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RECIP TECHNOLOGY The Star Airservice hangar in the Netherlands is full of GA aircraft. ments from other National Aviation Authorities (NAA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)." The staff consists of four techni- cians or ground engineers who hold EASA Part 66 certification and several others who are in the process of acquiring certification. Depending on workloads, two additional EASA Part 66 ground engineers who also hold an A&P;/ IA are called upon to assist. Theo Hendricks was checking the magneto timing on a Cessna 172 and says, "I've been an aircraft mechanic all my life working on general aviation aircraft and on WWII aircraft restoration." Hendricks holds an EASA Part 66 certification and has held an FAA A&P;/IA certificate for 25 years. Rubin Reitsma, one of the younger mechanics, explains, "I've been working as a mechanic for three years and soon plan to get my ground engineer certifi- cate and my A&P.;" Westenberg says, "Having an FAA A&P;/IA in Europe is impor- tant, whereas in the States few GA technicians have EASA Part 66 certificates. There are many aircraft that are owned and operated here in Europe that remain N-registered and we work on them often. We must have the A&P;/IA and follow the FAA rules." Star Airservice participates with a Dutch aircraft mainte- nance school by providing a place for students to gain prac- tical experience as part of the school's internship program. Two of the mechanics are currently aircraft maintenance students. Hawkeye® Hawkeye® Flexible Video Borescopes Flexible Video Borescopes are the perfect choice when portability, and easy image capture, are key factors. These high quality, affordably priced video borescopes are simple and easy to use, completely portable, and made in the gradientlens.com USA. Hawkeye Flexible Video Borescopes come complete with video monitor, LED light source, and image capture capability, all in one, easy-to-use device. Select either 2- or 4-way articulation, and a 4 or 6 mm diameter. Students participate in their first internship program in year three of their studies, and then again in year four they participate in a longer internship period. Additionally, an internship slot for a trainee from MTU, a larger MRO based in Germany, is pro- vided. This latest trainee is a young woman from Germany Smaller, Lighter, Simpler…and Less Expensive! Diameters as small as 4.0 mm! 800.536.0790 Made in USA www.AMTSociety.org • www.AMTonline.com • Aircraft Maintenance Technology September 2011 15