MNA Avionics

25/01/2017

The Difference Between GMT and UTC

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is often interchanged or confused with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). But GMT is a time zone and UTC is a time standard.

GMT is a time zone officially used in some European and African countries. The time can be displayed using both the 24-hour format (0 – 24) or the 12-hour format (1 – 12 am/pm).
UTC is not a time zone, but a time standard that is the basis for civil time and time zones worldwide. This means that no country or territory officially uses UTC as a local time.

25/01/2017

10/09/2016

MNA-GSE 014 is used to test the Stabilizer Trim Cutout system,in conjunction with rapid control column movements is required by AMM 27-41-00

10/09/2016

MNA-GSE 013 Protractor
http://smarttooltech.com/content/uploads/2015/09/Pro360-Manual.pdf

31/08/2016

MNA GSE-012 Aeroflex's ALT-8000 is RF-based portable radio altimeter flightline test set. It weighs approximately 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) with a large 12-inch color touch-screen, making it easy to use. The ALT-8000 is a universal test set for 4.3 GHz FMCW (frequency modulated continuous carrier wave) radio altimeters and pulse radio altimeters.

31/08/2016

MNA GSE-011 Airdata (Pitot/Static)Test set DPS350http://www.avionteq.com/Document/User-Instruction-Manual-DPS-350.pdf

25/08/2016

Very interesting ACMS Alpha Codes
MENU KEY
ACMS
ALPHA MENU
ALPHA MENU DISPLAY
In the box prompt
Type ###X

20/05/2016

MNA GSE-010 GFCI Tester for Electrical hydraulic pump

04/05/2016

MNA GSE-009 FLASH MEASURING GUN - FMG 4400D
The FMG4400D Flash Measuring Gun is manufactured by DeVore Aviation to meet the FAA requirements for periodic measurement of the intensity levels of an aircraft's strobe or anti-collision light systems. There is no other accurate means of determining the output intensity of a strobe light than to utilize a microprocessor-based electronic measuring system, Like the FMG4400D. Because the human eye is inaccurate at best when looking at a strobe lights relative intensity, aircraft maintenance personnel have historically allowed anti-collision lights to operate until failure. This is no longer an acceptable approach to the FAA.

04/05/2016

MNA GSE-008 Insulation Tester MIT400

14/03/2016

MNA GSE-007(The Barfield 1811D Pitot Static Test Set ), p/n 101-00185-443
Is a portable, self-contained field tester designed to test aircraft pitot and static systems for leaks as well as the operation and calibration of airspeed, altimeter, engine pressure ratio, manifold pressure indicators, and other vacuum or low pressure units. Panel mounted hand pumps are equipped with reservoir tanks to supply pressure and vacuum. Metering valves provide control of all pneumatic functions. External pressure ports supply the necessary pressure and vacuum needed for on-board testing. The 1811D has a 50 to 650 knot sensitive airspeed and is available with a 35, 000 or 50,000 ft altimeter. The tester consists of a hand-operated vacuum pump, a hand-operated pressure pump vacuum and pressure gauges, 5 control valves, an altimeter and an airspeed indicator. The package accessories include two 25-foot hoses, a pitot mast adapter, and a static port adapter kit which enable the user to connect the aircraft pitot and static lines.