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by robertw
Thu Aug 30, 2018 9:12 am
Forum: Helicopter Forum
Topic: Helicopter type rating training for Bell 429
Replies: 1
Views: 3887

Re: Helicopter type rating training for Bell 429

The only Transport Canada approved maintenance type training is offered by Bell Helicopter. http://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/aviation/licensing-aircraft-maintenance-engineers/approved-training-organizations/current-type-course-approvals.html#toc_8 You can view the availability of the courses they off...
by robertw
Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:25 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: AME Apprentice interview
Replies: 3
Views: 2482

Re: AME Apprentice interview

No one will be expecting you to wear a suit, tie and dress shoes. Most would find that over the top. A good clean pair of pants (no holes), a short sleeved collared shirt and clean shoes will be just fine.
by robertw
Tue May 29, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: 100 hour inspections
Replies: 23
Views: 12092

Re: 100 hour inspections

Legally you require an annual inspection by the end of the 13th month from the month of the previous inspection. I don't think the statement above is actually correct. CAR 625.86(2)(a) says this... "(a) As applicable to the type of aircraft, at intervals not to expire later than the last day of the...
by robertw
Mon May 07, 2018 7:08 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Magnesium sacrificial block
Replies: 2
Views: 1646

Re: Magnesium sacrificial block

Most guys I know buy them at marine stores.
by robertw
Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:39 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: can foreigner get AME M license in canada?
Replies: 27
Views: 22676

Re: can foreigner get AME M license in canada?

The best thing for you to do is to contact your local Transport Canada (TCCA) office, make an appointment, go down there with whatever documentation you have on your training, experience and current licensing and discuss with them what they require. If you're not in country, it will be difficult to ...
by robertw
Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:42 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Changes to license
Replies: 5
Views: 2510

Re: Changes to license

TC could save themselves a lot of time, energy and money if they delegated some of the non critical functions they presently are involved in to industry professionals. Much how they do this with Ministers Delegates (MD-M). I could see this working really well with AMO /AO approvals, maintenance sche...
by robertw
Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:45 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Aircraft Maintenance course at 30 yrs old?
Replies: 10
Views: 4421

Re: Aircraft Maintenance course at 30 yrs old?

There are a lot of options as far as companies to work for once you have your basic training under your belt. Not all of them require that you work in -30 degree weather outside when it's a blizzard. Companies that have engine overhaul, component overhaul or avionics repair shops require specialized...
by robertw
Tue Feb 06, 2018 1:45 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Making new windows for a 172
Replies: 10
Views: 2796

Re: Making new windows for a 172

To "make" a part per CAR 571.06 is actually quite difficult. It states: (5) The person certifying a repair or the incorporation of a modification which includes the making and installing of a part must ensure that the following standards of airworthiness have been complied with: (a) except as provid...
by robertw
Mon Jan 22, 2018 8:32 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Aircraft Maintenance course at 30 yrs old?
Replies: 10
Views: 4421

Re: Aircraft Maintenance course at 30 yrs old?

Yes, sounds like a good route. You will definitely travel if you are working with helicopters.
by robertw
Sun Jan 21, 2018 4:06 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Aircraft Maintenance course at 30 yrs old?
Replies: 10
Views: 4421

Re: Aircraft Maintenance course at 30 yrs old?

No problem. When I took my AME training back in '96, a good 10 or so were between 30 - 50 (yes, there were 2 guys pushing 50!). The trouble with a lot of apprentices these days is lack of maturity and work ethic. If you've had a good 10 years or so in the work force, you've got a leg up on a lot of ...
by robertw
Sun Jan 21, 2018 3:52 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: contact cleaner
Replies: 15
Views: 5397

Re: contact cleaner

I can't recall seeing any avionics tech spray a cannon plug with WD 40 but lets hear from some who do this for a living. I have been an AME for 18 years and have never used WD40 for electrical contact cleaner or even on aircraft at all. Ground support equipment lubrication yes, but never for aircra...
by robertw
Wed Jan 17, 2018 8:03 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: OEMS Limiting Access to Maintenance Publications
Replies: 6
Views: 2156

Re: OEMS Limiting Access to Maintenance Publications

DonutHole wrote: Tue Jan 16, 2018 3:27 pm Have the customer provide the manual
Yes, we have done that before but are trying to stay away from doing that though. As an OEM service center, it looks a bit amateurish when you don't have the manuals to do simple things like an oil filter change or basic inspection items.
by robertw
Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:52 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: OEMS Limiting Access to Maintenance Publications
Replies: 6
Views: 2156

Re: OEMS Limiting Access to Maintenance Publications

Honeywell does not give a shit about Canada. The next line they'll feed you is that they are export controlled and you're s.o.l. I would go to the aircraft manufacturer next and then maybe try borrowing a set from another facility. I'm hoping they'll listen to reason. We are a customer service faci...
by robertw
Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:46 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: OEMS Limiting Access to Maintenance Publications
Replies: 6
Views: 2156

Re: OEMS Limiting Access to Maintenance Publications

Interesting. Kannad recently pulled all their manuals and at the same time started a dealer program which runs several thousand dollars a year and has no other requirements. Can't get continuing airworthiness manuals without being a dealer. Checked with TC and of course they don't care if the manua...
by robertw
Mon Jan 15, 2018 4:22 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: OEMS Limiting Access to Maintenance Publications
Replies: 6
Views: 2156

OEMS Limiting Access to Maintenance Publications

So a bit of a rant here... I'm trying to get a hold of some maintenance manuals for engines manufactured by Honeywell. My company has held these subscriptions in the past, but let them lapse as we did not have much action with the aircraft types for some time. Now work has rolled in the door, we've ...
by robertw
Fri Nov 24, 2017 8:03 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Canadian North Launching MMRO in 2018
Replies: 4
Views: 2917

Re: Canadian North Launching MMRO in 2018

It's always good to hear when companies are expanding! It will mean more jobs for the area. I don't know what they're like to work for, but I've never heard anything bad. Good on them for making the investment.
by robertw
Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:51 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Any opportunity of working on lycoming engines would be appreciated.
Replies: 12
Views: 3249

Re: Any opportunity of working on lycoming engines would be appreciated.

I am willing to involve and work as a helper for free. Any opportunities or advises are highly appreciated. Best regards Advice? keep your name anonymous. We don't need people in this industry working for free. I know what i would do with your resume if it ever came across my desk. Thanks for the a...
by robertw
Wed Nov 08, 2017 3:05 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Oil Analysis
Replies: 10
Views: 3681

Re: Oil Analysis

The only thing I've ever looked at on recip engine oil analysis is what metal is in the oil and then look for trends on the content of those metals. Chrome, ferrous metals, aluminum, magnesium, brass etc... All that other stuff seems like marketing propaganda to me. ISO Particle Count? Crackle test ...
by robertw
Tue Oct 03, 2017 1:40 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Aircraft maintenance rates.
Replies: 23
Views: 8684

Re: Aircraft maintenance rates.

Both AME's and AMO's are terribly underpaid. I'm an AME and work under an AMO and disagree. AME's are paid by AMO's based on their value to the company. The ones the AMO's really want to retain and have specialized skills make good money. I've seen it time and time again. The fact is that licensed ...
by robertw
Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:41 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Looking for advice on LED position lights
Replies: 11
Views: 3880

Re: Looking for advice on LED position lights

You can't just order up some new LED Nav lights as installing them would constitute a change in the type design. In this case I would think that it is a major modification per CAR 571.06, which means that you would need an STC to approve the installation of LED nav lights. There are some business je...

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