100 HOUR INSPECTION

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  • čas přidán 3. 12. 2016
  • In this video, learn how we complete a 100 hour inspection on a Pilatus PC-12. For every 100 hours of flight time, aircraft operated in the USA for hire must undergo a detailed inspection. This inspection was performed on a Surf Air Pilatus PC-12/47E in December of 2016.
    This video is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to replace or supplement any approved data.
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  • @joeligrani2671
    @joeligrani2671 Před 11 měsíci +6

    who's still here watching 6 years later? Miss watching your videos brother!!

  • @colton9149
    @colton9149 Před 7 lety +30

    I love how all the clips when Vence sais delete that James, He puts it in the video 😂 True friendship right their lol

  • @kg4lod
    @kg4lod Před 7 lety +15

    I've flown more than 20 times on *that* PC-12(NG)!!! Thanks for keeping me safe! :)

  • @cosmonaat7797
    @cosmonaat7797 Před 7 lety +15

    awesome videos man! i just found your page and im binge watching! I fly the PC12 for my company and all these mechanical insiders gives great visuals to words read from books! keep up the great work and keep posting! more details the better!

  • @neilrampersad4291
    @neilrampersad4291 Před 6 lety +2

    I love to learn all the mechanical and technical stuff you guys do, amazing job.

  • @vincentehall1058
    @vincentehall1058 Před 7 lety +1

    I'm currently in school for A&P. Your videos are great tool for me. Thanks for sharing

  • @rayanaltowayan9558
    @rayanaltowayan9558 Před 3 lety

    Just started my FAA A&P Diploma program. Great video! Can't wait to get into this amazing field.

  • @AngelTaylorgang809
    @AngelTaylorgang809 Před 7 lety +45

    cant wait to get my a&p certification, your videos motivates me even way more.

    • @Mistyfgdf
      @Mistyfgdf Před 4 lety +5

      How did it go?
      Im a 16 year old kid At that crossroad not knowing what tah do

    • @luisj5386
      @luisj5386 Před 4 lety

      What's the update?

    • @Matkovic99
      @Matkovic99 Před 3 lety +1

      Update?

    • @xavparry
      @xavparry Před 3 lety

      Have ya got it yet?

    • @ErrleFPS
      @ErrleFPS Před 3 lety +1

      @@Mistyfgdf Hey! I am currently going to school to get my A&P Certificate. The school is not an easy walk at the park. A lot of studying goes into it. The school provides the knowledge needed to take the FAA test which consists of written as well as oral and practical tests. Based on my school we need 240 Hours total for each quarter to pass as well as score 70% and above on all the tests. if we get lower then 70% we have 2 retakes in total. Anything lower than 50% you are out of the program

  • @sergiosauceda9836
    @sergiosauceda9836 Před 7 lety +1

    You guys are that professional that make Mechanics job look easy, keep up with that great job you do and keep on making more interesting videos like this one . . .!!!

  • @angelreading5098
    @angelreading5098 Před 6 lety

    This is what keeping commercial aircraft flying is all about,having a good team who know their stuff doing these day in day out maintenance checks,if only someone devised a better wing de-ice system than those old pulsating rubber boots,we were using this system back in the sixties on Dove's and Heron aircraft,there are chemical de-ice sytems that exude through a porous leading edge,top marks to you guys you work hard and that knowledge base is vital.

  • @MysterKnowles
    @MysterKnowles Před 7 lety +4

    Awesome video James. As a pilot its pretty cool to see things from a mechanics perspective.

  • @sthabisozwane1817
    @sthabisozwane1817 Před 5 lety +1

    I’ve just subscribed.
    Been following you for about two months and I’ve seen your videos are legit & worth watching.
    Please keep uploading more real clips they’re inspiring.🤞🏽
    Love all the way from RSA🇿🇦

  • @bradnorton6148
    @bradnorton6148 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video, going through pc12 training now and love getting to see the components

  • @manulius
    @manulius Před 7 lety +2

    Oh great! This is just the stuff i need to see. Thanks man

  • @schwuller2008
    @schwuller2008 Před 7 lety +1

    One of the best aviation videos I've seen. AND ITS FROM MY HOME AIRFIELD where ive been visiting gawking flying (and eating burgers) since i was a kid! Looking forward to seeing a lot more of these vids. Excellent !

  • @matanchen8300
    @matanchen8300 Před 7 lety +6

    Great video guys. very professional.

  • @marcobusch
    @marcobusch Před 5 lety

    Yeah, great video, lots of great stuffs about this amazing acft!!! Cheers!!!

  • @phoenix499
    @phoenix499 Před 5 lety +1

    I have been working on UH-60s in the Army for almost 20 years. I never got my A&P because I always thought I would go to work for a contractor and continue working on Blackhawks. Lately though I have been kind of kicking myself for not pursuing my certifications. I have decided that as soon as i retire (6 months to go) I want to work on airplanes. Watching this video has motivated me to go and get the FAA certs I need. I have a fear that I would have to relearn/unlearn a lot of things that I have learned. Watching you guys work made me recall a lot of things I have done in the Army over and over again, especially the compressor cleaning you were performing. Same exact procedure for a Blackhawk! I am so excited to get started in a new career in aviation! Thanks for the video!

    • @Steve-xj4ld
      @Steve-xj4ld Před 5 lety

      just FYI... 22 yrs Apache mech.. Got my A&P while in, and now I'm working on things like WW II aircraft, odd/old GA stuff and still get to do government contracting stuff. It's the way to go!

  • @noneyobiz1988
    @noneyobiz1988 Před 7 lety

    I'm a commercial Airlines A&P Mechanic and it's good to see a video of planes mechanic in action.

  • @arentsteen5452
    @arentsteen5452 Před 7 lety +4

    Really like this!

  • @rasmusCow
    @rasmusCow Před 7 lety +19

    This channel is so interesting. It's cool to see what is actually done to planes. I enjoyed, thanks!
    Greetings from Finland, Rasmus

  • @mml2591
    @mml2591 Před 4 lety

    I life in Germany will start my aircraft mechanic training next year. Your videos help me to improve my Technical English. Thanks therefore.

  • @FoundationsofPause
    @FoundationsofPause Před 7 lety +34

    Cool channel man. You'll get more views oneday I'm sure of it.

  • @claytonpinheiro7635
    @claytonpinheiro7635 Před 6 lety

    cool videos man !I'm from Brazil and I love aircraft maintenance.

  • @ShawnAllen615
    @ShawnAllen615 Před měsícem

    Now that I’ve been working in aviation, coming back to watch these videos I understand everything😂

  • @flatheadwarrior
    @flatheadwarrior Před 4 lety

    This was actually pretty cool

  • @2018paulrobbinx
    @2018paulrobbinx Před 7 lety

    Seriously awesome video! 10/10

  • @emune1111
    @emune1111 Před 4 lety

    as an auto tech i thought my job was fun.. man that looks 100x more fun and interesting lol thanks for the videos

  • @benjaminmarcus7048
    @benjaminmarcus7048 Před 7 lety

    Awesome video, dudes!

  • @andrewperez5926
    @andrewperez5926 Před 6 lety +2

    I’m currently in school to get my A&P license and it would be amazing to land a job like surfair you should make a video explaining how it’s like working for surf when you get the chance! But love the vids man keep up the good work!

  • @newjsdavid1
    @newjsdavid1 Před 3 lety

    Stellar content!

  • @yvonneguerra463
    @yvonneguerra463 Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @hippyswift
    @hippyswift Před 7 lety +4

    hey dude I love the videos ;) its very interesting to see into another's life. kool job buddy keep up the good vids

  • @pistolrocshot88
    @pistolrocshot88 Před rokem

    Great video just started my aviation school

  • @soysoy4705
    @soysoy4705 Před 3 lety

    Hey guys I noticed yall havent posted a video since 3 years ago. I’m an amt student and yall are pretty fun to watch. I hope yall make more videos.

  • @HGnLCProductions
    @HGnLCProductions Před 7 lety +1

    This is a cool channel...you've helped me make a big purchase decision...Pilatus PC-12. Thank you very much. Keep going with your channel it's entertaining and informative.

    • @JamesSullivans
      @JamesSullivans  Před 7 lety +4

      Though you were joking then googled you... Let me know if you need a mechanic ;)

  • @davids4767
    @davids4767 Před rokem

    Great video.

  • @thomasatchison991
    @thomasatchison991 Před 5 lety

    Cool channel and well edited video. Thanks for uploading

  • @Titantramp4u
    @Titantramp4u Před 7 lety +8

    It's cool to see younger guys taking a responsible job and enjoying it....and you should be proud as a A&P is NOT for everyone as there are plenty of hack mechanics I meet in the automotive world who I wouldn't let them work on my paper airplane...

    • @davecrupel2817
      @davecrupel2817 Před 5 lety +1

      Thats cause car mechanics dont seem to give a shit.
      Nor, and more importantly, are they held to any standards by a government agency like we are.

    • @william9385
      @william9385 Před 5 lety

      @@davecrupel2817 i agree, no stopping on the road here.

  • @brianacquafredda9823
    @brianacquafredda9823 Před 5 lety +9

    This is awesome I remember watching these videos before I started A&P school. Now that I’ve been licensed and in the field for a little over a year, it’s even more enjoyable watching these videos because I actually know what’s going on lol 😂 I love my job and corporate aviation.

    • @aluminumelon
      @aluminumelon Před 3 lety

      So I'm new to this scene lol but I'm very interested. And I'm just wondering is A&P for aircraft mechanics or is that something that helps

    • @brianacquafredda9823
      @brianacquafredda9823 Před 3 lety +1

      sergio arenas A&P is airframe and powerplant License. Mostly it’s for aircraft mechanics but the license applies to a bunch of different careers.

    • @aluminumelon
      @aluminumelon Před 3 lety

      @@brianacquafredda9823 ok so to become and aircraft mechanic I would need it

    • @brianacquafredda9823
      @brianacquafredda9823 Před 3 lety

      sergio arenas, yes but it’s worth it

    • @aluminumelon
      @aluminumelon Před 3 lety

      @@brianacquafredda9823 got it and for school where did you go? Sorry for all the questions I'm just really interested and want to get on board ASAP

  • @MrThegiggles7
    @MrThegiggles7 Před 4 lety

    Great video. Very informative.

  • @weaseltown
    @weaseltown Před 2 lety +1

    What a cool ass job!!

  • @MrGoldman9
    @MrGoldman9 Před rokem

    It's more than wonderful work guys and very professional I wish you success following from overseas

  • @verloaded2564
    @verloaded2564 Před 2 lety

    Absolutelty awesome video guys thank you for the upload. Hope you are both doing well 🧐

  • @ekeomajake
    @ekeomajake Před 5 lety

    This is some good content

  • @tedtadz7745
    @tedtadz7745 Před 5 lety

    Great videos really helpful 😀

  • @ZacharyPiercy
    @ZacharyPiercy Před 5 lety

    Lol nice, knew I recognized that airport/area. Hello there from your neighbor on 1 Rocket Rd!

  • @amirhosseinketabi7798
    @amirhosseinketabi7798 Před 3 lety

    Nice and educative. thanks

  • @mauriceellis6092
    @mauriceellis6092 Před 4 lety

    This is really cool i'm going to spartan rn. I can't wait.

  • @x-techgaming
    @x-techgaming Před 4 lety +1

    Best plane mechanic video I've seen yet! Bravo, guys!!! Where can I start an apprenticeship for this?

  • @richie2544
    @richie2544 Před 6 lety

    I like this channel

  • @ilianazumba7172
    @ilianazumba7172 Před 6 lety

    Good job. 😉

  •  Před 5 lety +2

    Great...i am Frank from Brasil..i am avionics installer...18 years experience....i wish to live and work in US

    • @3John-Bishop
      @3John-Bishop Před 5 lety

      Aviaco-Whats wrong with Brazil? Its a beautiful country. Why the USA?

    • @206guy5
      @206guy5 Před 5 lety +1

      @@3John-Bishop Better pay lol

  • @Agislife1960
    @Agislife1960 Před 4 lety +1

    I have recently realized that there's lots of videos showing people how the cowlings open up on jet aircraft, but virtually none when it comes to turboprop machines, aircraft like a metroliner have clam shell type cowlings, while removing the cowling on something like a King Air are more involved

  • @Ihaveseenthings577
    @Ihaveseenthings577 Před 5 lety

    Very Very nice...👍

  • @gurung3264
    @gurung3264 Před 7 lety

    hell yea! i am an A&P and i work on Pilatus PC-12 45/47 also. pretty cool planes

    • @JamesSullivans
      @JamesSullivans  Před 7 lety

      Yeah they are, very MX friendly. Where do you work?

    • @gurung3264
      @gurung3264 Před 7 lety

      James Sullivan i work at boutique air out of Den colorado. the ones i work on rnt The NG tho just reg 45/47. the NG looks alot better haha

    • @JamesSullivans
      @JamesSullivans  Před 7 lety

      Oh cool, a former co-worker of mine Hojin Na just started out there as an MX controller. Also Chris Owens used to work at Surf Air with me and I think he's your DOM now.

    • @gurung3264
      @gurung3264 Před 7 lety

      James Sullivan dont know a chris but i have talked to hojin a couple times haha damn small world man.

    • @JamesSullivans
      @JamesSullivans  Před 7 lety

      Cool! Hojin is the man

  • @user-kh5ec5qf7c
    @user-kh5ec5qf7c Před 5 lety

    thank you bro

  • @somemean-side2202
    @somemean-side2202 Před 7 lety

    this is so cool

  • @pilotrobe
    @pilotrobe Před 7 lety

    Very nice video ;)

  • @davecrupel2817
    @davecrupel2817 Před 5 lety +2

    5:28
    Wiggle wiggle wiggle
    😂😂 Idk why but that shaking is somehow funny as hell. Hahaha

  • @olrak1670
    @olrak1670 Před 7 lety

    its a beautiful plane

  • @rorotechnician7834
    @rorotechnician7834 Před 7 lety

    How are you Mr.JAMES? My name is OSNY. I think you very much cause you are a very helpful person and may GOD bless you. I've been watching your videos for a few days ago. And I really interested at that point, I like it so much. I'd like to be an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC.

    • @JamesSullivans
      @JamesSullivans  Před 7 lety

      I am well thank you! I am glad you are interested, you should do it!

  • @sampinnto8132
    @sampinnto8132 Před 7 lety +1

    Great Video Gents👍, I would think safety glass would be mandatory to avoid anything hitting your eyes mate. Just saying😜😜

  • @jamesherrera3170
    @jamesherrera3170 Před 6 lety +1

    Hey man will you be doing more videos on this stuff.. learning to became an aircraft mechanic as well

  • @unapro3
    @unapro3 Před 7 lety

    So you guys need to read the maintenance manual more often. For the compressor and turbine wash for instance, you should be introducing water at 5% Ng and stopping the water as the engine slows to 5% Ng. Also, when did you run the aircraft after the water wash? It seemed like hours, but the PT6A MM states the engine must be run within 30 minutes of water wash.

  • @rummanrashid4886
    @rummanrashid4886 Před 4 lety

    Great

  • @ryansimpson4781
    @ryansimpson4781 Před 3 lety

    What's awesome is that James now flies 767's

  • @adamhoward450
    @adamhoward450 Před 7 lety +1

    Awesome video but just one correction at 6:20. Only one AOA indicator (or more correctly only one ADC) has to break the threshold for the shaker to come on vs the pusher which requires both AOAs/ADCs to indicate inpending stall to operate.

    • @JamesSullivans
      @JamesSullivans  Před 7 lety

      Thanks Adam. the way I edited the video may have made that a bit unclear. That's what Vince was in the middle of saying when I cut to the scene of me lowering the AOA vane. You are correct though, both are needed for it to push.

  • @nickhenry4927
    @nickhenry4927 Před 6 lety

    Love your channel man! I watch for inspiration I start school in fall to get my A&P. from your experience is it a good first step to do for awhile before eventually becoming a commercial pilot?

    • @william9385
      @william9385 Před 5 lety

      It'll make a better pilot out of you.

  • @andrexipita
    @andrexipita Před 5 lety

    being a stick shaker and stick pusher... it will push instead of pull... wich would cause the aircraft into a larger angle of attack and STALL

  • @robertsalinas3865
    @robertsalinas3865 Před 6 lety

    Cool. Just a question. Shop air to operationally check the deice boots? Doesn't shop air have moisture and a power drill to remove that fairing.

  • @erik9716
    @erik9716 Před 3 lety

    cool

  • @xavparry
    @xavparry Před 3 lety +1

    2:50 I heard repairing those boots- like stripping them off and installing a new one- is one of the most pain in the ass jobs you can do lol

  • @cartracer64
    @cartracer64 Před rokem

    great video. how much training did surfair provide or do your learn from more experienced mechanics. in school you dont have a chance to work on every type of aircraft.

  • @MaCoop3r
    @MaCoop3r Před 4 lety +4

    Where did you and Vincent go to school at for your A&P??

  • @thatoneguyRyan1
    @thatoneguyRyan1 Před 6 lety

    That's awesome! What about paint?

  • @beinspired142
    @beinspired142 Před 5 lety

    Hi im a fresh graduates BS aircraft maintenance technology from the philippines what you doing is my dream job but sad to say to get hired as a aircraft maintenance is so hard specially in the philippines they required minimum 3 years experience and as fresh grad how can we apply if they required 3 years experience. Sad so say but thats the reality. So far you guys motivate me to pursue my dreams hope to see more vlogs from you guys about aviation love from the philippines

  • @dni3541
    @dni3541 Před 6 lety

    Good job guy ! What is chemical you used to fix the wind (2:53 ) ? How long it take to dry ? thank you

  • @tombmaster972
    @tombmaster972 Před 5 lety

    could you stop and hold the propeller or is the electrical starter moving the prop and gas generator?

  • @Waray25
    @Waray25 Před 5 lety +30

    UPS aircraft mechanics were millionaires after 25 years, free best healthcare.

  • @codycampbell2203
    @codycampbell2203 Před 2 lety

    Is this all encompassing? (Minus basic visual inspection)
    Boot inflation, comp wash, spark plug check, comp borescope, lights, fuel filter, etc? Any other big ticket items?

  • @mfcosi
    @mfcosi Před 6 lety +2

    Dear Jim, very nice videos. Such a good work. Congratulations!
    Question: Do you think someone at 57 can learn (some schools in my hometown) and get a job at this age?
    Kind regards.

    • @Klatt1
      @Klatt1 Před 6 lety +1

      Marcelo Cosi If you're interested in the field then go for it! I'm in A&P school right now, and the class in front of me had one guy in his late 40's and one on his mid 60's. 2 years of schooling with proactive studying and you can get your certificate no problem.

    • @JamesSullivans
      @JamesSullivans  Před 6 lety +2

      yeah absolutely go for it!

  • @NovejSpeed3
    @NovejSpeed3 Před 7 lety

    Love these videos! Do your PC12s have flushable toilets? If so how are they serviced (ie emptied) if theres no external port to hook a lav truck? Please keep posting!!!

  • @redbeardsv264
    @redbeardsv264 Před 7 lety

    is the compressor wash part if the 100 inspect or a seperate due item?

  • @kelvinleigh
    @kelvinleigh Před 7 lety

    Nice video! How many man hours of work did it take to do this job?

  • @FinnT730
    @FinnT730 Před 7 lety

    Just curious, but are you allowed to make video's there? Like for CZcams?

  • @KevinEdgar
    @KevinEdgar Před 3 lety

    Dang, I wish I could record a day of the aircraft I have worked on...

  • @rigelchristianbarcial1582

    Hey im from the philippines and I'm interested on aircraft maintenance, Can you make a video about your salary? Thanks man :)

  • @nawafalanazie8140
    @nawafalanazie8140 Před 7 lety

    i'm proud of my job i'm aircraft poweplant repairer

  • @davecrupel2817
    @davecrupel2817 Před 4 lety

    Regarding running the engine, since the prop is spun by purely turbine pressure, would it not be feasible to tie the prop down so you could more safely run the turbine?
    Or am i wrong about that?

    • @XerxesOriginal
      @XerxesOriginal Před 4 lety

      Can't talk with specifics with regards to the PC-12, however with some turbo props, yes. However, odds are there was another active check to be done while running the starter, in the interest of time.

  • @turboromy
    @turboromy Před 7 lety

    Checking chairs are not part of legal requirements right ? Just curious you guys do that cause you work for the same SurfAir. BTW, I wish good business for SurfAir with their interesting plans.

  • @JrR-fw5ph
    @JrR-fw5ph Před 2 lety

    Great video…learning a lot however the shaking of the camera is very distracting. Hope you can improve on that a bit. Regardless keep em coming

  • @aperjan100
    @aperjan100 Před 6 lety

    im in school now how long did it take to find a job?

  • @dogintwater6454
    @dogintwater6454 Před 4 lety

    how long does it take to do the inspection?

  • @zodd1790
    @zodd1790 Před 3 lety

    hello there, how is the aircraft mechanic job out look and pay at the moment , i want to switch my career as electrician to aircraft mechanic or Heavy duty mech , would you recommend this career path ?

  • @Mr-wi6iu
    @Mr-wi6iu Před 7 lety

    have you done any annual inspections (I know you need a IA supervising and all) but have you??

    • @JamesSullivans
      @JamesSullivans  Před 7 lety +1

      I am an IA and yeah I've done several. This year I will probably do about ten annuals between surf air and my other job. Good fun!

  • @joshtanchuling3938
    @joshtanchuling3938 Před 3 lety

    How will you know when can you do a 100 hour inpsection on an ac

  • @lucajohn1074
    @lucajohn1074 Před 7 lety

    Are you guys aloud to fly the aircraft?

  • @nickyrc3505
    @nickyrc3505 Před 5 lety

    Please guys I would like to ask you guys how do I study aircraft mechanics or better still how do I learn from you guys...

  • @kirbykhyrbs7980
    @kirbykhyrbs7980 Před rokem +1

    Chiefs,Are PC-12 equipped with Pratt and Whitney Engines if it is,what model of PWC ENGINES?