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2013 Maintenance Seminars

We were pleased to once again offer maintenance refresher training course at the 30th Annual Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show.

National industry and government experts traveled to Puyallup to participate in the Maintenance Seminars at the Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show.

Registered IA's attending the maintenance classes earned credits toward renewal of their certificate. To obtain credit, the IA's must have their registration card stamped at the close of each hour attended.

Saturday's seminars allowed for the 8 hour refresher requirements.Courses were available both SAT & SUN. Sunday did not allow time for one day completion.

If you required certification for the IA seminar, the 2013 fee was $35.00. PRE-REGISTRATION was required. Priority in rooms were given to registered attendees. Fee included lunch SATURDAY only and admission both days as well as approved FAA certificate of classes attended.

SATURDAY: Onsite check-in began at 7:00 AM , classes began at 8:00 AM. Registered attendees received catered lunch Saturday during break 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm.

IA renewal registration: Cost was $35.00- includes admission to the NW Aviation Conference & Trade Show, lunch SAT and certificate.*

*Seminars were FREE to information-only attendees. Pilots, mechanics and aircraft owners benefit greatly from attending the presentations. However, occupancywas limited. Priority was given to Pre-registered attendees.

CALL NOW: 866-922-7469/ locally 360-427-5599 or email Rachel with any questions!

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2013 Maintenance Schedule| Saturday

Time:	Title & Description:	Room & Speaker:
7:00 am	Registration Open
8:00 am	Lead Acid Aircraft Battery Airworthiness Aircraft Battery History, Commissioning, Servicing & Charging Procedures & Equipment including Capacity Checking, Conditioning, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Scheduled Inspections, Storage, FAA Approvals, and New Technology.	Bob Burkel \| Concorde Battery Corporation Founders Room
9:00 am	SATURDAY \| Opening time for exhibits at 2013 NW Aviation Conference & Trade Show
	Introduction to Composites for Aircraft Inspectors What are composites?; History of composites; How to identify composite materials on the aircraft; How can composite structure be damaged? What Type of Resins Are Used in the Aircraft? What Type of Fiber Reinforcement is Used in the Aircraft? Forms of Fiber That Are Used in Composite Structure. Fibers and Fabrics that are Used; Fabric Terms; Core Used in Composite Materials; Materials That Are Used In; Composite Structure and Basic Manufacturing	Patrick Murphy Everett Community Collage Founders Room
10:15 am	Fractures, Failures and Troubleshooting. Aircraft Charging and Starting SystemsThis presentation begins with an overview of the interrelationships of the electrical, charging and starting systems. Troubleshooting techniques and examples of common failures due to both operating/ installation issues as well as manufacturing failures are discussed.	Damon Berry Plane Power Alternators and Sky-Tec Starters Founders Room
11:15 am	Vortex Generator Installation and Operation This presentation will cover Installation of Micro AeroDynamics Vortex Generator Kits and how they work for the over 500 aircraft models for which Micro Aero has FAA STC approvals. It will include details of the VG installation, paperwork and regulations and the myths and misconceptions of VG technology.	Charles White Micro AeroDynamics Inc. Founders Room
12:15 pm	Catered Lunch for REGISTERED IA Attendees
1:30 pm	Magneto Maintenance and Troubleshooting This hour will focus on basic magneto maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting steps and criteria published by the manufacturers. Information covered will include: Magneto internal timing and its impact on operation. Magneto to engine timing and its importance. 500 hour inspections and common failure items. Troubleshooting magneto failures.	Kevin Alexander University of Alaska Fairbanks, Community and Technical College Founders Room
2:30 pm	Spark Plug Design and Maintenance This hour will begin with an introduction to spark plug design and maintenance including: Part Number Designation, Design Characteristics, Internal Construction, Material Selection, Engine and Application Eligibility, Cleaning and Inspection Intervals, Proper Tool Usage, Massive Electrode and Fine Wire Inspection, Recommended Cleaning Procedures – Massive Electrode Plugs & Fine Wire Plugs, Gapping Procedures, Proper Plug Rotation, Resistor Inspection and Testing	Vince Bechtel Tempest Plus Founders Room
3:30 pm	Corrosion Prevention – The Right Way to Go Technical presentation, covering Effective Corrosion Control using thin-film water displacement compounds. This seminar session qualifies for IA renewal certification for mechanics. Click here to visit full list.	Mark Pearson Lear Chemical Research Corp. Founders Room
4:30 pm	Wheel-End Life Cycle Service Deficiencies on Aircraft & Solution This course is designed to develop a more proficient understanding of wheel end assembly (bearings, tires, wheels and brakes, spindle, axle nut). The focus of this course will examine the importance of recognizing premature wear and correcting the inherent problems	Leslie Weinstein & Eric Blair True-Lock LLC Founders Room

2013 Maintenance Schedule| Sunday, February 24

NO LUNCH PROVIDED SUNDAY.

Time:	Title & Description:	Room & Speaker:
10:00 am	SUNDAY \| Opening time for NW Aviation Conference & Trade Show
10:15 am	Repair of Composites for Aircraft Inspectors Included: damage inspection; composite repair data; types of repairs that can be used on aircraft. Other Issues when making a composite repair: Do you have the knowledge and skill to make this type of repair? Do you have the vacuum equipment necessary for this type of repair? Do you have the technical data necessary for this type of repair? Do you have an environment for making this type of repair?Can you test the repair to make sure it is airworthy before the aircraft is released back to service?	Patrick Murphy Everett Community College Founders Room
11:30 am	Alternators, Regulators, and Starters. What's old, what's new, what's wrong This presentation will take an alternator down to component parts, discuss the electrical functions of each and describe improvements found in modern alternators and voltage regulators. Troubleshooting techniques and examples of common failures of the entire starting and charging system take up the last half of the discussion.	Damon Berry \| Plane Power Alternators and Sky-Tec Starters
2:30 pm	Pneumatic De-Icers Installation, maintenance, and repair of pneumatic de-icers	Dave Schermer - Distribution Sales Manager - Sensors & Integrated Systems UTC AEROSPACE SYSTEMS seminar awaiting FAA approval
4:00 pm	Trade Show Closes - See you next year!

Thank you to the many exhibiting companies who have volunteered their time and expertise to leading these seminars!

Please take the time to thank them for their contribution!