Vector Online - Page 3, In category Engineering and maintenance

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Electrical load analysis - A reminder to owners

Has your aircraft’s electrical system been changed since manufacture? If so, it needs an electrical load analysis to, among other things, reassure you the battery can support the aircraft should…

Posted in Aircraft owner and aircraft, Engineering and maintenance;

Posted 4 years ago

A message to aircraft owners

This is about maintenance. As your aircraft retakes the skies after the COVID-19 grounding, it’s crucial to understand your obligations. Read the articleA message to aircraft owners

Posted in Aircraft owner and aircraft, Engineering and maintenance;

Posted 4 years ago

Is that AD really signed off?

ADs address serious safety issues, so sloppy wording could end in disaster. Read the articleIs that AD really signed off?

Posted in Engineering and maintenance;

Posted 5 years ago

Professional development for test pilots

Test pilots’ opinions are pivotal to the approval of a modification. Now they have an opportunity to improve their skills. Read the articleProfessional development for test pilots

Posted in Engineering and maintenance, Instruction instructors and training;

Posted 5 years ago

Revised electrical standard

A revised standard is designed to provide an improved level of safety when ground electrical equipment is connected to an aircraft. Read the articleRevised electrical standard

Posted in Engineering and maintenance;

Posted 5 years ago

Sparking knowledge of fuel chemistry

A paddock landing has highlighted the dangers of spark plug fouling. Read the articleSparking knowledge of fuel chemistry

Posted in Engineering and maintenance, Fuel and fuelling;

Posted 5 years ago

What engineers would like from pilots

Better communication. Read the articleWhat engineers would like from pilots

Posted in Engineering and maintenance;

Posted 5 years ago

Service bulletins and YOU

If you’re an aircraft owner or operator, you ignore service information at your peril. Read the articleService bulletins and YOU

Posted in Aircraft owner and aircraft, Engineering and maintenance;

Posted 5 years ago

Maintenance control for Part 135 and 125

The role of the maintenance controller in a certificated organisation is vital for the economic wellbeing of the organisation as well as for safety and compliance.

Posted in Aircraft owner and aircraft, Engineering and maintenance;

Posted 6 years ago

Recording of maintenance

The highest priority for most engineers is the safety of the aircraft they work on. They’re fastidious and want to do the right thing by their customers.

Posted in Engineering and maintenance;

Posted 6 years ago

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