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A pilot at my local FBO said our wiring diagrams are like a second language to him
He told me he uses them to troubleshoot in the air when something goes quiet, which made me see our work from a whole new angle. How often do you guys get feedback from the flight deck that actually changes how you approach a job?
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paulw638d ago
Oh man, that reminds me of a buddy who had a pilot tell him a certain switch felt "mushy" in flight. He started checking the feel of every one he installed after that, not just the electrical function.
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robert_smith368d ago
Yeah that's a solid point. It's easy to just check if something works on paper. But the actual feel of a switch or button can tell you a lot about its real condition. A mushy feel might mean worn out parts inside, even if it still turns on. Makes total sense to add that hands-on check to the routine.
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piperr588d ago
My neighbor's kid learned that the hard way when a loose knob came off mid-game. Now he double checks the click on every controller he fixes.
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