Vector Online - Page 4, In category Engineering and maintenance

Read our special 'online' Vector stories here. Some are unique to the website, and some have featured in print issues of Vector.

Note: This archive dates back to 2015. So, the advice in some of the earlier articles may have changed.

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Compatible modifications

As more complex modifications become the norm, the interactions between different systems also become more complex. Before modifying, make sure you know whether your mods will work together.

Posted in Engineering and maintenance;

Posted 7 years ago

The world-beating Jarrod Wood

The Air New Zealand line engineer may have won gold at a global work skills competition, but he’s “still learning every day”. Read the articleThe world-beating Jarrod Wood

Posted in Engineering and maintenance;

Posted 7 years ago

Lycoming valves

Any time the valves in a piston engine stick, even intermittently, it’s a serious problem.

Someone told me I could...

Here’s what pilots can do to maintain their aircraft without crashing through the rules. Read the articleSomeone told me I could. . .

Posted in Engineering and maintenance;

Posted 7 years ago

A safety measure

Who would have thought something as innocent as a tape measure could provide a serious safety issue? Here is the account of one workshop manager.

Unapproved aircraft seat modifications

What you can, and cannot do, to modify aircraft seating. Read the article Unapproved aircraft seat modifications

Posted in Components, Engineering and maintenance;

Posted 8 years ago

Installing avionics - what's acceptable technical data?

The Advisory Circular that provides acceptable technical data for some avionics modifications which are not classified major, has been updated to ensure greater accountability.

Posted in Engineering and maintenance;

Posted 8 years ago

OEM or PMA parts?

There’s some confusion among aircraft owners and operators about the use of alternatives to original equipment manufacturer parts for type-certificated products. Read the articleOEM or PMA parts?

Electrical load analysis - does your aircraft need one?

As aircraft are increasingly reliant on electrically powered gadgets, the CAA is turning its focus to the importance of the aircraft having a robust and adequate electrical system.

Posted in Aircraft owner and aircraft, Engineering and maintenance;

Posted 8 years ago

Technical log troubleshooting

Would you reject an aircraft during preflight inspection if the technical log wasn’t up to date? Knowing who’s responsible for raising the tech log and how to record maintenance activities…

Posted in Engineering and maintenance;

Posted 9 years ago

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