Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
This full day of seminars will include presentations by industry and FAA participants. Numerous aspects of aviation maintenance will be covered by manufacturer representatives, STC holders, repair facilities and the FAA.
Attendance at all 8 hours will be required for issuance of a training certificate.
Pre-registration is required.
For questions concerning this seminar please contact Moody Aviation front office at (509) 535-4051 or by email moody.aviation@moody.edu.
Note: Lunch will not be provided on-site.
Special thanks to Moody Aviation for their continuous support of aviation safety in the Inland Northwest!
0700 to 0730 Check In
0730 to 0820 Session I
Greg Heller, Moody Aviation
Sheet Metal Damage and Repair
This session will cover sheet metal damage and repair.
0820 to 0830 Break
0830 to 0920 Session II
Vern Rodgers, Parker Hannifin/Parker Aerospace-Cleveland
Care and Maintenance of Cleveland Wheels and Brakes
This session will cover on-and-off maintenance checks for our wheels and brakes, including external floating brake caliper assembly and the individual components, wheel assembly and the individual components, minimum lining and disc thickness, surface repairs for corrosion and recommended Mil-Spec repair for Aluminum and Magnesium Cleveland wheels and brakes, recommended Mil-Spec for primers and paints for Cleveland Wheels and brakes, recommended lubricants for wheel bearings, when and when not to use anti-seize on the tie bolts along torque values, and the reasons why you should always condition organic and metallic linings with the disc.
0920 to 0930 Break
0930 to 1020 Session III
Heather Aldred, Western Aircraft
Inspection and Maintenance of Piper Aircraft
This session will present information on the new Piper PA46-600 and the findings that have been released/worked through since its release. It will also touch briefly on the new SLS series which has an emergency Autoland feature.
1020 to 1030 Break
1030 to 1120 Session IV
Mark Naron, Robb Precision Tool
Care and Calibration of Measuring Devices
This session will cover the proper use, care and calibration cycles for torque products. This will include Pneumatic Torque drivers, click, dial and driver style of torque wrenches, as well as torque testers, cable tensiometers, pressure gauges and crimpers.
1120 to 1210 Lunch Break
1210 to 1300 Session V
John Sjaardema, Excel Air Services
Communication Accountability through “School of Hard Knocks”
In this session I emphasize the importance of good communication both among the staff working on the aircraft and with the customer and building a "trust' relationship. I will share stories and examples to substantiate that.
1300 to 1310 Break
1310 to 1400 Session VI
Steve Koepl, Spokane Community College
Human Factors
This session will cover several theoretical models for the study of the interaction of humans with systems and offer guidance for training.
1400 to 1410 Break
1410 to 1500 Session VII
John Sjaardema, Excel Air Services
Maintaining the Grumman American Aircraft
This session will focus specifically on the AA5, AG5B, and AA1 series Grumman aircraft and the very specific issues that arise on this unique aircraft. I will highlight on the expensive "Didn't know that about that airplane" issues.
1500 to 1510 Break
1510 to 1540 Session VII Continued
1540 to 1600 Session VIII
Phil Griffis, FAA-Spokane FSDO
This session reserved for FAA Updates
