Title:
Aircraft Control Cable Failure
Topic:
Pay Attention to Your Control Cables
Speaker(s):
Marty King, 2024 National Maintenance Technician of the Year for General Aviation
Brief Description:
This presentation will focus on aircraft control cables and how they work. Special emphasis will be given to the inspection, adjustment, lubrication and replacement of control cables.
Marty King started as an aviation apprentice in 1968 at the age of twelve. While in high school, he was the only sophomore ever allowed into a senior auto mechanics program in the history of Elkhart High School, where he overhauled an A-65 Continental engine. Marty soloed on his 16th birthday with over 100 hours of dual instruction, including aerobatic training.
Marty has received numerous awards for his work in aviation maintenance, including the prestigious Charles Taylor Master Mechanics Certificate in 2023 and being named the 2024 National General Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year.
This is a one-hour seminar.
Select Number:
GL03138417
Location of Seminar:
Griffith - Merrillville Airport
1705 E Main Street
Terminal Building
Griffith, IN 46319
Directions to Venue:
Those flying in may park south of the terminal building; linemen will assist with parking aircraft. Those driving in should park in the west lot opposite the terminal building.
The events will be held in the south classroom on the second floor of the terminal building
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Seating:
45
seats at the facility,
40
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam Greater Chicago GL03
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
The FAASTeam wants to thank Griffith Aviation and Carol Stephens, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor, for hosting Griffith Aviation Day. A light lunch will be available starting at 12:15 p.m., courtesy of G&N Aircraft, Inc.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
13, 21
National Project:
Any Safety Event held based upon data/risk
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