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June 2013 Contents 2013 Technical Support Directory Cover Story Company Listing Index ............................ 8 Information Technology ......................... 18 Aircraft Airframe & Accessories ........... 10 Inspection & Test Equipment ................ 25 Team FedEx LAX: AMTSociety's 2013 Maintenance Skills Competition Winning Team By Ronald Donner Chemicals & Solvents ............................. 12 Maintenance Providers ........................... 26 Page 4 Education & Training .............................. 14 Paints & Coatings..................................... 31 Engines .......................................................16 Safety Equipment..................................... 32 Ground Support Equipment .................. 17 Shop Equipment....................................... 32 AMT Exclusive: An Interview with RAA president Roger Cohen Departments Classified Advertising........................... 37 Advertisers' Index ................................. 38 AMT Now for iPad Download our free app and discover our content in a new expanded format AAR DULUTH MRO network expands to Minnesota Turbine Technology: Aircraft Recycling Going green and growing Avionics Technology: Avionics and Electronics The new need for maintenance awareness PROS.com Published By Cygnus Business Media 1233 Janesville Ave., P.O. 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