The Latest Air Filters for Post-COVID Flights It’s no secret that COVID-19 changed the way we travel, forever. Airplane powerhouses are more aware than ever of the need for more advanced cabin air filtration, seeing as hundreds of people are breathing the same, recycled oxygen for hours on end. With serious concerns about the coronavirus spreading throughout cabin air, the European Aviation Safety Association (EASA) recently published a safety guidance bulletin. Here are three suggestions every mechanic needs to know: #1: Industrial-Grade HEPA Filters High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters can be installed in aircrafts, but recirculation fans should “never be stopped”. These circulate cabin air in...

By :Juan Ramos Oct 29,2021 0 comments

3 Pro Tips for Pro Plumbers Pipe wrench? Check. Basin wrench? Check. Hacksaw? Check. You might think you have everything you need in your plumber’s toolbox, but if you lack these three items, your reputation could go down the drain. #1: Plumber’s Torch Your iPhone’s light isn’t enough. To effectively illuminate precise areas when sealing and soldering copper pipes for example, you need a professional plumber’s torch – a small, handheld source of light that no plumber should be without. #2: Goggles Disaster happens when we least expect it – like hot water leaks in our eyes just when we’re up close and personal. Avoid...

By :Juan Ramos Oct 22,2021 0 comments

What Aircraft Maintenance Crews Need to Know While aviation crew vests have long been crucial in the aviation industry, safety regulations are always changing. Here are five safety vest regulation mandates you need to know if you’re an aircraft mechanic. 1: They Need to Be Reflective Reflective safety vests must be worn at all times on airport ground. Anyone found without one will be fined or asked to leave. Is it worth the risk? 2: They Must be Worn by Everyone, at All Times From baggage loaders to tug drivers to mechanics, anyone who works at a major airport must be wearing their reflective...

By :Juan Ramos Oct 15,2021 0 comments