2019 Competition Events
Aircraft Brakes
In this event competitors will remove a brake assembly from the wheel strut, remove and replace the brake linings, inspect the rotor for wear limits, and then reinstall the brake assembly back on the wheel strut.
Control Cable Rigging
In this event competitors will use a tensiometer to inspect the cable tension on a mockup Boeing 757 flight control system. They will adjust turnbuckles and push rods to ensure the system is rigged properly as they perform a functional test of the control system.
Control Surface Balancing
In this event competitors will place a primary flight control surface on a balancing rig, and then determine if the control surface balance point is within manufacturer limits.
Electrical Troubleshooting
In this event competitors will be challenged to test several electronic components and isolate the exact location of the electrical fault using a multimeter and schematic wiring diagrams.
Fabricate Rigid Fluid Lines
In this event competitors will fabricate and route rigid fluid lines to meet exact installation dimension specifications and limits.
Precision Measurements
In this event competitors will use various precision measurement tools on several aircraft engine components to determine if they meet manufacturer specifications.
Safety Wire Bolts and Turnbuckles
In this event competitors will secure various fasteners configured in several patterns and access points with lock wire.
Weight and Balance Report
In this event competitors will weigh an aircraft on a set of three digital scales, and then use the weight data to calculate a current weight and balance report for the aircraft.
See the previous competitions page for a list of events from past years.
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