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September 2011 Cover Story Aircraft Interiors Page 8 08 Features Recip Technology The GA Shop in Rural Europe: AMT visits Star Airservice in The Netherlands By Ronald Donner Page 14 Airframe Technology Parasitic Loads: Are they taking a toll on your aircraft battery? By Dave Vutetakis Page 20 Avionics Technology Flight Displays: They increase situatonal awareness; here are some maintenance tips By Jim Sparks Page 24 20 14 From The FAA It's Easy, Change the Rule By Stephen M. Carbone Page 30 AMTSociety Mx Logs Update Actively engaged and more Page 50 Airframe Technology Aircraft Fasteners: How to select the correct type By Marty Holzer Page 56 KidVenture By Ronald Donner Page 62 Tools & Equipment Supplement Published By Cygnus Business Media 1233 Janesville Ave., P.O. 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Jackie Dandoy Circulation Manager ..........................................Debbie Dumke www.AMTSociety.org • www.AMTonline.com • Aircraft Maintenance Technology September 2011 3 NICK SERGI DENISE RIMMER 62 56 Owners upgrade cabins for many reasons By Stan Younger Interior Care and Maintenance: What you do, what owners need to do By Tim Kern Cabin Modifications Page 12 Contents Special Features: IPAF Elevating Safety Supplement Aerial lift safety ... because lives hang in the balance AMT Tools & Equipment Product Spotlight on diagnosis and test equipment, and more Industry Outlook Management Matters Hit the Road Jack By Wayne Fry Page 60 Staying Legal U.S. Supreme Court: FAA vs Cooper: Will the U.S. Privacy Act of 1974 lose its effectiveness? By Stephen P. 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