This has been an interesting week for a number of reasons, understanding first hand what real heat is Bahrain has been in to the mid 40s all week with a couple of days above that, trying to work in that heat and the humidity that can go with it. I have survived, but as I have been putting a presentation together on Human Factors and what they mean to a company that is joining my industry!
Archive for the ‘Aircraft Maintenance Issues’ Category
Human Factors
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010Is There Something Broken in the FAA?
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010This article has been written as an outsider looking in, it is a personal opinion. What prompted a trawl through the internet at an area that I am not working in? It was yet another Twitter posting of a 6 figure fine being imposed on an airline in the States for a maintenance violation. It appears to be an increasing trend. I decided to look into it, as I am someone that travels extensively, I have an interest in aircraft or airlines that I might have to fly with!
Challenges for a CAMO
Monday, May 3rd, 2010I have been out this week seeing our software developers and looking at the developments in our website; we started talking about technology and how to use it to support Part M organisations. They started to show their concepts around mytechlog an app for an i-phone to transmit utilisation data to the CAMO, replacing the trusty fax machine. Follow their progress at www.mytechlog.net. I am a firm believer that the technology available today, in mobile devices should be able to assist organisations in overcoming issues such as unavailable aircraft utilisation data. It does not need to be a full-blown electronic tech-log, just the ability to bring the fax machine into the 21st century.
Airworthiness Decisions – Who Benefits?
Monday, December 7th, 2009Following our decision to apply for an EASA Part M Sub-part G approval, we will be creating a diary of our progress towards approval; targeting towards the end of Q1 2010. Additionally, this week, we are starting a series of articles highlighting, in a little more detail the benefits signing-up with an independent. This initial article is applicable to both private and commercial operators.
The options, with regard to Sub-part G, open to an owner/operator are fairly straightforward or so it would seem; it is a service provider aligned to the OEM or aligned to an MRO. However, there is a third way, an organisation not aligned with either the OEM or an approved MRO.
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Certification – An Introduction for the Operator
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009When we launched the blog, we invited suggestions from, you the readership on future topics, we also sought to invite guest contributors with expertise outside the scope of Mackenzie Morgan’s knowledge. The article below on modification certification has been produced for us by Rowan Geddes of SpanAerospace Ltd, there is a biography, and contact details for Rowan at the end of the article.
The world of certification can be, well bewildering to say the least! In this article we will look briefly at certification from the end users point of view. We will avoid the nitty-gritty and have a quick overview of the process involved in adding equipment to the aircraft.
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