This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine explores the tragic crash of Emery Flight 17, a DC-8 cargo plane, which occurred in 2000. The investigation revealed that a missing bolt in the elevator control system led to a loss of pitch control, ultimately causing the aircraft to crash. This accident, coupled with other safety concerns, led...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine provides guidance for aviation repair stations on the import and export compliance requirements when working with overseas customers. It highlights the importance of properly documenting the value and origin of imported podcasts, particularly when they are returned after repair. The podcast explores different types of import entry and emphasizes...

The podcast explores the current and projected shortage of skilled aviation technicians, highlighting the factors driving this trend. The podcast specifically examines the impact of Baby Boomers retiring, the increasing demand for technicians as air travel grows, and the insufficient number of new entrants into the industry. It also examines the reasons for this shortage,...

The podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine details the benefits of Electronic Tech Logs (ETLs) in the aviation industry. ETLs are digital systems that replace paper-based logbooks for tracking aircraft maintenance, providing real-time data and streamlining processes. While initially slow to be adopted due to early technical issues, the podcast argues that ETLs are becoming increasingly...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine focuses on the repair and overhaul of auxiliary power units (APUs) in commercial aircraft. It explores the requirements of airline operators for APU maintenance, highlighting the need for reliability and efficient scheduling to minimize downtime. The podcast also examines the peculiarities of APU repair, contrasting it with the maintenance...

This podcast is an interview with Jean-Marc Lenz, CEO of SR Technics, an aviation maintenance company. The interview focuses on the company’s success in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and its ambitious plans for growth in the coming years. Lenz outlines SR Technics’ strategic shift to an engine-focused business model, particularly emphasizing the expansion of services...

The podcast details a tragic airline accident involving a Continental Express flight in 1991. The accident was caused by a systemic failure in maintenance and safety culture, resulting in a missing part on the aircraft’s horizontal stabiliser leading to its separation in flight. The article highlights how inadequate maintenance procedures, shift turnovers, and lack of...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine discusses the need for a new approach to AP certificate requirements. The author, Carl Ziegler, argues that the current system fails to adequately address the skills gap in general aviation maintenance, which is becoming increasingly problematic as the fleet ages. He proposes splitting the AP license into an “unlimited...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine outlines five ethical principles for making decisions in the aviation maintenance industry: Do No Harm, Prevent Harm, Make Things Better, Respect Others and Be Fair. The author, Dr. Bruce Weinstein, draws on his experience and the work of Tom L. Beauchamp and James F. Childress to argue that following...

The podcast discusses China’s efforts to open its aviation industry to global participation. The author highlights three key initiatives: the adoption of internationally recognised quality assurance programs for aviation part distributors, the integration of safety management systems into repair station regulations, and the development of a programme with the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA) to...