There has been a major shift in the construction industry, with manufacturers making a push toward more electric, battery-powered equipment in order to promote greener, cleaner, and more efficient ...
As an owner of a 2018 Ram 3500 pickup truck powered by a 6.4L HEMI and a moderately advanced DIY mechanic, I took it personally when I found myself sitting alongside the road in western Kansas waiting ...
Engine cylinders can misfire due to problems with the ignition system, the fuel system, air and compression, or sensors and ...
Did you know that when you’re doing an engine overhaul, you also should take the time to tune up the engine brake? Too often, the fleet or repair shop gets wrapped up in the engine overhaul and does ...
Note: This is the third in a series that looks at the diesel particulate filter and maintenance best practices that an impact its lifecycle. The first installment, "Diesel coolant heaters boost DPF ...
One iconic plane, three very different engines. Unravel the mystery of the 747-400's multi-engine design and the strategic ...
After a two-year slump tied to the significant reduction in flying caused by the passenger-demand downturn, engine maintenance activity is slowly trending upward—particularly for heavier workscopes.
Since the mid-1990s, there has been a consistent, almost inexorable trend for airlines to outsource their maintenance needs. Today, the state of the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector in ...
An Atlas Air Boeing 747 experienced an engine fire due to an improperly installed borescope plug. The plug, removed during a recent maintenance inspection, was found loose in the engine cowling, ...
Delta Air Lines' Technical Operations business has been named an approved maintenance center for engine maker Rolls-Royce, a move expected to support jobs at the airline's Atlanta base for decades.
It is true that both the 747-8, the final and ultimate iteration of the Boeing double-decker jumbo jet, and the 787 Dreamliner, its latest and greatest clean sheet design, use the same engine as their ...