I’ve been a mechanic for over a year now. I guess I have to get used to the aviation theme in Christmas presents for the rest of my life. Merry Christmas everyone.3yr ⋅ BrockvsTV ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
So this discrepancy got signed off yesterday. Bunch of clowns.3yr ⋅ Airistaughtil ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Absolute life saver of a fan when working under the South Florida heat. Cordless and corded2yr ⋅ E92William ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
General aviation maintenence PSA/ Cry for help: if your customer asks you to install a intercom/ add backseat jacks and you have literally never touched a wire before and or have the IQ of a newborn chimp, please say no! im sick of unfucking your work1yr ⋅ crosswindsandchill ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Coworker took this picture while I was doing a fan blade removal task. GE CF34-3 engine on a CRJ 2004yr ⋅ bearAcat3 ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
When your more experienced bud left and you have to text photos asking if this is the line u disconnect2yr ⋅ whatsthemanualsay ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Just remember you could be in the hell hole today... Happy Monday from the bottom of a CRJ-200!3yr ⋅ bingwrite ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
“Yeah, nah.... Just put ‘em back in, they could be worse...”11mo ⋅ PresCalvinCoolidge ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Gonna give this screwdriver a try see if it’s worth the hype1yr ⋅ Greedy-Intern8720 ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
It's still cold and crispy in the north! Let the camera do it's thing for a few hours after wrapping up an inspection.2yr ⋅ thesinji ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
When some one makes a stupid meme but does no research. how the hell is the engine cowling a turbine?3yr ⋅ jdmlifex2 ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
They got us a hanger for our engine change in HNL. Thanks UAL!3yr ⋅ wingtipfence ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Builders of old war planes used to sometimes affix a penny to the engine to mark the plane’s year of manufacture. This image is from the Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum in CA.3yr ⋅ js73853 ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
When youre practicing safety wiring and they tell you just be careful3yr ⋅ OoohjeezRick ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
I have no words. This was in for just an oil change. Some people cant be left alone lol11mo ⋅ One_Advertising_7965 ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
[New Mechanic] Any idea how to clean dry sealant off hands and clothes?!1yr ⋅ GoodGuyAli_Actual ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
The pilot complained about a sudden reduction of power and a bad noise.11mo ⋅ filipv ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
loading a HumR and the lift blows a hydraulic line while the family watches from the gallery.1yr ⋅ 94boyfat ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
I’m building a house where a portion of the structure is the right wing of a 747 400. Does anyone have a plan showing the internal structure? Or can you point me in the right direction on how to obtain one (aside from Boing who were unwilling to assist). Thank you.2yr ⋅ BUC1969 ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
I feel very fortunate to work on such a beautiful machine. 1918 Curtiss Jenny OXX-62yr ⋅ Wrench_Spinner ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Ahh , Moog valve replacement, deff a hate hate relationship1yr ⋅ unmotivatedpymp ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Saw this lockwire on a plane today, is it safe? Found no example of safeting clamps on AC 43.13B to back it up. I don't safety like this, just curious if that's safe.1yr ⋅ araujo-fabio ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Just found an interesting and easy way to remove crappy vinyl decal residue...blue painters tape pressed down with a plastic scraper, lifts the stuff right off without pulling paint too...YMMV!3yr ⋅ flyboy015 ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Woops! The shot in these dead blows are smaller than the vent holes. One engine FOD’d and more to tear down. These are OEM. Chaos is cash folks. Check your tools!1yr ⋅ Carrizojim ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
UPS pay scale after the contract extension was approved. Starts next year.1yr ⋅ Ok-Needleworker-419 ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
That’s what happens when you land without your landing gear4yr ⋅ JohnathanAMT ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
“Owner is reporting intermittent electrical problems”3yr ⋅ boingboingdollcars ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Royal Canadian airforce regularly flies in with tires like this. I mean I guess it still holds air..3yr ⋅ Phelixandco ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
What is this wire-basket thingy hanging on the vertical stabilizer of some aircraft (a 787 during its testflight in this case) ?6mo ⋅ Jojo_Toto ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
I see your empty interior and raise you an emptier interior.3yr ⋅ velveteyeball ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
if anyone is interested, this is what the gas tank reservoirs look like on the CL-415. There's 16 of them (8 per wing) in a plane2yr ⋅ gram2724 ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Our chief inspector of the cat scan department is not impressed.4yr ⋅ vne2000 ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
This is what happens when untrained ground handlers turn waaaay too hard10mo ⋅ One_Advertising_7965 ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Put a square peg in a round hole. What's the toughest safety you've had to do?1yr ⋅ AnotherDamnNoobie ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Pratt and Whitney PW2000 engine used on a Boeing 757 aircraft. San Francisco Airport 2022. [OC] 4602 X 35662yr ⋅ 17crossfeed ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Raytheon let’s us play with their toys. F-35 targeting and radar tech mounted on the rear of one of our Saab’s, they used our planes often to trial a lot of their stuff.1yr ⋅ PoppusDonkus ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Incorrectly torqued window on PC24.....sorry I had too lol2yr ⋅ whatsthemanualsay ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engine used on a Boeing 777 aircraft. San Francisco International Airport 2023. [OC] 7283 X 45751yr ⋅ 17crossfeed ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Alright boys. Let’s put this fear of heights thing to rest.1yr ⋅ fordandfriends ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Don't be the guy the installes stripped screws and then paints over them...2yr ⋅ Possible-Reindeer-95 ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
For those real stubborn bolts (disclaimer: outlawed in the state of california)3yr ⋅ dotorgmusic ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
New guy tried to run in the stabilator lockpins without taking out the stop screw🤦♂️8mo ⋅ nick9129 ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Tell me your work on avionics without telling me you on avionics3yr ⋅ appreciatedeeznuts ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance
Is there an affordable way to crimp/attach 8Awg Deutsch connectivity pins without the official crimping tool? (Ours cannot do bigger than 12Awg) It needs to be strong and reliable. Soldering maybe? Only have 4 pins to do. 3d ⋅ SalutBonhomme ⋅ r/aviationmaintenance