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Episode 52: What Happens To A Damaged Blade? (w/ Maurice Sabourin)
Episode 52: What Happens To A Damaged Blade? (w/ Maurice Sabourin)
Since 1998, Maurice Sabourin has been a part of an elite team specializing in the repair of aircraft blades at Airbus. Their work falls somewhere between the skill of a mechanic and the finesse of an artist. In this episode, Maurice will give us an inside look at the work of a blade tech. We’ll follow the process of blade repair, from it’s initial damage to it’s return to service. We’ll learn technical insight, like the difference between working on a metal blade vs a composite blade. And fin...