When conducting inspections, maintenance, and repairs for aircraft of all types, hand tools serve as useful equipment pieces that allow mechanics to service areas quickly and efficiently. Hand tools refer to those that may be operated by hand, and they do not require any source of power or a motor for their use. As such, aircraft hand tools include a variety of equipment pieces such as wrenches, hammers, screw drivers, cutters, and more. As hand tools are extremely useful for a number of MRO services, having an understanding of their common types and uses can be beneficial for anyone working on aircraft or procuring tool types for their operations.

Like any other part of an aircraft, the windows, especially the windshield, require careful maintenance. The pilot must have a clear and unobstructed view through the windshield in order to properly monitor conditions on the horizon, avoid debris, and carry out their general flight duties. Using the proper cleaning products and techniques, as well as understanding a bit about the material you are working with, will help keep your aircraft windows and windshield look and perform as good as new. In this blog, we will discuss the basics of aircraft window and windshield maintenance.