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…
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A WAKE-UP CALL FOR PILOTS
Filling your aircraft’s oil might seem straightforward—until it isn’t. I’ve heard some wild oil-filling stories—and one sticks with me. A…
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.…
Certified FOD-Free Products: What Makes Them Different and Why It Matters
Foreign Object Damage (FOD) is a challenge that must not be underestimated. Even the smallest debris can pose significant risks…
Happy Holidays and FOD-free New Year!
2024 is coming to an end. The end of a year always encourages reflections on the year that is passing…
Why FOD shortens turbine engine bearing life
Foreign object debris (FOD) including dirt, dust and oil can material cast-off, can all cause damage to turbine engine bearings.…
The shocking inside of a turbine oil can opening
Many times engineers and mechanics will use various non-appropriate tools like screwdrivers and pliers to open turbine oil cans. This…
SkyGeek supports oil system FOD prevention
SkyGeek has taken the initiative to supply DustCaps for turbine oil cans with a FOD reminder logo to increase the…
Why are aircraft owners not more concerned about how their turbines are serviced with oil
There can be several reasons for why aircraft owners may not be more concerned about how their turbines are serviced…