Turbine Engine Testing Video Clips and More!

Some neat videos for you turbine engine gurus!

Aeronautical Information Resource

Here's a great resource link if you're looking for Basic Flight Information and ATC Procedures. Though this information may be more steered towards flight crews as opposed to maintenance professionals it's still a quite handy quick reference resource when you're looking for a refresher. For those of you taxi qualified.........Do you remember what the green and white flashing light signal means?

Official Guide to Basic Flight Information and ATC Procedures

FAA iSDR system feedback results

Within the past few years there has been a large scale transition where a majority of aircraft maintainers and operator have begun using the FAA's iSDR system to report service difficulties as well as malfunction and defect reports. The system reduces many of the burdens associated with paper submissions and provides an easy to track resource for QA/QC departments. AMCs final tally on feedback received from the field is in favor of the system. Most comments received agree that once you're set up (if operating under FAR 121, 125, 135, 145) the process is easy and convenient to use. GA and anonymous submissions are even easier. All you need is the link and M&D details.

FAA iSDR Link

FAA Order 8130.21E Change 2

Don't let change 2 slip by before your next FAA audit. I know that simple changes with FAA AC/Order references in your RSM/GMM can be easily overlooked in the gut of the action but make sure that you've incorporated Change 2 to FAA Order 8130.21E if applicable to your operations. (Procedures for Completion and Use of the Authorized Release Certificate, FAA Form 8130-3, Airworthiness Approval Tag)

Here's your AMC quick shot resource link:

FAA Order 8130.21E Change 2

Take your hit on out of date Torque Seal.......Not an airworthiness release reference.

Damage Tolerance Data- Could be important to your operations

Important information for anyone performing major repairs and alterations to aircraft fatigue critical structures. The next time you obtain a repair or alteration scheme for a fatigue critical airplane structure make sure it comes with the damage tolerance data. Though it's now required for holders of design approvals to make this available to you, this will help to keep you in compliance with the Aging Airplane Safety Rule by giving you the means to incorporate it into your maintenance program. I hope that in your experience all DER's and Design Approval Holders have been "on top of it" but believe me, I unfortunately dealt with several FAA DER's before finding a good one that was up to speed with the current regs and actually had a reasonable pricing structure to fit my budget. Sometimes you just have to go through a few to find the right organization that understands your operation. Here is a quick link on the rule so that you're informed if this is going to affect you.


Damage Tolerance Data For Repairs and Alterations

ADS-B: For Informational Purposes

Free OSHA Multimedia

If you haven't already been hit up for buying OSHA posters and publications you probably will at some point. Don't be part of those who have gotten scammed into buying these free publications, posters, brochures, quick cards, and more. There are literally hundreds of free multimedia downloads available to the general public on the OSHA website. There are several organizations sometimes threatening companies claiming that they are not in compliance with current regulations and must purchase posters, quick cards, and more that are already FREE to YOU. Check out the links below and you can find free media for everything from respiratory protection posters to portable ladder safety cards.

Free OSHA multimedia link- Click here and download what you need for free!

Acquiring Free OSHA Publications and Posters- Details Page

BAAs and BASAs- Are you on top of them?

Have you ever wondered how or why you can accept a replacement part being imported from Germany, Canada, or somewhere else in the world? Better yet......have you ever received a part or component and wondered whether you could use it on your aircraft? Were you in compliance doing so? Well I hope that you at least ask yourself these sorts of questions when reviewing the airworthiness release before installing imported aircraft replacement parts.

In response to two recent inquiries, we'd like to expand upon a few key points regarding Bilateral Airworthiness Agreements and Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreements. More specifically with the latter half, BASA's. To cut straight to the most useful portion of the reciprocal cooperation between countries you need to go beyond the executive agreement and familiarize yourself with the associated Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness. Whether you're dealing with design approvals, production activities, or replacement parts this is where the details are outlined for you. (IE. Required paperwork, markings, approval processes, etc.) Here are a few links to get you pointed in the right direction. Our agreements with Germany, France, and Canada are among some of the strongest. Check it out and it may answer some of those "unanswered" questions and queries. Great information that could save you big especially with today's push on slamming the door shut on unapproved aircraft parts and components.


Complete BAA/BASA Listing- Select a country
EASA Working Arrangements