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...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine explores the concept of spare parts pooling, a cost-effective strategy for airlines and other aircraft operators. Instead of each airline maintaining a vast inventory of spare parts, they can join a pool where they pay a monthly fee for access to a shared inventory of components. This approach offers...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine explores the crucial issue of fall prevention in aviation maintenance. It highlights the alarming statistics of fall-related injuries and fatalities, emphasising the importance of adopting a safety-first mindset. The podcast examines how companies like Alufase, Simpson Aerospace Services, and LockNClimb are developing and implementing innovative solutions to improve safety,...

The podcast “INSIDE STORY: Borescopes Vital to Engine Inspections” from Aviation Maintenance Magazine explores the evolution of borescope inspections in aviation. It discusses the benefits of utilising snake-arm robots and AI to improve the accuracy and efficiency of these inspections. The podcast also highlights the role of 5G technology in facilitating virtual inspections and the...

This podcast is an interview with Christopher Duffy, the director of strategy and business development at Schaeffler Aerospace. The interview covers the company’s history in aerospace, its focus on main shaft power plant bearings and other high-value components, its global footprint and unique engineering solutions, its work for both the civilian and military markets, and...