State of AMTSociety Address
Finish all the steps before calling the task complete.
Does this sound basic? Yes, it is … But, there continue to be maintenance-induced aircraft accidents where the mechanic did not follow the order of the steps, did not finish a step, or did not complete all the steps of the task as instructed.
Instructions for continued airworthiness contain sequential steps for completing a task. It goes without saying (but we'll say it anyway!) that the sequence of steps developed by the manufacturer is very important! The job will be performed correctly and safely when each individual step is started and completed; one step at a time, in sequential order.
It is not a bingo game out there, it really is a matter of safety, and safety cannot be compromised.
Stay safe – Tom Hendershot
Charles E. Taylor
As most of you are aware by now, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum has undertaken a major project to honor Charles E. Taylor, the man who made it possible for the Wright Glider to become the Wright Flyer. In doing so, it is expanding the Wall of Honor that is established in the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Kenneth J. MacTiernan, director of AMTA, as well as board member for AMTSociety, has spent many hours requesting contributions from all of the aviation industry to assure that the name of Charles E. Taylor will be written in 1-inch lettering on this wall. Attached is the list of donors.
As of press time, the domnations went over the $10,000 needed to have 1-inch letters which are the largest size. This will not only place his name on the Wall of Honor at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in recognition of Charles E. Taylor’s achievements, it will also bring attention to the thousands of skilled craftsmen that have followed in his footsteps.
Wall of Honor donors
Thank you to everyone who has made a donation or helped spread the word about the Wall of Honor effort. Here is the list of donors:
Ken Abeldt
Kyle Acuna
Aeronautical Repair Station Association
Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association
Aircraft Technical Publishers
American Airlines M&E
AMT Magazine
AMTSociety
Anonymous Donor
Baker’s School of Aeronautics
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Banks
Gregory Bowles
Mike & Karen Brennan
Gary Brossett
Ms. Jane Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Browning
Mrs. Gloria Cosby
Crimson Technical College
Andy Curtis
Russ Dittmer
Kerry Dodge
D.O.M. Magazine
Mr. & Mrs. Brett Doran
Frank Dudek III
Ms. Jessica Espinoza
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Fotoulis
Ms. Rhonda Fuston
Ms. Carol Giles
Honorable John Goglia
Ms. Sandra Gordon
Peter Guy, Mark Loetscher, and Michael Morelock
Dale Hasenkamp
Joe Hawkins
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Hayes
Tom Hendershot
Mrs. Virginia Hess
Ms. Lauren Hurlburt, Michael Molzhan, Jermay Spenser, and Eugene Wells
Jack Jones
Kurt Kadel
Joseph Kilfeather
Aaron Klippel
Frank Krznaric
Andy Littel
Roger Martin
Byron Masters
Patrick McDevitt
Mr. & Mrs. Rich McNeely
Jim Milardo
Pete Miller
Ms. Lauren Morris
David Ostang
Dennis Pelletier
Lane Perry II
Russell Peterson
Marlin Priest
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Randall
Jimmy Ray and Questle Davis
John Ruiz
Ms. Tigist Ryals
George Sayner/Cindy Tagliapietra
Snap-on Tools
Todd Stranczek
Murray Thole
Arthur Tobey
TWU Local 561
TWU Local 562
Chris Violanti
Tom Hendershot
Tom’s name is also going to be engraved on the Wall of Honor at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center for his contributions to the preservation of the aviation and space exploration history and as a testament to his commitment to and passion for flight.
