February | March 2014
February | March 2014
The Source for Helicopter Maintenance Professionals
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Pumps Cool City Avionics
Bell UH-1H Technology in the Workplace
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On The Cover: Barrett J. (Bart) Briggs, vice president and general manager for Fleet Support Services, Inc., demonstrates testing of a fuel pump at the company’s FAA Repair Station in Monroe, WI. Photo by Mike Lotzer.
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Editor R. Fred Polak | 623.696.5088
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Managing Editor | Dionne Shearer Contributing Writer | Terry Peed
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Michael Broderick, vice president of Business Development, Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services Inc. (H.E.R.O.S. Inc.)
Randy Davis-Yates, director of maintenance, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Offi ce Aviation Division
Edward Jerin, aviation maintenance manager, Era Med LLC Boston Med Flight critical care transport service contract
Dana Kerrick, vice president, International Aviation Composites
Terry Peed, chief inspector, Helicopter Specialties, Inc.
Del Richardson, director of maintenance, Fairfax County Police Department, helicopter division.
Jon Robbins, supervisor, helicopter maintenance program, CAL FIRE (California Fire Aviation Management Unit)
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FEATURES Airframe
New Life for an Old Warrior Avionics
Helicopter Avionics That Are Cool
Engines Proper Care and Maintenance of Fuel Pumps
Helicopter News Bell Helicopter’s Short Light Single (SLS)
Technology in the Workplace 32 Dr. Frankenstein: When Did His Creation Become a Monster?
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COVER STORY DEPARTMENTS Vertical Viewpoint
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News 34 Events 44 Ad Index
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