Maintenance Issues

[Count Dracula]

Just wanted some other thoughts on what I've experienced in the past. I have found that there are a number of mechanics out there in the corporate world with absolutely no trouble-shooting abilities. They like the "quick fix" ie, replacement parts. I have also experienced some really sharp ones that the number of them seem to be dwindling. Your experiences?

 

[Raskal]

OMG, as a pilot what I wouldn't give for our maintenance crews to like "quick fixes" with replacement parts...because if I have to read one more squawk reply of "Cleaned canon plug, ops check good"...

I LOVE new parts.

However, if you're an owner or management I will begrudgingly give you your point. And, if you're looking for troubleshooting, any one of our guys will do everything within the rules possible before actually replacing a part. Don't worry, troubleshooting is not a dead art.

 

[Count Dracula]

I have nothing against replacing something with a new part. That is not the issue. My issue is that a mechanic should find out what caused the problem first, then replace if necessary. I've seen new components that didn't work because the system that operated off the component was broke and it shorted out the new replacement part. A$$inine......
Troubleshooting is becoming a lost art in aviation.