Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
All seminars for the IA refresher training occur in the
Pioneer Room.
Event registration is $5.00 and that covers the IA training seminar, two days of entry into the Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show. Pre-registration is required either by on-line or telephone registration.
You must attend at least 8 of the 10 one hour seminars to receive IA Training Credit.
The $5.00 registration fee can be paid in two ways:
1. Register on-line and pay by credit card at
Washington Aviation Assoc. IA Seminar . 2. Register
Toll free at: (866) 922-7469.
For more information on the 2011 Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show see:
Washington Aviation Assoc. NW Aviation Conference .
Course Descriptions and Speakers:
Saturday: 7:00 am
Registration open for IA Seminars.
1. Piston Engine Troubleshooting I: Engine Inspections
Kevin Alexander, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Community and Technical College
Intro/Bio: Kevin is an Assistant Professor with University of Alaska Fairbanks at the Community and Technical College’s Aviation Program. He has over 15 years of experience in the field including maintenance management and small business ownership in the aviation maintenance industry from
Fairbanks to Florida and a few places in between, working on everything from a SuperCub to a 737. He is factory trained on Lycoming and Continental engines with overhaul experience on both in additional to his years of maintaining them.
“Improper engine troubleshooting” has been identified as one cause of fatal and serious injury accidents in the GA fleet. This hour will focus on 5 basic engine inspection and troubleshooting steps and criteria published by the manufacturers with some real world validation of their claims.
This hour will focus on Engine inspection:
• Compression testing
• Oil filter contents
• Magneto timing and mag drop
• Spark plug inspection
• Idle speed and mixture check
2. Piston Engine Troubleshooting II: Troubleshooting Theory
Kevin Alexander will continue his discussion on piston engines with this hour focusing on general troubleshooting theory.
Material to be covered:
• Verify malfunction
• Determine likely causes
• Inspect/check likely causes (fault isolation)
• Determine method of repair
• OPERATIONAL CHECK!
3. Failure to Follow Procedures In Aviation Maintenance Dr. Jean Francois Mpouli, FAA, Airworthiness FAASTeam Program Manager for the
Puget Sound area and Northern Idaho.
The objective of this presentation is to provide a basic awareness of risk
factors associated with failing to follow procedures. Additionally we will discuss prevention of contributing or causal factors in an effort to reduce maintenance errors and accidents. This presentation speaks to the number one national maintenance related error causal/contributing factor in aviation accidents, " Failure to Follow Procedures”. This presentation is directed toward all maintenance personnel.
4. Vacuum Pumps and Pneumatic Systems John Herman, Tempest
This hour will introduce pneumatic systems and a discussion on vacuum systems, part number
designation, model differentiation, design characteristics and new tornado designs. Vacuum pump maintenance discussion will include information on inspections including wear indicator port inspections and recommended inspection and replacement intervals, vacuum system design and troubleshooting. Pressure system design and troubleshooting will be examined. De-Ice systems design and troubleshooting will also be covered. The seminar will conclude with a discussion on preventative maintenance & questions.
5. Fuel Cell Maintenance | Part I Kurt Hartwig, Eagle Fuel Cells
A quick review fuel cell basics and fuel system problems followed by leak diagnosis and in depth
removal & installation techniques. This discussion includes fuel cell history, construction, components, system diagrams, ADs and Service Bulletins, effects of fuels and additives, related fuel system problems and logbooks. Kurt is an FAA licensed technician with over 25 years of fuel cell repair and installation experience. He is a member of the Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association, PAMA, AOPA, EAA and a former member of the Wisconsin Civil Air Patrol and Eagle River Airport Commission. He is currently co-owner and General Manager of Eagle Fuel Cells, an FAA Certified Repair Station and TSO/PMA manufacturer.
6. Uncoiling the Mysteries of Aircraft Hose Michael L Helfer, President, Specialty Hose Corporation
This hour will include information on: Hose Types and Applications; fittings and assembly tricks
and techniques; Sleeving types and uses as well as proper installation and wicking of fire sleeves.
Measuring and Identification including orientation and part number basics; evaluating hose for
replacement and rules, regulations and gray areas, fabrication choices, certification and marking. The hour will conclude with question and answer period. Michael Helfer is the president of Specialty Hose Corporation located in North Canton, Ohio.
7. Fabric Covering, a Comparison of Today’s Systems Jon Goldenbaum, President, Consolidated Aircraft Coatings
A review and comparison of current fabric covering systems and their STCs, inspection and
repair procedures, with enough time for specific questions. This seminar will include field problems and a review of fabric longevity and basic maintenance including inspection and repair procedures. Founded by Ray Stits after WWII, began marketing the Stits Poly Fiber fabric system in the early sixties. Merged with Ceconite, then acquired the aircraft division of Randolph Products. Consolidated manufactures Poly Fiber fabric and coatings, Ceconite fabric, and Randolph dope and coatings. Jon Goldenbaum, President, Consolidated Aircraft Coatings, has 50 years in aviation, grew up in general aviation, spent 20 years as an Air Force fighter pilot, flew and instructed for Delta Air Lines, managed fabric covering manufacturing and distribution businesses for the past 20 years. Specializes in antique/ classic aircraft. An active pilot flying a variety of antiques and warbirds.
8. Propeller Maintenance & Troubleshooting Bob Honig, Ameritech & Eagle Engines
A review of propeller maintenance and specific issues to the new composite blades on aircraft.
Covering delamination, field repairs, acceptable limits by manufactures not requiring repairs. Appropriate logbook entries for identifying issues within limits. Question and answer period. Bob Honig is an RV builder and pilot.
SUNDAY 9. Fuel Cell Maintenance | Part 2 - Kurt Hartwig, of Eagle Fuel Cells continues the discussion on fuel cells with the following topics: Diagnosing & tracing problems, removal techniques, cavity preparation, installation techniques and your final questions.
10. Spark Plug Design and Maintenance John Herman, Tempest
This hour will include an introduction to spark plug design including part number designation,
design characteristics, internal construction, material selection, engine and application eligibility. The discussion covering spark plug maintenance will cover cleaning and inspection intervals, proper tool usage, massive electrode and fine wire inspection, recommended cleaning and gapping procedures of massive electrode plugs, recommended cleaning and gapping procedures of fine wire plugs, proper plug rotation and resistor inspection and testing. Troubleshooting procedures with carbon and lead fouling as well as issues with magneto and resisters will be discussed. Seminar will also include proper installation and removal procedures. Open discussion will conclude the hour.
