Airplane Engine Repairman (762) Enlisted Personnel
Performs highly skilled mechanical operations in connection with the complete overhaul of airplane power plants in a repair shop.
Disassembles, inspects, cleans replaces worn and defective parts, adjusts mechanical action, and reassembles airplane engines. Performs difficult and delicate repairs and adjustments of valve actuating and timing mechanisms, valve seats, bearings, crankshafts, articulating rods, pistons, lubrication system, propeller oil pressure system, accessory and drive gears and pinions.
Must be able to repair fuel injection devices where found. Must be able to detect hidden flaws in metal parts by use of magnaflux devices. Must be able to work from technical orders appropriate to model engine under repair. Should know overhaul of internal superchargers and rear sections.
Disassembles, inspects, cleans replaces worn and defective parts, adjusts mechanical action, and reassembles airplane engines. Performs difficult and delicate repairs and adjustments of valve actuating and timing mechanisms, valve seats, bearings, crankshafts, articulating rods, pistons, lubrication system, propeller oil pressure system, accessory and drive gears and pinions.
Must be able to repair fuel injection devices where found. Must be able to detect hidden flaws in metal parts by use of magnaflux devices. Must be able to work from technical orders appropriate to model engine under repair. Should know overhaul of internal superchargers and rear sections.