Every 4,000 hours of flight time we perform a detailed corrosion inspection on our aircraft. This inspection was performed on a SurfAir Pilatus PC-12 manufactured in Switzerland.
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@XxbrandonxX2345 жыл бұрын
There needs to be more A&p guys like you . Someone who's happy to be there giving 100% in everything . Seems you really enjoy aviation.
@wi13y882 жыл бұрын
As someone who works in the industry, I just want to say thank you for going by the book. I've seen so many mechanics that cut corners. I know many of them that would have blended the corrosion on the actuator, hit with some anti corrosion, and never thought anything else about it all to save a dollar. Could that actuator work fine and the corrosion wasn't that bad? Correct, but it wouldn't have been by the book. As you stated, the manual says that if there's any corrosion...and you handled it beautifully. Thank you for your attitude and leadership.
@JamesSullivans2 жыл бұрын
Lead by example! Thank you for the kind words.
@garretr44887 жыл бұрын
these vids are very interesting to watch and it's really great that your company allows you to do this! keep up the great work!
@BLAMBERRY7 жыл бұрын
Garret R they are certified by the FAA, before they had jobs at Surf, they had to satisfy an FAA examiner...the company doesn't "let them" the company NEEDS them to do this work.
@simafaumui6275 жыл бұрын
I’m a kid at school trying to get my A&P and love watching both your videos. it’s nice how you to make a great team. I watch your videos and I learn a lot from them 👍🏼👌🏽
@simonpeter71177 жыл бұрын
" team work makes the dream work "
@randyharms23075 жыл бұрын
Thats what she said
@JlerchTampa7 жыл бұрын
Outstanding work and I love the details, no fact is too obscure!
@Keythers7 жыл бұрын
You have a one of a kind channel. This will be a game changer. Remember we can never have to much information. If you could hold the camera on those bad areas just a little longer that would be great. Please keep the videos coming!!
@robertdmoore25925 жыл бұрын
It's great to watch great technicians I really, really miss using my A&P license I had a great time at it, watching you guy's brings back a lot of good memories!!
@brianacquafredda98234 жыл бұрын
I would have loved to have worked with you guys. I watched these videos before A&P school and now after being in the field for 2 years I still watch them. But now I actually understand what is going on.
@JamesSullivans4 жыл бұрын
That's just awesome Brian. Where are you working?
@brianacquafredda98234 жыл бұрын
James Sullivan I work at Teterboro airport in NJ
@12345fowler5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting guys. You seem to enjoy your work and your team. . Well done.
@maxmikkelsen1663 жыл бұрын
Crazy to see you guys do all that work for a tiny bit of white powder on a tiny part buried deep in the tail. Great job noticing the details and fixing it
@JamesSullivans3 жыл бұрын
Pretty funny when you put it that way...
@jsworld1864 жыл бұрын
I'll Love to work with these guys, I'll learn so much.
@alexgoldstein75535 жыл бұрын
Cool valve stem cap tool!
@gc77827 жыл бұрын
Man, great videos! The tool recommendation is also much appreciated. If possible it would be great to see more tool recommendations and reviews pertains to aircraft maintenance. Regards from Moscow!
@mikercflyer73837 жыл бұрын
You guys are a great team.
@gancalojorgemelo7 жыл бұрын
I work in the company that produces the structure of PC-12, Yes it may be tight do it because of its size but rather fun
@randyharms23075 жыл бұрын
Thats what she said lol
@MrSixstring2k5 жыл бұрын
Great job guys
@oscarfereira7 жыл бұрын
Nice video James!!
@ulyssepinon91777 жыл бұрын
nice video - fron france
@Kruffy7 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing guys... really cool ...Happy New Year
@nicolecaviris78134 жыл бұрын
809, it’s Agnus! Just missing seeing Peppe and Nate Sosa haha!
@trevorm29007 жыл бұрын
sick videos man!!! love it
@bobthebuilder101ism6 жыл бұрын
Nice safety harness ;)
@calpal99837 жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@Jaykay5867 жыл бұрын
Cool video! Thank you. I've subbed...
@ACOGJESUSSCOPES4 жыл бұрын
So what happened with this channel? Seems to have been quiet for a bit now. What a shame. It has excellent content.
@zachthomas52723 жыл бұрын
He became a pilot.
@doiron123 жыл бұрын
Most likely they got fired or in trouble for filming while they should be working. Not trying to be a jerk by that statement, but I've been an aircraft mechanic for 25 years and filming yourself while working wouldn't fly at just about any place.
@JamesSullivans3 жыл бұрын
No hard feelings! It was approved by our management so no issues there. I'm working as a pilot now and Vince is working for a different outfit out of Van Nuys. We're both doing well!
@ACOGJESUSSCOPES3 жыл бұрын
@@JamesSullivans I’m glad to hear that. Best of luck in your new endeavors! Maybe you can continue your channel on your new career path as a pilot.
@Bortnoone7 жыл бұрын
Hope this means you are back even though I've seen it before. Still interesting
@yahatinda7 жыл бұрын
I had a Kawasaki BUT he refused to carry me on his back anymore.
@JamesSullivans7 жыл бұрын
Lol what a poor sport
@aidanmarshall3337 жыл бұрын
Surprised you guys are allowed to film like this at work, thankful for it though! Question: Can you fly?
@bg35375 жыл бұрын
I really regret seeing that’s all that holds the horizontal on. Next time I’m in moderate or better turbulence I’ll be thinking of that.
@davecrupel28175 жыл бұрын
Rest assured, it is an EXTREMELY strong component. And, because it is considered a critical component, you bet your ass the A&Ps take great care of it.
@Big.Ron15 жыл бұрын
My only complaint is I couldt see the corrosion because it was moving around, basically unsteady and not long enough. It's like see here and here but you get .01 seconds to see it. So, I'll just take you're word for it. So surface corrosion is a down squawk? What is Pilatus going to do with it? NDE, paint and send it back? I'm surprised you can't do a dye pen and return to service. Be safe, have fun.
@harkaransidhu67767 жыл бұрын
hey you guys should also show paper work part of the job
@JamesSullivans7 жыл бұрын
That's the boring part and I worry a little bit about liability. You're right though, it's just as important as the actual work
@harkaransidhu67767 жыл бұрын
James Sullivan i know right. Anyways i love your videos. Going through my apprenticeship atm and i watch your dedication to the aviation industry, you inspire young people like us. Anything is possible.
@corywilliamsmith4 жыл бұрын
I'm about to start my a&p Program at Spartan here in Riverside. It'd be cool to possibly work with you guys I live in so cal
@trevorhannay83467 жыл бұрын
hi right now I'm studying to be a diesel mechanic, just curious what kind of training you've been through and where. you guys do some really interesting work and I'm jealous!
@sey1yes27 жыл бұрын
And now we know why the operating costs of planes are high!
@MrPopo-bd1ix6 жыл бұрын
7:30 is the paint on the replacement part a good thing or bad thing?
@JamesSullivans6 жыл бұрын
good thing helps protect against corrosion
@jaymiami5813 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@MinSziHo7 жыл бұрын
Is it really corrosion ? It looks like a typical small paint/lacquer loss without any infuence on mechanical properties or flight safety (mayby I'am wrong).
@JamesSullivans7 жыл бұрын
It was really corrosion. I should have done a better job filming it.
@MinSziHo7 жыл бұрын
James Sullivan Small "damage" and a lot of cash for new spare part...
@JamesSullivans7 жыл бұрын
Warranty for this one ;)
@MinSziHo7 жыл бұрын
James Sullivan What was the total flight time for the replacement ?
@JamesSullivans7 жыл бұрын
Just under four thousand hours. Like I mentioned in the video the actuator we installed has a newer corrosion preventative paint in that area. I also reached out to Pilatus to confirm the rest of our fleet has the new design. That actuator gets removed for overhaul every five thousand hours anyways so just a little early.
@KingSams0n7 жыл бұрын
Hey man, just stopping by to tell you to keep up the great work, found a new subscriber! You mentioned a bike in another vid, what are you riding? Must be great in California, the weather you got there seems a lot nicer than here in Germany ;)
@JamesSullivans7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm riding a 1986 Kawasaki 454 - it's a fixer upper but a lot of fun to ride
@KingSams0n7 жыл бұрын
That's cool, I ride a Kawasaki myself, a '78 KZ1000. Fixer uppers are cool, really great feeling when you finally turn the key for the first ride after assembly - have fun with it and ride safe!
@AriVovp4 жыл бұрын
Did one of your pc12 just has a crash due to engine failure ?
@iyizjewelsisley38215 жыл бұрын
need to talk to you i'm looking for a deal on four of these!
@ThaiPham-od3te3 жыл бұрын
you can fly after you get A&P?
@JamesSullivans3 жыл бұрын
Nah that's separate training!
@chemistryinstruments71564 жыл бұрын
Fail safe bolt, how cool
@snippysnap98106 жыл бұрын
How much do you make
@lsullivan02027 жыл бұрын
Just curious, do you know how much fuel it takes to do one of those little plane swaps? Starting the engine and running it for just a few minutes. Imagine it isn't a lot but I'm not a planeman
@JamesSullivans7 жыл бұрын
It takes about 2-5 gallons depending on the taxi clearance we receive
@lsullivan02027 жыл бұрын
Yowza, that is more than I would have expected. Thank god for an unlimited number of dead dinosaurs yeah? Or is jet fuel not from dinosaur blood?
@JamesSullivans7 жыл бұрын
Totally Dino blood.
@MrShobar7 жыл бұрын
Does your employer ever worry about any of these videos surfacing during possible litigation? I note that you never seem to show, or emphasize reference to a MM when performing a procedure, or conducting a functional test, much less having work inspected and the paperwork signed off.
@tylerfradkin43055 жыл бұрын
its a video for entertainment purposes. 12 hour days cut to a 10min video...
@zonavelhalpma7 жыл бұрын
suuuuub :)
@milesaasher69795 жыл бұрын
4:14 maintenance is missing it's T >.< hehe... =)
@Milkmans_Son5 жыл бұрын
Miles, stop sitting so close to the screen or you'll burn your eyes out. -Mom