Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Monday, March 26, 2007 8:00 – 8:15 am Welcome and Opening Remarks – Great Hall Ballroom - West
Minnesota Department of Transportation – Office of Aeronautics Ray Rought, Director
8:15 – 9:45 am General Session – Great Hall Ballroom - East
Safety Management Systems Don Arendt, Federal Aviation Administration
10:20 – 11:20 am General Session – Great Hall Ballroom - East
New Developments in Approved and Acceptable Data and the “Exempt Zone” James Niehoff and Donald L. Brown, Federal Aviation Administration
11:30 – 12:30pm Breakout Sessions
Veranda Room
1-2 |
Veranda Room
3-4 |
Veranda Room
5-6 |
Veranda Room
7-8 |
Topic – Oil and Oil Filter Analysis
Vince Bechtel,
Tempest Plus |
Topic – Composites and Composite Repairs
Brendan Fouts,
Cirrus Design Corporation |
Topic – Introduction to Data Bus
James Fischer,
Rockwell Collins |
Topic – Basic Vibration Analysis
Steve Sennett,
ACES Systems, Inc. |
Oil and Oil Filter Analysis – Vince Bechtel, Tempest Plus Introduction to oil and oil filter analysis, benefits to spin-on filters, types of wear on your engine, how to interpret your oil filter analysis, preventive maintenance and open discussion.
Composites and Composite Repair - Brendan Fouts, Cirrus Design Corporation Inspection and repair techniques.
Introduction to Data Bus - James Fischer, Rockwell Collins Why we use data buses. ARINC Data Buses 429 and 453
Aircraft Basic Vibration Analysis – Steve Sennett, ACES Systems, Inc. The effects of vibration and the fundamentals of vibration analysis.
12:30 – 1:30pm Lunch and FAA Awards – Great Hall Ballroom - East
FAA Safety Team Overview, Charles Taylor Awards and AMT Awards Donald L. Brown, Federal Aviation Administration
2:10 – 3:00pm Breakout Sessions
Veranda Room
1-2 |
Veranda Room
3-4 |
Veranda Room
5-6 |
Veranda Room
7-8 |
Bloomington Room |
Topic – FASTboot Care and Maintenance
John Kiser,
Goodrich Corporation |
Topic – Dynamic Propeller Balancing
Steve Sennett,
ACES Systems, Inc. |
Topic – Pro Line 21 Maintenance Diagnostics
James Fischer,
Rockwell Collins |
Topic – Piston Engines: Information, Problems and Troubleshooting
Dennis Wyman,
G & N Aircraft |
Topic – Friction Stir Spot Welding and Joining Technology Developments – Part I
Professor William Arbegast,
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
FASTboot Care and Maintenance – John Kiser, Goodrich Corporation Pneumatic De-Icer Care and Maintenance. Fastboot installation information.
Dynamic Propeller Balancing – Steve Sennett, ACES Systems, Inc. The effects of vibration and the benefits of propeller balancing. ACES provides information on the basic techniques used to correct out-of-balance conditions and the fundamentals of dynamic propeller balancing.
Pro Line 21 Maintenance Diagnostics – James Fischer, Rockwell Collins Flight Line Maintenance Diagnostics including computer functions, component theory and location, and controls and indicators
Piston Engines: Information, Problems and Troubleshooting – Dennis Wyman, G&N Aircraft Presentation of common and unique problems found in Lycoming and Continental Engines.
Friction Stir Spot Welding and Joining Technology Developments: Part I – Professor William Arbegast, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Friction stir spot welding is finding increased application as a fusion weld and rivet replacement technology in the aircraft and aerospace industries. It promises to increase product performance at reduced cost. Overview of the state of the art in the solid-state technology, and the potential for its infusion into the welding and joining market.
3:40 – 4:30pm Breakout Sessions
Veranda Room
1-2 |
Veranda Room
3-4 |
Veranda Room
5-6 |
Veranda Room
7-8 |
Bloomington Room |
Topic – Maintenance and Repair of Aircraft Floats
Jason Erickson,
Wipaire, Inc. |
Topic – Beechcraft Bonanza G36 Electrical System
James Venn,
FlightSafety International, Inc. |
Topic – Fuel Cells: Past, Present and Future
Charles Lanza,
Floats & Fuel Cells |
Topic – Magneto Maintenance
Gina Van Slyke,
Unison Industries - GE |
Topic - Friction Stir Welding and Joining Technology Developments – Part II
Professor William Arbegast,
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
Maintenance and Repair of Aircraft Floats - Jason Erickson, Wipaire, Inc. Overview of inspection, repair, and maintenance of floats and focusing on Wipline Floats. Areas of discussion will include corrosion, rough water operations, and the overall maintenance of landing gear systems and hulls.
Beechcraft Bonanza G36 Electrical System – James Venn, FlightSafety International, Inc. For the attendees to understand the normal and backup operation of the G36 Bonanza Electrical System with emphasis on the increased margin of safety.
Fuel Cells: Past, Present and Future – Charles Lanza, Floats and Fuel Cells Types and construction, handling, removal, storage, repairs, installation, and inspection of fuel cells.
Magneto Maintenance – Gina Van Slyke, Unison Industries – GE Latest advancements in piston engine aircraft ignition systems, including magnetos, harnesses, and spark plugs. Overview of the proper care and maintenance of systems components, and the proper steps to take when performing maintenance procedures on Unison manufactured electrical systems and the various components of each system.
Friction Stir Welding and Joining Technology Developments: Part II – Professor William Arbegast, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Why don’t we see more applications in Friction Stir Spot Welding? This presentation will provide an overview on the developing applications in aircraft structure.
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2007 8:00 – 8:50am Breakout Sessions
Veranda Room
1-4 |
Veranda Room
5-8 |
East A Ballroom |
East B Ballroom |
Bloomington Room |
Topic – Avionics Systems and Maintenance
Larry Lindsay,
Honeywell Avionics |
Topic – Efficiency by Using Electronic Medium for FAA Reporting
John Schleh,
Avantext, Inc. |
Topic – Aircraft Tire Care and Maintenance
Richard Brown,
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company |
Topic – Sealed Lead Acid Aircraft Batteries
Art Pierce,
Concorde Battery Corporation |
Topic –Pressurized Cylinders: Inspection and Regulations
Tom McClelland,
Safetech
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Avionics Systems and Maintenance – Larry Lindsay, Honeywell Avionics Overview of several avionics systems with discussion on their purpose, inputs/outputs, practices, and troubleshooting tools and procedures. Systems to be discussed include the following: EGPWS, FMS, and MFRD.
Efficiency by Using Electronic Medium for FAA Reporting – John Schleh, Avantext. Inc. Improving effectiveness and accuracy by using electronic medium for FAA reporting requirements.
Aircraft Tire Care and Maintenance – Richard Brown, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Defining aircraft tire construction; the design, manufacture, testing and retreading of aircraft tires. Aircraft tire identification, characteristics and the care and maintenance of aircraft tires.
Sealed Lead Acid Aircraft Batteries – Art Pierce, Concorde Battery Corporation Overview of types of lead acid aircraft batteries, discussion on safety and precautions, conditioning, testing and charging of lead acid batteries.
Pressurized Cylinders: Inspection and Regulations – Tom McClelland, Safetech What you really need to know about pressurized cylinders.
9:00 – 9:50am Breakout Sessions
Veranda Room
1-4 |
Veranda Room
5-8 |
East A Ballroom |
East B Ballroom |
Bloomington Room |
Topic – Aircraft Maintenance Liability Update
Greg Reigel,
Reigel & Associates, Ltd. |
Topic – Fuel Cell Maintenance
Mark Hartwig,
Eagle Fuel Cells, Inc. |
Topic – Engine Break-In
Tim Morland,
Engine Components, Inc. |
Topic – Future Avionics Technology
Andy Biller,
Duncan Aviation, Inc. |
Topic –Expanding your Regulatory and Technical Research
Bob Jones,
Aircraft Technical Publishers |
Aircraft Maintenance Liability Update – Greg Reigel, Reigel & Associates, Ltd. Aircraft maintenance liability issues from both the FAA enforcement and civil liability perspectives. Recent enforcement cases involving maintenance providers. Civil liability aspects arising from the performance of aircraft maintenance.
Fuel Cell Maintenance – Mark Hartwig, Eagle Fuel Cells, Inc. What are fuel cells and why do we need them. An overview of components and construction types, problems associated with leak diagnosis, in-depth removal and installation techniques, Service Bulletins, and Airworthiness Directives.
Engine Break-In – Tim Morland, Engine Components, Inc. Engine break-in objectives. An overview of lubrication, filtration, glazing, cowl seal, and engine baffles. Discussion on how keeping your engine cool and clean will make the break-in process a success.
Future Avionics Technology – Andy Biller, Duncan Aviation, Inc. The Glass Box Project – Bringing new technologies to the flight deck.
Expanding your Regulatory and Technical Publications Research – Bob Jones, Aircraft Technical Publishers It is all about the data. Making the right data available easily and quickly.
10:40 – 11:30am Breakout Session
Veranda Room
1-4 |
Veranda Room
5-8 |
East A Ballroom |
East B Ballroom |
Bloomington Room |
Topic –The Concerns of Metrology and Traceability
Paul Hanssen,
WorkPlace Training |
Topic – Piston Engine Maintenance and Operation
Darrell Bolduc,
Bolduc Aviation Specialized Services, Inc. |
Topic – Pneumatic De-Ice Boot Removal and Installation
Andy Wilson,
B/E Aerospace |
Topic – Avionics Mandates – What’s New and When?
Lamont Durante,
Premier Air / West Star Aviation
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Topic – On/Off Cleveland Wheels & Brakes Maintenance
Vern Rodgers,
Cleveland Wheels & Brakes |
The Concerns of Metrology and Traceability – Paul Hanssen, WorkPlace Training
Overview on managing the metrology system – The Science of Measurement.
Piston Engine Maintenance and Operation – Darrell Bolduc, Bolduc Aviation Specialized Services, Inc.
Service Bulletins, Service Instructions, Airworthiness Directives pertaining to aircraft piston engines.
Pneumatic De-Ice Boot Removal and Installation – Andy Wilson, B/E Aerospace
Techniques for the removal and installation of pneumatic de-ice boots.
Avionics Mandates – What’s New and When? – Lamont Durante, Premier Air / West Star Aviation
Current and upcoming mandates for avionics including Flight ID (Elementary Surveillance), Enhanced Surveillance, Waivers for Enhanced Surveillance, RNP, RNAV approvals, and ADS-B.
On / Off Cleveland Wheels & Brakes Maintenance – Vern Rodgers, Cleveland Wheels & Brakes
On and off maintenance of aircraft wheel and brake assemblies. Topics to be covered are external brake floating calipers, minimum lining and disc thickness, corrosion, primers, paint, lubricants, and conditioning procedures for organic and metallic lining.
12:30 – 5:00 pm Post-Conference Training – Human Factors for Aviation Technician Workshop – Mr. Richard Komarniski (AGL/1206/0005/4) (4 Hours)
Human Factors Training re-emphasizes the need to create safety nets in the workplace. This workshop focuses on a variety of human factors that affect an aircraft technician’s judgment. The goal of this workshop is to equip technicians, supervisors and managers with the skills to enhance safety, teamwork and efficiency in the workplace.
Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Aeronuatics