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The dictionary of Occupational Titles, Volume II, Fourth Edition, Revised 1991, Published by the U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration, Page 566; describes the occupations as follows: Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic.

 

Services, repairs and overhauls aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure airworthiness. Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet-metal brakes, welding equipment, rivet guns and drills.

 

Reads and interprets manufacturer’s and airlines 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 engines to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burned valves, inspects turbine blades to detect cracks or breaks.

 

Test engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, and ammeter, to locate source of malfunction. Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, and magnetos, using hand tools, 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 be required to be licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration. May 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 Powerplant Mechanic, Line Service (air trans.).

 

                                       *This information was taked of the Operations Manual of Puerto Rico Aviation Maintenance Institute 2010