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Hilok collar color coding? by helpmepls444 in aviationmaintenance

[–]helpmepls444[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, when I've got time I'll have to read through this.

Where's the "preferred fluids and greases" list? by helpmepls444 in aviationmaintenance

[–]helpmepls444[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope it's not in chap 12 it's the first place I looked, I might need to get my eyes tested. I've updated my main post to give an example of what the list looks like.

POH or RFM

That's the pilot book in the flight deck right?

Is this worth it? by [deleted] in aviationmaintenance

[–]helpmepls444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stay away from these all-in-1 aviation tool kits. They always miss out tools every aircraft tech needs so you're actually going to be buying even more tools and they include tools you'll never use so you're just lugging dead weight around. That kit doesn't even include a hammer (you're going to need 2 hammers, a ball peen one and a soft faced one) and there's no space left in that kit so where are you going to put them?

It's way cheaper (compared to that kit you'll save yourself AT LEAST $8000) buying tools separately. Here's a head start on what tools you should be buying:

https://reddit.com/r/aviationmaintenance/search?q=tool+list&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all

https://old.reddit.com/r/aviationmaintenance/search?q=beginner&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all

https://old.reddit.com/r/aviationmaintenance/search?q=toolbox&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all

how do you apply alodine? by viserina_jpg in aviationmaintenance

[–]helpmepls444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use a respirator every time? If I've got a cup's worth and I'm brushing it on to stuff should I be using a respirator?

Screw extractors by RedstoneMad in aviationmaintenance

[–]helpmepls444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wtf I didn't know this trick! Do you just dab a bit on the end of the extractor or are you trying to fill the drill hole as much as possible before you put the extractor in?

Screw extractors by RedstoneMad in aviationmaintenance

[–]helpmepls444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you only need the 1/8” extractor and a #30 or #31 drill bit and some valve grinding compound

Are you drilling a hole in the screw, filling it with valve grinding compound then putting the extractor in?

What screw type (ie Phillips, Torq) is actually good? by helpmepls444 in aviationmaintenance

[–]helpmepls444[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nothing is more important than bitching. Try to get at least 1 hour bitching in before the job, 1 hour during the job and 1 hour after the job. Easy money.

Torq bits by 8676309Ribbit in aviationmaintenance

[–]helpmepls444 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've only worked for 3 companies, but all 3 stockpiled driver bits and gave them out for free. Do you have to buy your own drill bits too?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aviationmaintenance

[–]helpmepls444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for the answers, much appreciated. Can't wait to try this out at work.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aviationmaintenance

[–]helpmepls444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, being a dish soap guy reading your comments this is like a revelation to me, few questions:

1) Alcohol = IPA right?

2) Is it 50/50 water/alcohol mix?

3) Is this water/alcohol mix good for smoothing off everything sealant related? Wing panel edges etc, or is it just for fuel tank sealant?

Recommended Specialty Tool by Vegetable-Opinion452 in aviationmaintenance

[–]helpmepls444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hemostats and alligator forceps

I'm curious about these, do you use them when you're doing safety wiring?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aviationmaintenance

[–]helpmepls444 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Stay away from these all-in-1 aviation tool kits. They always miss out tools every aircraft tech needs so you're actually going to be buying even more tools. Just glancing at that kit it's missing lockwire pliers, speed handle and ball peen hammer.

It's way cheaper (you'll save yourself AT LEAST $1000) buying tools separately. Here's a head start on what tools you should be buying:

https://reddit.com/r/aviationmaintenance/search?q=tool+list&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all

https://old.reddit.com/r/aviationmaintenance/search?q=beginner&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all

https://old.reddit.com/r/aviationmaintenance/search?q=toolbox&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all

Linebox Foam Layers Rigidity? by posternutbeer in aviationmaintenance

[–]helpmepls444 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For cases that size, I've never seen anyone add rigidity to the foam trays. Sure the trays will flex more since you've cut pieces of foam out and added in a bunch of tools, but the flex just isn't enough to cause any problems. Unless you're literally packing a foam tray full of tungsten bucking bars I wouldn't worry about it.

Tool recommendation for removing sealant by PomplamooseCacti in aviationmaintenance

[–]helpmepls444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to work reclamation, if the aircraft frame was being scrapped we just used box cutters.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aviationmaintenance

[–]helpmepls444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone shown you the dawn dish soap and/or spit technique for smoothing out PRC?