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The Mechanic's Toolbox ®


Windows software for the mechanic to help make your job easier

 
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ou get all of the programs listed below in your Mechanic's Toolbox.

Ohm's Law for Mechanics Computes voltage, amps, ohms, and watts. Download demo

 Torque Wrench Extension Calculator Computes torque setting for wrench extensions also torque conversions for foot-pounds, inch-pounds, ounce-inch, and Newton-meter. Includes common torque values, fastener strengths, torque calculation. Produce your own torque extension chart. 
Download demo

Pressure conversions Converts between psi - inches of water - inches of mercury - atmosphere Download demo

Battery Tester Computes battery state of charge for 12 or 24 volt aircraft and 12 volt automotive based on voltage, or specific gravity. Applies temperature correction. Compares self-discharge rates versus temperature for sealed and flooded batteries. Tells you how long the battery can sit before discharge and/or damage. Includes battery wiring diagrams. Download demo

Shelf Life computes expiration date by quarter for rubber products. For shops who must keep track of cure date for rubber products. Includes shelf life table for common items. Shelf-Life definitions and discussion of shelf-life issues.  Tell me more

Alternator Charging System Checker step-by-step instructions for diagnosing aircraft alternator charging system problems. Alternator types, testing. Regulator types, pin-out diagrams, mounting diagrams, troubleshooting information. Download demo

Hose Shop Hose types, specifications, part numbers, Firesleeve. Helps you select the proper hose or hose assembly. Includes An fittings selector. Download demo

Starter Analyzer Step-by-step instructions using voltage checks for checking the aircraft starter system. Download demo

Slick Magneto Shop Step-by-step instructions on inspecting the Slick 4300 & 6300 series magneto. Program lets you take apart the magneto and shows you what to inspect and what you need to do the inspection. Download demo

Metals Identification using Field Methods Metals Identification using Field Methods Download demo

Part Number cross reference Many aircraft parts have multiple part numbers. This program finds alternates, cross references, and related numbers for over 35,000 general aviation parts. Lubrication mil-spec references and  cross -reference tables for hardware. Download demo

Horsepower Computes Brake horsepower, Indicated horsepower, BMEP, Horsepower correction for non-standard conditions,
Propeller Load Curve, Mechanical efficiency, Thermal efficiency, Volumetric efficiency, Metric horsepower, Electrical horsepower,
RAC horsepower, Boiler horsepower, DIN horsepower, SAE horsepower, Engine displacement, Heat capacity of fuels, Brake Specific Fuel Consumption, Aircraft piston engine power charts.  Download demo

Galvanic Corrosion Potential of Metals Everything you ever wanted (needed) to know about corrosion.  Compares different metal combinations for dissimilar metal corrosion and various protection methods. Corrosion types, protection methods. Learn the difference between zinc, phosphate, cadmium, patina, galvanize, and more. Stainless steel application. Download demo

Sky Ranch Vibration Computer Converts between the three primary units of measure that define vibration; Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration. Download demo

Propeller Load Curve computes changes in horsepower given change in rpm. Download demo 

Pipe Thread Ruler  Select the correct pipe fitting size or dash size. Everything about threads; metric, straight, British, AN, SAE, Port Threads "J" threads,  thread abbreviation, etc. Includes thread definitions. Download demo

AN Aircraft Bolt Use for selecting proper AN bolt size and length, washer type and size, and nut type and size. Displays bolt diameter, wrench size, bolt total length, bolt grip length, bolt head markings, bolt torque, cotter key size, washer type, etc. Includes Nuts, washers, and cotter keys. Download demo

NAS-MS Aircraft Bolts Reference charts and data for 14 different NAS and MS bolts.

Metals Everything the mechanic might need to know about metals. Properties, uses, designations. Stainless steel specifications and types.

Plastics Types of machine plastics, application, properties, and machining and drilling tips.

Reference Charts Temperature reference for many materials gives maximum, melting, burning temperatures, Rockwell C hardness, drill sizes, fractions, metric prefixes, sheet metal gauges, rivet hole sizes and drill selector, wire gauges, thread pitch, tap sizes, fraction to decimal conversion, aircraft grease chart, adhesive types, metal types and properties.

Aircraft Solid & Blind Rivets Types of rivets, size and weight, hole size standards, rivet driving standards, countersink head standards, defect standards. Includes "blind rivets" such as CherryMax, cowl fastener rivets, and fabric rivet, pop rivets." Download demo

Aircraft Screws -Photos and reference size charts for 20 different aircraft screw types, cross references, size charts. Download demo

O-rings - AN, MS, NAS o-ring types, sizes, and  specifications, inspection, cross-references, Boss O-rings, etc. Download demo

Cowl Fasteners - 1/4 turn cowl fasteners including Dzus, Camloc, and Southco Download demo

Metric Hardware - Reference charts and guides for metric bolts, nuts and screws. Download demo

Aircraft Ducting - Reference chart for Scat and Cat aircraft air ducting. Download demo

Drain Valves - Aircraft drain valve application and guide

Gears - Spur gear description, nomenclature, inspection, involute curves  Download demo

Aircraft Wire - Wire types and ratings, voltage drop, circuit protection, altitude de-rating, mil-spec listing, Supersedures. Includes turnbuckles (both AN and MS) and aircraft pulleys  Download demo

Compass Deviation Analyzer - Analyses compass deviation to predict the source of the deviation, intensity and direction. When you swing the aircraft and record the compass deviation that data represents a map of the magnetic field affecting the compass. You can then use that information to make changes to the aircraft to help reduce compass errors.  Download demo

Aircraft Wire Rope - Control cable, sleeves, and swedge ends. Download demo

Brake Lining Application - Aircraft brake lining application for aircraft using Cleveland or McCauley brakes.

Brake Disc Application - Aircraft Brake disc application for aircraft using Cleveland or McCauley brakes.

Manuals - Mechanic's Toolbox comes with a collection of approximately 100 aircraft parts and maintenance manuals. You can download new manuals into Mechanic's Toolbox. For a current manual listing.

CustomTools - Add your own tools to Mechanic's Toolbox or download new ones. See our Custom Tool library For a current Custom Tool listing.

Videos - Short video clips demonstrating various maintenance tips. For a current video listing

Engineering Manual Companion Currently there are over 906 photographs and 768 pages of information that I've written since publishing the Sky Ranch Engineering Manual. So here it is: The Sky Ranch Engineering Manual Companion a program that lets you quickly view all of this information off-line and at your convenience.  Download the program and try it out, you can access the program up to 5 times in demo mode.

Includes:
  • TroubleShoot - extensive Lycoming & Continental symptom listing
  • Pilot Articles
  • Mechanic Articles
  • Hose Catalog
  • Engine Problem Photo Gallery
  • 906 photographs
  • 768 pages
  • Measurement conversion program
  • Aircraft Compass Degauss instructions
  • Oil Filter Examination


 


 

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