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Forum: Engineers & Technicians
15th Dec 2009, 14:58
Replies: 12
Views: 3,722
Posted By Ladytech

Radio replacement

Any qualified repair station can sell and install a radio certified for your aircraft by STC. As far as the TXPDR mode S - you will also need to have the Altimeter system certified at the same time-...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
15th Dec 2009, 14:25
Replies: 19
Views: 4,796
Posted By Ladytech

No Big Deal!

I agree with Firebird. Probably a simple maintenance problem.
ie: boost pump chg, refuel valve chg etc. Move the fuel over so level of fuel is below item needing change. When finished move it back....
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
15th Dec 2009, 13:39
Replies: 10
Views: 1,947
Posted By Ladytech

Fuel draining

It takes about 4 hrs for water to settle out of fuel with the aircraft at rest.
Sumping after a refuel is useless. It needs to be done on a regular basis-
at least an "over-nite". I once saw an...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jun 2009, 20:51
Replies: 23
Views: 8,403
Posted By Ladytech

Mandatory autoland

In the Airline I retired from, the aircraft had to have completed a full Autoland to maintain its Cat III status within the last 60 days. If it had not, it was downgraded to Cat II until a pilot...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
15th Jun 2009, 20:16
Replies: 65
Views: 9,579
Posted By Ladytech

Semi skilled??

The only reason A&P mechs are considered semi skilled is because we are REQUIRED to use THE maintenance manual for work on A/C. Normal union workers (ie: bricklayers,carpenters etc) that have been...
Forum: Tech Log
27th May 2008, 14:46
Replies: 18
Views: 3,848
Posted By Ladytech

Headset hum

"The Sennheiser HMEC 45 KA was great for me on the B737, A320, and A330. However, I am now flying a B757 & B767 that generates an increasingly annoying hum when I lean forward. I suspect the...
Forum: Questions
24th May 2008, 14:26
Replies: 13
Views: 2,442
Posted By Ladytech

A-320 vs B-777

Fly the Boeing-it's a lot better airplane!
A lot of senior captains retiring in most of the majors and if you learn the airplane-you will move up! I just personally think the any Airbus is an...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd May 2008, 15:35
Replies: 11
Views: 1,829
Posted By Ladytech

O-320 compression test

The early O-320 is a great engine. If it is an "H" model not so good(lousy camshafts). Above 60 you are "legal". If you are concerned screw in the tester,have a freind hold the prop for each cylinder...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
6th Aug 2007, 14:40
Replies: 90
Views: 31,540
Posted By Ladytech

Shortage of Mechs?

Let's see-pilot walks away at the end of flight and tells you how much resposibility he has. We work on an aircraft system and have responsibility for that work until inspected or worked on again,...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
20th May 2007, 15:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,586
Posted By Ladytech

Cherylock gun

Try Ebay- plenty of aircraft tooling available.
Some pretty reasonable and in decent condition.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
20th May 2007, 14:52
Replies: 15
Views: 2,384
Posted By Ladytech

Devil Airline Tech??

Actually it is really easy in today's market.
First you need to be 28yrs old with 20yrs
experience and willing to work for peanuts or less.
It also helps if you are willing to work all 3 shifts...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
31st Mar 2007, 14:32
Replies: 17
Views: 2,460
Posted By Ladytech

Working in the U.S.

As a retired mechanic and qualified avionics tech- the pay is terrible.
Most co.'s have eliminated fixed retirements, except those you fund yourself. The unions are not beneficial to the rank and...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Mar 2007, 14:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,803
Posted By Ladytech

Amp vs Amperes

No difference! It's current flow either way.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Mar 2007, 14:04
Replies: 4
Views: 1,704
Posted By Ladytech

Towbars

If you can- find an FBO with one and trace the head (accurately!)
Take a few important measurements and go to
a Fabrication shop and have it made. I went this route
years ago for a Jetstar. Cost...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
18th Mar 2007, 14:58
Replies: 71
Views: 15,825
Posted By Ladytech

Devil Want it when??

You want it fixed but don't have time to wait?
No problem- what time tomorrow would you
like to try for??
Also- I don't really care what YOU want.
I just need to make it legal per MEL (if...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
25th Feb 2007, 18:33
Replies: 17
Views: 2,707
Posted By Ladytech

For plugs- 1/2" drive also a 3/4 x 7/8 spanner...

For plugs- 1/2" drive also a 3/4 x 7/8 spanner for the leads.
Forum: Tech Log
25th Feb 2007, 16:07
Replies: 11
Views: 7,536
Posted By Ladytech

Jet ignition

All jets have 3 position ignition systems.
"Start" (for just that!), "Continous" and Off.
Normal procedures dictate "Continous" be selected
prior to landing. Start is a high energy ignition
and...
Forum: Questions
25th Feb 2007, 15:58
Replies: 28
Views: 5,815
Posted By Ladytech

Old Bold Pilots

There are old pilots and bold pilots.
I don't think there are any old bold pilots!
These guys are a tech's nightmare!
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
11th Feb 2007, 20:10
Replies: 71
Views: 15,825
Posted By Ladytech

Devil Treat me nice!!

I don't mind the guys that are too good to talk to me and explain what they need. I just casually remind them I'm the last person they want to tic off,
or I can really ruin their day!!! Be nice or...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
11th Feb 2007, 19:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,255
Posted By Ladytech

Fuel Imbalance

No limits on ground. During normal refueling for a turnaround,
the dialed in settings will automatically shut off appropriate tanks.
If there is room, all fuel can be transfered to one wing, for...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
5th Feb 2007, 15:14
Replies: 37
Views: 7,642
Posted By Ladytech

Dry N2

Most of the reasons are correct. We use DRY nitrogen
mainly because of the possible water contamination.
Corrosion and also on an overheated tire it will turn to steam
and react with the tire &...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
5th Feb 2007, 15:03
Replies: 71
Views: 15,825
Posted By Ladytech

"INOP" systems

I love the guys that call you out on a system not working
that is not even turned ON, or the ones that write up a system
as faulty because they don't know how to do a proper test!
Only in America!
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