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COVER STORY 30 I Aviation-Specific NDT Training
Myths and confusion swirl around about who can perform NDT inspections, what training is necessary and exactly what the rules are for these inspections on aircraft. Tim Kinsella, Dassault Falcon NDT program manager, shares his expertise on the immediate need for more aviation-specific NDT training.
22 I Interior Refurbs How are MROs catering to the aging aircraft interiors market? Dale Smith looks at everything from a DC-8 refurb to a CRJ with a brand new, Challenger 850-style executive interior and also discovered new products like granite flooring – yes in an aircraft!
38 I PMA Today Have PMA parts finally found their place in the mainstream of aviation maintenance? Our writer, Charlotte Adams, looks at this unique market niche and how it is saving airlines money, improving supply chain and speeding up turn times.
46 I Turboprop Maintenance. What unique challenges does a turboprop engine present? We take a look at jets with propellers and the unique challenges of maintaining them.
DEPARTMENTS
04 | Editor’s Notebook 06 | Intelligence: News 07 | Intelligence: About People 20 | Intelligence: Mx Reg Log 52 | Jason Dickstein Column 54 | PAMA President Dale Forton Column 56 | Tool Crib 58 | Classified
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