New AMT Blog — Technically Speaking
Welcome to the new AMT blog Technically Speaking. This is an exciting step for us. One of my favorite assignments each month is writing my Editor’s column in AMT. I get to address current topics and get fellow mechanics thinking about issues of interest to our profession. I also truly enjoy the feedback that you provide in letters to the editor about something discussed in my column.
So now it’s time to catch up to the 21st century. Think of this as a web-based editorial column. But instead of waiting for the next issue of AMT to read what I will talk about, you can log onto our website. I can now rant and rave on a regular basis. In addition, you can provide feedback and thoughts and have your comments posted online. To do that, just use the tool at the bottom of the page. Once OK’d by our editorial team (to ensure no verbal malfunctions have occurred) it will be posted with the blog entry.
I have always said that I rely on reader feedback to keep AMT magazine on-course. The same goes for this blog. If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, let me know. Just e-mail me at jescobar@amtonline.com. And be sure to check back on a regular basis. I will make frequent posts on issues that affect our profession. You never know what I will talk about or what your fellow mechanics will be saying in response!Thanks for reading, and here’s to making the most out of this new resource from AMT.
Joe Escobar
P.S. I am currently evaluating a tool that was sent to us for a product evaluation. Stay tuned for my product review in an upcoming blog posting.
It’s about time! (2006-03-06 21:45:25.0)
Thanks for starting a blog Joe. This is a great area to discuss timely issues. Keep up the good work.
Mike S
Milwaukee, WI
A&P Licence currency (2006-03-31 12:09:28.0)
I have been a practicing a&p for 23 years in corporate aviation. For the past 4 years I have been a flight technician for a fortune 25 company supporting our a/c all around the world. Recently the question has come up is my a&p still valid? I am refering to FAR 65.83 recent experince requirments. I dont work on hangar floor as much as I used to but I still attend school, twice a year and travel in the capcity of a flight tech does this keep my license current ??
Russell
Trenton NJ
St. George (2006-04-03 21:18:35.0)
If FAA & retesting hasn’t been accomplished by now, it isn’t important. Give it up.
Nutsch Six
7S5
Public Usage (2006-04-22 16:19:21.0)
I have been working on Public Usage aircraft for the last few years and have recently become very concerned about the maintenance and upkeep of these aircraft. The concern I have is, who is the controlling authority for these aircraft? The FAA controls all general, commercial and corporate aviation. The military controls their aircraft with different type commanders. I believe public usage aircraft are being overlooked by any authority. The planes (retired military aircraft) are not covered by airworthiness directives and do not have to follow technical directives issued by the military. The aircraft have a FAA registration in them. Who will be held accountable when one of these aircraft has an accident (God forbid)? I just wanted to add my two cents to a situation that I have been exposed to and feel is unsafe.
Robert
Waco, TX
Part 135 Service Bulletins
In all my years as a 135 DOM I always complied with all Service Bulletins and had to show compliance during FAA inspections. On a recent Job interview for another 135 DOM position, the owner told me that they had never complied with a Service Bulletin, since it hadn’t been specified in their manual. What parts of the law is the required compliance based on?
Tom
OKC