Abstract
Properly equipped service stations with competent mechanics are being established at some of the principal airports to take care of airplane maintenance. These have been found necessary by airplane-engine manufacturers in order to protect both their own interest and those of the customer. The work varies from a simple engine overhaul to complete rebuilding of large aircraft, and includes such items as packing and loading large airplanes for export shipment; designing and building gliders; dismantling, trucking, and reassembling airplanes for aviation shows; demonstrating airplanes to customers, and many other details, but not including the making of new engines and airplanes.
It seems probable that the major overhaul stations will eventually function on lines similar to those of present wholesale jobbers in the automotive industry with dealers doing all repair work, and buying necessary spare parts from jobbers in the territory in which they operate. Engine manufacturers look forward to having service representation at every active airport. The author tells of various methods and equipment used in overhaul work and the care necessary to ensure satisfactory operation.
