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Sherwin-Williams Introduces High-flexibility Body Filler
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 12:56
Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings launches Fill Bond Flex Aerospace Filler (FBF100) as a new, convenient method for filling seams, rivets and small spot repair areas on aircraft prior to painting. The high-quality, two-component polyester filler kit is designed to block and permanently conceal surface imperfections on composite exterior aircraft surfaces. The lightweight filler provides performance, versatility and productivity by offering strong adhesion, resistance of shrinkage, sandability, flexibility, and stain resistance, making it ideal for creating smooth surfaces for topcoat applications.
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Drone Scents - Safety
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 11:30

Although the main theme of Drone Scents is sUAS maintenance, it is always underscored by safety. 

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Southeast Aerospace (SEA) Approved Vendor for Sikorsky

Fri, 04/29/2011 - 11:42
Southeast Aerospace (SEA) announces its acceptance as an Approved Vendor for Sikorsky Helicopters. Following an extensive, detailed and rigorous 3 day audit by Sikorsky Quality Assurance personnel, SEA’s quality system was found to meet Sikorsky’s stringent quality requirements. Sikorsky’s approval also establishes SEA as an approved vendor for all Untied Technologies subsidiaries. United...

Powerline Detection System Certified on Enstrom 480B

Fri, 04/29/2011 - 11:17
Safe Flight Instrument Corporation’s Powerline Detection System (PDS) has been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the Enstrom 480B model helicopter. The FAA has issued a Type Certificate for the Powerline Detection System. Safe Flight and Enstrom are currently working towards a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that will allow for a retrofit installation to existing in-...

Tiger Tugs Launches New Concept in Helicopter Transporters

Tue, 04/26/2011 - 11:15
Tiger Tugs announces the introduction of their new model 5.5 helicopter transporter. The new Tiger Tug makes moving helicopters safer and easier. With a unique wireless remote control system you can maneuver your helicopter in tight hangar spaces effortlessly while controlling it from any vantage point. No longer do you need to have an extra person to watch for hangar incursions. This is the...

The Right Stuff FOR AGING ELECTRONICS/ INTERMITTENCE/NO FAULT FOUND

Fri, 04/01/2011 - 12:00
Ken Anderson Contributing Author For those in the avionics repair and maintenance business, the acronyms NFF (no fault found) and CND (cannot duplicate) are, unfortunately, all-too-familiar terms. After several decades of frustration with this elusive phenomenon, it continues to consume an enormous amount of test and diagnostic effort and is the source of considerable cost and discomfort within...

Conklin & De Decker Supports Helicopter Operators with Latest 2011 Product Releases

Fri, 04/01/2011 - 12:00
Conklin & de Decker continues to support the helicopter industry with their latest 2011 product releases of LIFE CYCLE COST Volume I and the STATE TAX GUIDE for General Aviation. Each tool is invaluable for helicopter operators. LIFE CYCLE COST assists with budgeting and financial planning, while the STATE TAX GUIDE keeps operators informed throughout the year of the latest state taxes and...

Field Maintenance Kit for the Bell 206 Jet Ranger

Fri, 04/01/2011 - 12:00
DART Helicopter Services announces that its affiliated partner Red Barn Machine has developed a field maintenance kit for the Bell 206 Jet Ranger. The Bell Jet Ranger Field Maintenance Tool Kit comes in a flyaway case with easy layout guide and includes more than 30 tools to perform field maintenance on your Bell Jet Ranger. Tools come packaged in a sturdy Pelican case with foam liner that...

Tool and FOD Control

Fri, 04/01/2011 - 12:00
Tool and FOD control are important elements of a safe helicopter maintenance environment. A tool left in a helicopter or FOD laying on the flight line or hangar floor can cause damage to the aircraft or personnel. Many maintenance facilities have tool and FOD control programs in place, and SMS requirements will make operations focus even more on the issue. This month’s issue of HeliMx has two...

Videoscopes

Fri, 04/01/2011 - 12:00
Machida announces two additions to its videoscope product line. The Machida 2mm Videoscope (VSC-2-86) has the same superior optical quality as the 3mm Videoscope, but in a smaller outer diameter for even more remote inspections. The Machida 3mm Working Channel Videoscope (VSC-3-140-NPC) has all the standard features of the VSC-3-140-N, but also permits the passage of tools to the distal tip for...

Explosion Proof LED Light on Reel for Hazardous Location Areas

Fri, 04/01/2011 - 12:00
Larson Electronics’ magnalight.com offers a Class 1 Division 1 and Class 2 Division 1 explosion proof LED light alternative to incandescent and fluorescent trouble lights for hazardous locations areas. The durable EPL-FL1524-LED-50-HR ships with an explosion proof reel, so the entire lighting solution can be installed and used in the hazardous location area. Larson Electronics added a Class 1 and...

Interlocking Drip Pan

Fri, 04/01/2011 - 12:00
Minneapolis-based DripPansUSA offers interlocking drip pans in two sizes at www.DripPansUSA.com or by calling 800-461-0294. The interlocking design allows users to join multiple drip pans along their edges, protecting floors in an infinite arrangement of shapes and sizes. The sturdy, yet lightweight drip pans are easy to set up and clean up. The drip pans are made of black polyethylene and are...

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