build Kits: Save $1,000
Sub-Kits: Save 5%
AeroVee and AeroVee Turbo Kits: Receive Free Prop Hub Assembly Service ($295 Value)
07/01/2015 - 12:00
In several of my recent articles, I’ve discussed the requirements for documenting inspections that approved an aircraft for return to service. However, those articles didn’t discuss what happens when the inspection is completed without approving the aircraft for return to service. The latter situation raises questions I would like to discuss with respect to how and where maintenance entries must be made following an annual inspection with resulting discrepancies that are not corrected.
07/01/2015 - 12:00
While Norms is No. 12 on the Dirty Dozen list, that is not necessarily its order of importance.
07/01/2015 - 12:00
Steve Myers is the president of Oshkosh, WI-based Myers Aviation. Myers and his team of mechanics perform maintenance and inspections on a variety of general aviation aircraft. The company specializes in working with insurance companies to recover, evaluate and repair damaged aircraft. This is Steve Myers’ story.