Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

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1. 01Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
2. 02Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
3. 03Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
4. 04Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
5. 05Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
6. 06Inspect airframes for wear or other defects.
7. 07Check for corrosion, distortion, and invisible cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail, using x-ray and magnetic inspection equipment.
8. 08Measure parts for wear, using precision instruments.
9. 09Remove or install aircraft engines, using hoists or forklift trucks.
10. 10Service and maintain aircraft and related apparatus by performing activities such as flushing crankcases, cleaning screens, and or moving parts.
11. 11Test operation of engines and other systems, using test equipment, such as ignition analyzers, compression checkers, distributor timers, or ammeters.
12. 12Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.

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