Content Archive: September 2006

News Note: AC 120-92

An SMS, the AC stated, “is essentially a quality-management approach to controlling risk.” There are both safety and business benefits to implementing SMSs

FAA order clarifies adoption of foreign ADs

Comments were due June 14 on a new FAA Order that proposed changes in the way the agency processes mandatory airworthiness information.

It's time to be smarter about security

Anyone who has boarded an airliner since the latest terrorist attempt to use our aircraft as weapons has felt, once again, as if the traveler is the bad gu

Innotech sells Honeywell APU conversion for Challenger 604

Innotech Aviation of Montreal has completed its first installation of a Honeywell GTCP36-150(CL) auxiliary power unit (APU) in a Bombardier Challenger 604.

FSI offers Master Technician Management program

“Just as maintenance technicians must keep up with constant changes in aircraft systems, current and aspiring managers must stay up-to-date on the skills n

PAMA proposes extending one-year IA renewal period

According to Brian Finnegan, president of the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA), the two-year IA renewal increases technician flexibilit

Raisbadck Engineering Continues to enhance King Air line

A new nacelle wing locker called the Raisbeck Crown Locker has been approved for installation on the King Air C90/E90/C90GT and 200/B200/300/350.

Duncan inks deal to increase Securaplane battery support

Under the terms of a new agreement Duncan Aviation will provide sales and service for Securaplane Technologies’ emergency batteries.

API opens logistics hub at London Luton airport

Aerospace Products International (API), a wholly owned subsidiary of First Aviation Services, has opened a distribution and logistics center on London’s Lu

Midlantic Jet Aviation: maintenance shop plans steady growth

Rick Hendrickson, president of Midlantic Jet Aviation, believes it’s important to be able to deliver on your word.