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“Fly-Away” Tools!   It is sad to say there have been fatalities attributed to tools left in aircraft. Can you imagine the immense emotional impact - and the legal consequences - if your tool caused a loss of life?  With a little common sense, attention to detail and time, you can avoid the dire consequences of leaving your tools where they might cause harm to innocent people.   This is one type of accident you can absolutely prevent —the cure is simple, and may keep you from becoming the cause of an accident. After every maintenance action, account for every

                     "Heading Off” Aircraft Heading Errors How often do you think about the sensitive nature of the heading reference systems installed in that aircraft you are working on? Maybe you should. Check out the new Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB CE-15-01) issued by the FAA on 11/4/2014. There continues to be a growing number of reported heading errors and anomalies in heading reference systems due to standard maintenance practices and the use of standard tools while maintaining these systems. The problem stems from the sensitive nature of these heading sensors which can be substantially affected by ferrous materials, including the