Airframe And Power Plant Mechanic: A description for the airframe and power plant mechanic job
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Airframe And Power Plant Mechanic – Aircraft mechanic, airplane mechanic Services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure airworthiness: Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, for example wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using handtools, power tools, machines, and equipment for example shears, sheet metal brakes, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills. Reads and interprets manufacturers’ and airline’s maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Examines engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, for example sticking or burned valves. Inspects turbine blades to detect cracks or breaks. Tests engine operation, using testing equipment for example ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, and ammeter, to locate source of malfunction. Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components, for example carburetors, alternators, and magnetos, using handtools, gauges, and testing equipment. Removes engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck. Disassembles and inspects parts for wear, warping, or other defects. Repairs or replaces defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft. Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories. Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes. May also be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration. May also service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition and be designated Airframe-And-Power-Plant Mechanic, Line Service (air industry). May also service and repair aircraft and engines prior to, during, or after flight to ensure airworthiness, working on flight line of aircraft manufacturing facility, and be designated Aircraft-And-Engine Mechanic, Field-And-Hangar (aerospace industry), Flight-Line Mechanic (aerospace industry), Mechanic, Field-Service (aerospace industry). May also specialize in rework, repair, and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies at manufacturing facility and be designated Spares Rework Mechanic (aerospace industry). May also specialize in engine repair and be designated Aircraft-Engine Assembler (air industry), Aircraft-Engine-Cylinder Mechanic (air industry), Aircraft-Engine Dismantler (air industry), Aircraft-Engine Installer (air industry), Aircraft-Engine Mechanic (air industry), Aircraft-Engine Mechanic, Overhaul (air industry). May also be designated: Carburetor Mechanic (air industry), Helicopter Mechanic (air industry), Hydraulic Tester (air industry), Ignition Specialist (air industry), Overhaul And Repair Mechanic (aerospace industry), Supercharger Mechanic (air industry).
Job industry: aerospace industry air industry
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