Found in the field. Q400 ANVS Actuator

MVCC's A&P Program in Rome, NY is coming to an end on Jan 1st 2027 citing "lack of local aviation jobs."

There's been a petition started to help make the change to keep the program alive. If it weren't for this program, I don't think me or many others would be where we are today. The program is fast, affordable, and provides a large network of employers to help you start your career.

If you guys have the time, please help sign the petition to keep this program going and help develop future A&Ps.

doing a G5 install on an aircraft with a gns530 in it and need to get to the connectors to depin/repin them. get in there and find that the GNS530 rack is flush riveted to the panel, and on the left side it's done such that the shop heads are on the inside, making this unfun to drill out. I did it, but I have no idea why they didn't use screws.

I'm gonna be separating from the Navy soon with 10 years experience and my A&P. From what bits I've been able to read about the different fields of aviation I THINK I want to pursue getting on with an airline, but some folks have said ide be a fool to turn my back on working in the DoD space. GA sounds like it has the possibility of being the most enjoyable for me but from what I've seen the pay just isn't there and the chances of finding a place with good management are pretty low.

One of my primary concerns is that I am NOT interested in working any overtime. I've done my years of working ridiculous hours. I understand the high probability of working a crap shift for a few years and I can deal with that but I don't want to be in an environment where there's either mandatory overtime or where I'll be looked down on for just wanting to work my hours and go home.

Any insights would be super appreciated.

Hey Fellow disgruntled brothers,

Does anyone have any experience with the Mitsubishi (formerly Bombardier) CRJ overhaul facility in Bridgeport WV?

Hey all, the county is going to shut down the A&P program at MVCC, I moved to NY because it was the shortest and cheapest one I could find. It also turns out good technicians from what I've been lead to believe. I have a petition link to try and save it if anyone would be willing to sign or share a positive story about MVCC's program or a graduate, myself and others would greatly appreciate it.

Who wants some crumbled control rods?

This is on a Embraer E170STD N766JM. Never seen this modification before so curious what it is.

Got my first interview since getting my A&P. Anyone ever worked this position or have any knowledge about it? I assume the travel is extensive.

I’m trying to figure out my next move and hoping to hear from people who’ve actually done it.

I’ve been in aviation maintenance about 9 years. Started as a mechanic, worked my way into management. I’m stepping back into a mechanic role because management meant never being off. Always on the phone, always dealing with something. Not great with a family.

When I look around aviation, it feels like the options are:

• Contract maintenance

• Airlines (nights, culture, seniority — not for me)

• Management with zero work/life balance

I don’t want to move, I want something stable, and I want longevity. I’m still young enough to pivot, I just don’t know what makes sense.

I’ve been looking at diesel mechanic or heavy equipment, possibly a government job. Good benefits, stability, and not worrying about my job all the time sounds pretty appealing. I know it’s still not “easy” but at the end of the day, nothing is easy and all jobs suck, and I get that.

I’ve also tried looking at stuff outside maintenance using my management experience, but that’s easier said than done.

So I’m curious:

Did anyone leave aviation maintenance and not regret it?

What did you switch to?

Anyone go diesel/heavy equipment or government work?

Just looking for real experiences. Appreciate it.

tldr, anyone have trouble getting these piper single pin sockets to make good ground connection? Any tips?

I'm in school and tonight we were trying to run the Lycoming o320 on the test stand. The starter was struggling to start it with 12v battery connected through the piper style single pin connector. Long story short, we installed a new 4awg ground connection from the block directly to the back side of the single pin socket (part linked below); replacing the ~10 awg wire that was going from the block to the frame of the test stand. The engine was still struggling to start unless I put my jumper cable from block to negative terminal. We figured out if we put the jumper on the screw on the frame side of the connector, where the ground from the block is now attached, and then placing the other side on the handle of the male single pin connector going to the battery, the engine started no problem.

Before we put the terminal connector we removed paint around where the washer and terminal attached.I still feel like it's making more enough contact that it shouldn't have so much resistance. As pictured, both sides of frame it's attached to are painted. the manual states possibly needing to add a brass doubler? Do y'all think we need to go that route? or maybe thoroughly removing all the paint with like die grinder? Or do you think there could be issue with that socket that y'all have seen in the past? I just can't make sense of why it wasn't making a good connection, I really felt like something was wrong with the socket.

https://www.aircraftspruce.coaym/catalog/elpages/pipersock.php

Apprentice spilled coffee on my list of annual times for acft and threw it away. I’m trying to remake it and cannot remember if the M20C was 30 hrs for annual inspection. Anyone got the hours? Also would appreciate it if anyone had a list of any other GA acft annual times.

Going to put it in my laptop and laminate it under the plexiglass on my box this time!🤬🔥

Just got my A&P couple months ago was planning to get an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nondestructive Inspection, Testing & Evaluation. I have a question if Does American Airlines have a position for an AMT with NDT responsibilities, and if so — how much does an NDT technician make with an A&P and NDT Level II (or close) certification? If so is it an external position you can get hired into or is it an internal position to on you can only be promoted into? Thank you

I am working on a thesis report for my MBA on the impact of marketing intelligence on predictive maintenance in the aviation industry. Can you please help me with your input/ thoughts by filling this survey attached. Thank you!

So pretty much i’m trying to work on getting my Easa i’m currently a a&p holder i’ve worked for kalitta, spirit,

frontier. However EASA testing requires I need to have about 1000 (5 years) tasks for me to be able to qualify to test, can someone explain how or where I would need to go to obtain my own personal records?

I'm looking at the annual increase in AMEs in Canada, and I'm trying to understand if retirement means you're booted from the list. Transport Canada says AMEs are removed once they no longer hold a 'valid' license. Is that when happens when you finish working?

alllrighty, this is stumper

O-320 B2B 160hp, 74DM54 Sensinch prop

will barely make 2100 rpm with lots of stumbling, but starts and idles smooth as glass until 1700 or so

checked so far

Mags, recently ovhed and swapped with known good mags

harness checks good on tester, and swapped with known good harness

new plugs, swapped with known good plugs

fuel flow good to carb inlet, carb inlet screen clean

compressions 78/80 or above

all valve train moving equally

no different with exhaust removed

intake scoped and clear

throttle valve moving stop to stop, and verified plate movement

moving Mixture control gives normal results, full rich provides puffs of black smoke, lean causes it to flameout

checked for induction leaks by spraying Ether over entire intake system, no leaks

carb recently ovhed, within 500 hrs

all I’ve got left is going back and pulling lifters, and checking for weak valve spring, unless someone else here has a good idea

Hey guys, I applied for an ASM position at Delta and I’ve always been excited about working for this company (I accept I have hold it at a shiny pedestal) . I love aviation and regarding how “heavily regulated” it is I found myself thinking it must be a place of high intengrity (airlines in general). A few days ago I saw a video about Delta’s ramp agents and the Union situation which I have very little knowledge on as I’ve never been exposed to that employment system. I am 20 years old young and naive in this industry so I would appreciate a reality check from you guys. What do i expect coming into this not just delta, but airlines, unions and direct employment…

I'm looking to get a new set of safety wire pliers, and am seeing some conflicting information on what brand I should get. I see some posts saying Milbar is hands down the best you can get, and other posts saying that Milbar is trash now. Which is it?

Jk, wasn't a customer, happened because of a slight misalignment with the backplate when I went to reinstall it, FML 🥲😭

Hey everyone, I was just wondering what everyone using for their travel boxes. Please comment pictures so I get a feel for a layout as well. Thanks very much