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                          A loose screwdriver that became jammed in the side of a plane as it was doing aerobatics  caused a crash that killed a Palmerston North doctor and his friend. A Civil Aviation Authority report into the crash - which claimed the lives of plane owner and pilot Ralph Saxe,                            The report found the crash was the result of design flaws in the plane that led to a screwdriver getting stuck in the elevator controls of the plane during a "slow roll" maneuver.                         As Saxe, entered a steep dive immediately following the slow roll he was unable to get the elevation needed to prevent the plane from slamming into the ground in Timona Park, Feilding. The forces were so strong that the aircraft nose, engine and wings "created deep ground scars then virtually disintegrated".               The crash was not survivable. In investigating the crash the CAA found a " stubby " type screwdriver 15 metres fro

                  The Civil Aviation Ministry has mooted a carbon credit like system, which will allow airlines to trade seat capacity as a part of its plan to promote regional routes.               At present airlines are required to fly to tier II-III towns and also to sensitive areas like Jammu & Kashmir and the North East states under the route dispersal guidelines. However, airlines find it unprofitable to fly on those routes as they lack the right size of planes to operate on those routes. Under the mechanism, small air-taxi operators can fly to a particular small city destination and earn seat credit that can be sold to scheduled airlines. Bigger airlines will be able to use such credits to meet their requirement of having to connect remote areas without losing money on such operations.                 The ministry plans to replace the existing guidelines with a new policy to incentivise airlines to fly to regional airports. Plans include code sharing and seat credit me

Subject- Equipment and furnishing- Hoist - Inspection/replacement                  During a maintenance check flight with a MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopter , a dummy load of 552 lbs (250kg) was picked up in order to conduct a “maximum load cycle” on the rescue hoist. The cable reeled-out without further command of the operator, causing the test dummy load to impact the ground.               The results of further examinations on the subject hoist determined that the overload clutch had failed. The overload clutch design is common to all Goodrich externally mounted rescue hoists listed in Appendix 1 of  EASA AD 2013-0065-E                         This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to further cases of in-flight loss of the hoist load, possibly resulting in injury to persons on the ground or in a hoisting accident. For the reasons described above, this AD requires identification of the installed hoist and, for affected hoist installations, a one-time inspection and

           What is the future of magneto ?   Electroair introduce Electronic Ignition Kit that is 10 % to 15% fuel efficient.  EIS-41000 Lycoming                4 cylinder Electronic Ignition Kit Direct Drive             ( non-impulse coupled ) Magneto Replacement        The EIS-41000 Electronic Ignition Kit is a fully STC'd kit for most Lycoming 4cyl engines. Replacing one magneto with the EIS-41000 will typically improve fuel economy on average by 10-15% (many operators have reported consistent fuel savings of 1gph or greater). Additionally, there will be an improvement in horsepower, smoother engine operation, and improved high altitude performance. The EIS-41000 adjusts spark timing automatically by way of our MAP Sensor - timing is adjusted with altitude. Most parts on the EIS-41000 are not life limited (the MTH is recommended to be changed at overhaul of the engine; spark plug wires on a regular interval) - this combined with reduced spark plug fouling means lower main

          Orient Flight s published schedule of refresher course is going to be conducted on 15th and 16 march.               Continuation training(Refresher Course) is one of the requirement for renewal of AME licence by DGCA or renewal of Certification Authorisation by Quality Dept in any organisation.              Continuation training is a two way process to ensure that certifying staff remain current in terms of procedures, human factors and technical knowledge and that the organisation receives feedback on the adequacy of its procedures and maintenance instructions.               Due to the interactive nature of this training, consideration should be given to the possibility that such training has the involvement of the quality department to ensure that feedback is actioned.              There should be a procedure to ensure that feedback is formally passed from the training department to the quality department to initiate action.             Continuation training shoul

Reference CAR D2E-E8  4.17 On The Job Practical Training  4.17.1 For completion of the course, six months On the Job Training (OJT) shall be  mandatory. These six months OJT may be given in a continuous period or  may be divided into two segments of three months each. For imparting  practical training on aircraft maintenance to the trainees, facilities acceptable  to DGCA and as specified in Appendix V must exist.                   OJT is knowledge obtained while participating in accomplishing the task under the direction of a qualified person or watching another demonstrate a task or activity and then accomplishing the same action under supervision until satisfactory results are obtained.                                                             It is an effective method of training for subject matter and tasks that are difficult to understand if described or for which demonstration of capability is essential to correct completion.                Practical skills may also be

           Reference CAR D2E-E8  4.17 On The Job Practical Training  4.17.1 For completion of the course, six months On the Job Training (OJT) shall be  mandatory. These six months OJT may be given in a continuous period or  may be divided into two segments of three months each. For imparting  practical training on aircraft maintenance to the trainees, facilities acceptable  to DGCA and as specified in Appendix V must exist.                          OJT is knowledge obtained while participating in accomplishing the task under the direction of a qualified person or watching another demonstrate a task or activity and then accomplishing the same action under supervision until satisfactory results are obtained.                        It is an effective method of training for subject matter and tasks that are difficult to understand if described or for which demonstration of capability is essential to correct completion.                Practical skills may also be taught using OJT

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F atigue  countermeasures  that can help stay alert during the night shift:  anticipate points of low alertness. If you know when you usually hit a low-point in your shift, you can take steps to minimize your alertness dip. Take naps before work and/or during break (if allowed). Naps are a great and healthy way to boost energy for hours. Use caffeine effectively. A cup of coffee or tea at the right time can be a great energy boost – just don’t consume caffeine too close to your bedtime. Exercise or take a walk around the site – exercise gives you energy. Talk to co-worker or make a phone call. Nothing stimulates the mind like talking to another person. Listen to music or a talk show. Vary your normal routine when possible. Change posture frequently – alternate sitting, standing, and walking. Play metal games. Keep your mind alert, your body will follow. Read interesting material (if allowed). Wear layer of clothing that can be added or shed depending on your core body temp