Event Manual - Aerospace Maintenance Council

1 Event Manual The Aerospace Maintenance Council , a non-profit organization, promotes and supports the Aerospace Maintenance community. The Council s flagstone Event , the Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC), recognizes and celebrates the aviation Maintenance technician, and raises awareness of the knowledge and skill required to maintain safe, airworthy aircraft, worldwide. The competition is held annually in conjunction with Aviation Week s MRO Americas. The Event , originally scheduled for April 28-30, was postponed amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

2 The Event is rescheduled for Sept. 1-4, 2020 in conjunction with Aviation Week Network s MRO Americas at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 650 S. Griffin St., Dallas, Texas The purpose of this Manual is to provide participants information about the competition and its competitive events . It will be revised periodically while events are added and modified, please check back often to ensure you re referencing the most current version. Send comments and suggested revisions to Aerospace Maintenance Competition Event Manual Page 2 of 82 This document is the property of the Aerospace Maintenance Council , it may not be reproduced without express written consent.

3 Uncontrolled printed versions of this document are for reference only, users are responsible for verifying its currency against the master electronic version available on the AMC website. Revision Number: 03 Original Issue Date: 12/20/2019 Revision Date: 04/06/2020 Table of Contents 4 MRO Americas .. 4 Hotel Accommodation .. 4 Floor Access .. 4 Registration Hours .. 5 Exhibit Hall Hours .. 5 Schedule of events .. 5 Competition Rules .. 5 Use of Alternates .. 6 7 Sponsor and Event Setup .. 7 Shipping Information.

4 8 Competition Layout .. 9 Competitor Orientation .. 9 Teams .. 10 events .. 14 Event Schedule .. 14 #1 UPS Safety Wiring .. 17 #2 Abaris Training Composite Repair .. 19 #3 Federal Aviation Administration Human Factors Exam .. 21 #4 Alaska Airlines External Power Receptacle Event .. 22 #5 Nida Corporation Power Troubleshooting .. 24 #6 Air Force Flex Fluid Lines .. 26 #7 Eastern Florida State Space Vehicle - Vacuum Loading Operation .. 30 #8 ULTRAX Aerospace Condition-Based Intelligence (CBITM) .. 35 #9 JetBlue University ADS-B Troubleshooting.

5 36 #10 NBAA & Dallas Airmotive Honeywell TFE731-2 Engine Fan Blade Removal .. 37 #11 Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Electrical Troubleshooting .. 39 #12 Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Safe-T-Cable .. 41 Aerospace Maintenance Competition Event Manual Page 3 of 82 This document is the property of the Aerospace Maintenance Council , it may not be reproduced without express written consent. Uncontrolled printed versions of this document are for reference only, users are responsible for verifying its currency against the master electronic version available on the AMC website.

6 Revision Number: 03 Original Issue Date: 12/20/2019 Revision Date: 04/06/2020 #13 FedEx Express Turbine Engine PDU Removal and 43 #14 Perfect Point E-Drill Fastener Removal .. 45 #15 Barfield Air Data Testing .. 47 #16 AAR Non-Destructive Testing CANCELLED .. 48 #17 Barfield Rf Antenna Testing .. 49 #18 8 Tree and Alaska Airlines Airframe Damage Inspection .. 50 #19 American Airlines Pedestal .. 51 #20 PPG Transparencies, Paint and Wing Sealant .. 52 #21 Gore & Associates, Inc. Leading Edge & Panel Sealing.

7 54 #22 American Airlines APU Burner Can .. 57 #23 United Fuel Tank Entry 59 #24 Michelin Aircraft Tires Inspection .. 60 #25 Click Bond Adhesive-Bonded Fastener Installations .. 62 #26 Boeing Cable Rigging .. 64 #27 (A) Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM Engine ACC Valve R/R .. 67 #27 (B) Pratt & Whitney V2500 HPC 7th Stage Bleed Valve Solenoid Test .. 74 Record of Revisions .. 80 Aerospace Maintenance Competition Event Manual Page 4 of 82 This document is the property of the Aerospace Maintenance Council , it may not be reproduced without express written consent.

8 Uncontrolled printed versions of this document are for reference only, users are responsible for verifying its currency against the master electronic version available on the AMC website. Revision Number: 03 Original Issue Date: 12/20/2019 Revision Date: 04/06/2020 About The AMC provides an opportunity for current and future Maintenance professionals to showcase their abilities and see how they stack up against peers across the country and the world. Five-member teams compete in Maintenance events intended to test skill and knowledge required of an aviation Maintenance technician.

9 Teams may enter one of the following categories: Commercial Aviation General Aviation Space Education Military MRO/OEM The competition is managed by the Aerospace Maintenance Council s AMC committee. It is supported through the generous contributions of the Aerospace community. Sponsors host events , provide prizes, and make monetary contributions. MRO Americas The competition is held on the exhibit floor of MRO Americas, an annual gathering of aviation Maintenance professionals that incorporates informative conference sessions and a showcase of new and innovative products, technologies, offerings and services.

10 More information about the location and logistics can be found on that Event s website. The AMC will take place at MRO Americas Booth Number 8000. The exhibit hall layout is available at Hotel Accommodation Aviation Week has reserved room blocks at a discounted rate for all MRO Americas participants. Reserve accommodation at Floor Access To access the competition area, all AMC competitors, instructors/coaches, sponsors, visitors and volunteers must register for a floor pass at If completed in advance, registration is free.