Refresher training offered in 2015

With 400+ exhibitors we are fortunate to have access to the wide knowledge base of National industry and government experts. Each year our team designs a unique series of FAA approved seminars spanning both days of the event. Saturday's seminars will allow for the 8 hour refresher requirements.

 

2015 SESSIONS – preliminary schedule All Classes on Saturday held in Room C | Founders

Saturday, February 21 - Check in and ID verification begins at 7:00 am

8:00 AM | Lead Acid Battery Airworthiness
Bob Burkel, Concorde Battery
Presentation covers best practices of servicing and testing procedures to keep the battery healthy and airworthy. Topics addressed include challenges of diagnosing and methods of resolving discharged batteries, importance of scheduled capacity checks, avoiding abusive conditions, and instructions for continued airworthiness. Bob Burkel is Concorde Battery’s Technical OEM Manager, responsible for initiating and managing battery products and technical support to airframe manufacturers of all types.

9:00 AM | FAA Regulations and IA Renewal Issues
Bruce Kitelinger & Joe DiMarco, SEA FSDO Safety Inspectors
Discussion on the current FAA regulations and clarify many of the common misunderstandings regarding them as well as examine Inspector Renewal issues. Q/A opportunities. Mr Kitelinger and Mr DiMarco are Aviation Safety Inspectors with the Seattle Flight Standards District Office. Both have been at this FSDO for more than eleven years . Prior to that Kitelinger and DiMarco were active in the general aviation/corporate aviation for more than twenty-five years each.

10:15 AM | Cabin Heater Safety and Maintenance Dennis Sandmann, C&D Associates
Mr Sandmann will speak on the manufacture of combustion cabin heaters and illustrate importance of ADs that apply to those heaters. The seminar will cover an in depth explanation of the maintenance required for each AD, the process for testing a heater, common problems and provide troubleshooting solutions.

11:15 AM | Inspection and Maintenance of Aircraft Exhaust & Engine Mounts
Thomas Heid, Aerospace Welding & Manufacturing
Seminar covers Inspection and Maintenance of Aircraft Exhaust including detection & prevention of carbon monoxide exposure; FAA recommendations on muffler replacement; safety hazards of poorly maintained exhaust; baffle failure/TLP blockage; inspection and periodic removal of cowling as well as engine mount degradation - corrosion and mechanical stress; damage caused by chafing by other tubing, cables or moving metal parts; landing mishaps and repairs. Tom Heid is president of Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. (AWI).

12:15 Lunch

1:30 PM | Proper Break in Procedure on the Brake Linings and Brake Disc.
Ben McNamara, A.E.R.O. Inc.
Proper break in procedure on the brake linings and brake disc. It is very important that the mechanics break these pieces in so they get the proper life on them.   It doesn’t have to just be PMA brake linings and brake discs that have to have the break in procedure but the OEM has to have this done to.  He will discuss the different types of brake systems, adherent and abrasive, and their specific unique break in procedure.  Ben McNamara has been with APS for 3 years.  He graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) December 2004.   He obtained a BS degree in Aviation Maintenance Management.  He also has his A&P license which he got prior to SIUC in 2003.

2:30 PM | Spark Plug Design & Maintenance
Brian Cox, Tempest
This session covers the design, materials, and manufacturing of Tempest spark plugs and includes service tips and tools for cleaning, rotating, gapping, testing, and installing aviation spark plugs. Brian Cox is the Western Regional Sales Manager for Tempest Plus Marketing Group, which markets the Tempest brand of aviation products.

3:30 PM | Slick Mag Inspection and Ignition Harness Maintenance
Joe Logie, Champion Products
This sessions covers the Slick Mag 500 hour inspection including maintenance manual updates and most recent SB's as well as ignition harness maintenance. Joe Logie has been Champion Slick Technical Support Manager for the last 6 years; Unison Slick Product Support Engineer for 11 years; private pilot for 24 years and US Naval aviation for 25 years.

4:30 PM | Continental Fuel Injection; Important Maintenance
John Heitland / Ron Humphrey, Continental Motors
This session will cover the importance of fuel system maintenance and procedures for system calibration.This covers the requirements for properly maintaining the Continental Continuous Flow Injection System.  John Heitland joined Continental Motors in 2013 after serving over 16 years as an aviator in the United States Air Force and Army.    John is also a certified Aviation Accident Investigator and holds a Texas All lines Insurance Adjuster’s License specializing in Aviation losses.  Ron Humphrey began his career in aviation maintenance by obtaining his Airframe and Powerplant Certificate at Pensacola Junior College in 1989 where he graduated top of his class. Ron holds a Private Pilot License and an Inspection Authorization rating.

SUNDAY | FEB 22 All Classes on Sunday are held in Room C | Founders

10:15 PM | Ignition Systems Servicing and Maintenance
John Heitland / Ron Humphrey, Continental Motors
The hour provides information pertaining to the Continental Motors (formerly Bendix) line of ignition products.  Subjects covered will be product line, service intervals –both in service and overhaul, maintenance publications, product support.  This seminar is designed to be approximately one hour in length, with Q&A period during and after. 

10:15 AM | Cabin Heater Safety and Maintenance
Dennis Sandmann, C&D Associates
Mr Sandmann will speak on the manufacture of combustion cabin heaters and illustrate importance of ADs that apply to those heaters. The seminar will cover an in depth explanation of the maintenance required for each AD, the process for testing a heater, common problems and provide troubleshooting solutions.

 

Registered IA's attending the maintenance classes will earn credits toward certificate renewal. Attendees must pre-register for the event online, by phone or email. IA's must show picture ID at registration and are required to have registration card stamped at the close of each hour attended.

The $35.00 includes IA Renewal certificate, lunch (SAT only) and admission both days of the Conference.*

*Seminars are FREE to information-only attendees. Pilots, mechanics and aircraft owners benefit greatly from attending the presentations. However, occupancy is limited. Priority will be given to Pre-registered attendees.

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