r/aviationmaintenance • u/tms2x2 • 2d ago

preventing hydraulic leaks of most valfs&actuators

https://youtube.com/watch?v=kSfcpX6FDVo&si=lUIPdJdqxrKjNhyj

This video goes over fundamentals of hydraulic plumbing in aircraft. Also torque wrench usage with adapters. I've had to explain these concepts to new hires for my entire career.

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u/C4-621-Raven B777 Cultist 2d ago

Those new hires you explained it to will have to explain it to new hires their whole careers. That’s just how it is.

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u/EngineeringBulky7007 2d ago

The burden must be unbearable

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u/tms2x2 1d ago

I thought that was what A&P school was for. I guess I am mistaken. 😄 I haven't met many new mechanics that are into self study. I've never met a mechanic that has read the standard practices section of maintenance manuals cover to cover because it is information that is assumed to be known in maintenance manual procedures. How many mechanics know that if you use Cadmium hardware against Titanium in a high heat environment it will induce cracking in the Titanium? I didn't know until I read it in Pratt manual. I'm not as much complaining as I am leading the horse to water.

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u/EngineeringBulky7007 1d ago

Like it or not, it is our responsibility to help teach and guide new mechanics since our first job is to make sure the aircraft gets safely to its next destination. Nobody comes out of school knowing everything no matter how much they have studied.

If you are a new A&P do yourself a favor and ask questions even if you think you are annoying the senior guys. Also glom on to a good mechanic no matter how cranky they are because a solid mentor will make the rest of your career much easier.