Aviation Mechanical Experts

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Expertise Description: P.E. - Consulting expert specialized in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering and management with over 45 years of varied experience in commercial aviation. Expert in engine and propulsion (development, alteration, noise attenuation, repair and maintenance). Specialist in FAA and EASA regulation and certification. Expert in equipment purchases, leasing, and insurance issues; accident investigation and failure analysis; and aircraft salvage and rebuilding. Experienced in establishing and directing engineering, maintenance, and alteration facilities... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: B.S.M.E., A.T.P. - Consulting expert specializing in Aviation Engineering. Current airline captain. Rotorcraft helicopter rating. Previous flight instructor. Engineer in MD-80 / MD-90 / DC-10 / MD-11 certification / Flight Test programs. Aviation accident investigation / reconstruction. Commercial, corporate, charter, cargo, military, general, and experimental aviation. System / powerplant malfunctions, operational issues, maintenance / mechanical issues, component design / failure, regulatory issues, human factors, airports / airfields, ATC issues, aircraft... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D. - Consulting Aeronautical / Mechanical Engineer specializing in fire physics, thermodynamics, combustion, and heat / mass transfer. Expertise includes: micro-gravity combustion; micro-combustion power generation; meso- and micro-scale combustion; self-heating, pyrolysis, and self-ignition of combustible materials; liquid fuel pool burning; smoldering and transition to flaming; ignition / fire propagation in solid and liquid fuels; wild-land fire propagation; and wild-land fire spotting through burning particles and embers. Additional experience in explosions... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Consulting expert with over 30 years experience working in aviation and quality control agencies. Recently retired FAA Aviation Safety Inspector. Experienced with FAA regulations, policies, guidance, and advisory circulars that govern the issuance of expert / domestic airworthiness approvals, production approval systems, and related controls with the aviation manufacturing industry for parts 21, 24, 43, and 145. Extensive knowledge of manufacturing systems / processes, special processes, inspection and testing methods... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D. - Experienced in conducting engineering and analytical studies of the design and performance of automotive and aviation occupant restraint systems and components. Also knowledgeable in the influence of automotive and aviation systems on occupant kinematics during accidents, integrating input from accident reconstruction experts, biomechanical engineers, medical records, and personal inspections and testing in determining compliance with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Experienced in accident investigation and reconstruction; wreckage analysis; structural reconstruction; design defect analysis; power plant and vehicle maintenance reviews; systems analysis and redundant system integration and analysis; failure analysis of materials and structures; stress analysis of structures and mechanical components of systems; stress corrosion cracking including the analysis of the interrelationship of stress and corrosive environments to component failure; slip and fall involving architectural issues and slippery surfaces, stairway design... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Retired experimental test pilot. Mechanical engineer. Aircraft investigation and causal analysis. Covers airlines, general aviation, and military accidents. Investigations based upon engineering and scientific basis, operational factors, human factors, aircraft certification and statutory compliance under FARs, strict products liability, and aircrew standard of care. Piloting experience extends over 30 years and 10,000 flight hours. Flew as: engineering test pilot in both US Air Force and for McDonnell Douglas; current airline... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D. - Consulting expert specialized in Mechanical, Biomedical, and Forensic Engineering with more than 25 years experience in the field. Also experienced in accident reconstruction including automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, railroad, marine, and aviation. Other areas of expertise are injury causation biomechanics, product / premises liability, engineering analysis / R & D, medical devices, and patent infringement. Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (Ph.D.). Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Highly knowledgeable aviation expert with over 40 years in aviation accredited investigation, reconstruction and failure analysis. Areas of expertise include evaluation / analysis of aviation safety problems (including airport operations) and accident factors such as pilot error, air traffic control, human factors, weather, engine, flight preparation, aircraft & engine maintenance & records, aircraft structures & systems, investigation procedures & deep water investigation technology, and manuals & checklists. Prior expert witness... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: P.E., M.S. – Experienced product designer, manufacturing executive, and consulting mechanical engineer with over 50 years experience in the field. Litigation experience includes: patent infringement, patent analysis, trade secrets, contract disputes, physical deconstruction and analysis; product liability; fraud; and class action. Expertise includes: computers and disk drives; cryogenics and heat transfer; electrical equipment; electronics manufacturing; engineering and manufacturing management; fluid machinery; lasers and optics; machine design; metals, plastics, glass, and... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D. - Consulting expert experienced in reconstruction and biomechanical analysis of accidents, including but not limited to wrongful death, product liability, railway matters, maritime accidents, homicide, criminal matters, slip/trip and falls, falls from heights, premises liability, human factors issues, pediatric injuries, industrial accidents, gun shots, aviation accidents, law enforcement, fireworks accidents, high and low speed vehicle collisions, pedestrian collisions, tractor-trailer collisions, motorcycle collisions, bicycle collisions, and helmet/protective equipment issues. Ph.D... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Consulting expert with over 30 years experience working in the aviation profession covering both the flight operations and maintenance sectors of fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Extensive and diversified background in aviation has given him the foundation of a broad knowledge base affording the necessary skills to efficiently research and compile supporting documentation in regard to legal cases requiring expert opinion, consulting, and testimony. Aviation expertise includes but is not... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: M.S., P.E. - Consulting fire protection engineer, specializing in combustion science, fire modeling, fire protection engineering, fire research, heat transfer, optical properties of surfaces, and thermal physics. Experienced in matters pertaining to combustion and explosions; thermal radiation; foam, gas phase, and powder fire extinguishers; smoke detectors; private and commercial aircraft fires, vehicle fires and watercraft fires; residential building fires; commercial building fires; industrial building fires; rural, suburban, and urban fire... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Esq. - Experienced in Construction Disputes & Public Bids with more than 30 years experience in the field. Expertise includes complex construction disputes in state and federal courts, including: mechanics' lien; stop notice; surety bond; Miller Act claims; delay; disruption; default; personal injury; defect and policyholder insurance coverage claims; and public bidding process. Experienced with trial, arbitration, and mediation of disputes and insured claims... » Read Complete Profile

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