ASCI 202

 Passengers are subjected to an increased number of security screenings when entering a sensitive site, as a result of the 9/11 tragedy. X-ray machines, walk-through metal detectors, wands, and pat-down searches are examples. These checks are used to raise the likelihood of successfully thwarting a possible attack. To lessen the chances of another 9/11, a multi-layered security system must be used efficiently. Because potential hazards are not highlighted with neon signs signaling their intent, safety and security play a critical role. At any given time, airports are bombarded with hundreds of thousands of people flying and working within its constraints. To achieve a successful deployment, security must be second to none. Even with all of the security measures in place, passengers and employees must be trained to recognize acts that are unusual or out of place. We are the first line of defense and must be extremely attentive. “Because effective aviation security must begin beyond ...

                One of the most critical systems on an aircraft is the fuel system. Any aircraft, regardless of its type, need fuel to fly. The basic goal of the fuel system is to maintain a constant fuel flow from the tanks to the engine, regardless of the aircraft's power setting or altitude. The complexity of fuel systems varies from aircraft to aircraft, depending on their size and design. In most situations, aircraft have specific fuel tanks and pumps to serve the engine or engines. We have four main tanks, wing tanks, and extra tanks for extended flights in my case as an F18 maintainer/mechanic. A fuel system failure can be both harmful and catastrophic. Component failures include, among other things, ruptured fuel lines, a faulty internal pump, and a failed fuel pump. A burst line can result in an external fire, whereas a faulty internal pump can result in inappropriate fuel transfer and a CG (center of gravity) problem. A faulty fuel pump ...

                 The topic of this week's blog post is the operating environment and the performance of the aircraft. Because humans and birds now share the same airspace, I'll be talking about bird strike today. Nowadays, it is fairly common, and it can pose a significant threat to the safety of aircraft. It is more likely that smaller aircrafts, particularly those equipped with jet engines, will sustain significant structural damage. It doesn't matter how severe a bird strike is because as mechanics, we perform one-time special inspections such as borescopes, diving the intake, and inspecting the propeller, among other things. According to aircraft owners and pilots association website (n.d.) The first pilot to ever be involved in a bird strike is believed to have been Orville Wright in 1908 and the first recorded fatality result dates all the way back 1912. Despite the rise of numbers of bird strike reports, many collisions still go unrepo...

  Depending on the individual and their point of view on things, ethics, in my opinion, is a principle that can shape in both positive and negative ways. The term "ethics" refers to the principles of conduct that govern an individual or a group of people. My concern is that none of the many definitions provided by Merriam-Webster specify that ethics is necessarily good or bad, only that it is how an individual chooses to deal with situations in the first place. My belief in the importance of ethics is that it provides a road map for how an individual will approach a given situation while also providing others with some insight into what kind of person that individual is.              Ethical Issues in Aviation examines both historical and current aviation issues (Hoppe, 2019). I believe that ethical behavior is essential in the aviation industry. For one thing, reputation is important, and having a bad one will not get y...