DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY 2012 VOL 30 ISSUE 6 DEPARTMENTS
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COVER STORY Giants
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The Giants of MRO have survived the economic turmoil of the last couple of years. How did they do it? What challenged them most? What are their thoughts about the future? Find out in this in depth article by James Careless.
46 24 Profiles
FADEC
Full Authority Digital Engine Control, also known as FADEC, made a big splash a few years back. Is it living up to the initial hype of reliability and ease of use? We get an update on this enhancement from Dale Smith.
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Avionics Maintenance Heats Up
The flood of highly complex, digital electronics has made avionics maintenance a new challenge. A simple connector that is not making contact can ground a plane for hours and may require large amounts of troubleshooting resources. Former Avionics Magazine Editor Charlotte Adams takes a look at how some are dealing with the new world of avionics maintenance where more electronic components are a part of more systems.
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