Turbine Oil Contamination Prevention in Helicopter Servicing: What a French Army Squadron Taught Us
There is a 1 litre measuring bottle sitting on a workbench at Base Aérienne 115 in Orange, southern France. It…
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M50 Bearing Steel in Turbine Engines, Oil Analysis and FOD Prevention
M50 Bearing Steel and Oil Analysis in Aircraft Turbine Engines: What the Numbers Are Really Telling You When an oil…
The Moment Oil Quality Ends
What happens between the oil can and the engine, and why it is the most overlooked risk in aviation maintenance?…
Oil Film in Aircraft Turbine Engines
How It Works – and Why Clean Oil Is Critical In aircraft turbine engines, the lubrication system does more than…
2025 Reflections: Dedication, Awareness, and Care in Aviation Maintenance
As 2026 begins, I find myself reflecting on the lessons that shaped safety and reliability in aviation maintenance throughout 2025—not…
Oil Filters Are Never 100% Safe
If you trust your oil filter to catch every contaminant in the oil system, you are in for a surprise.…
Metal you don’t want!
In aviation maintenance, even the smallest particles can have enormous consequences. Every day, engineers open thousands of turbine oil cans.…
Aircraft Maintenance Doesn’t Happen In Perfect Conditions
When you’ve spent decades in aircraft maintenance, you learn one thing: the smallest overlooked step can create the biggest problems.…
A Cautionary Tale From Greenland
In aviation maintenance, every detail counts—especially when it comes to turbine engines. Even the smallest mistakes rarely stay small and…
Small Particles, Big Problems
In aviation maintenance, every detail counts—especially when it comes to turbine engines. Even the smallest debris can jeopardize engine health…