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Aircraft engine repairers and mechanics fit, service, repair and overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as airframes, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Their tasks include: a) fitting, examining, testing and servicing aircraft engines; b) replacing engine components or complete engines; c) examining and inspecting airframes and aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to detect wear, cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems; d) maintaining, repairing, overhauling, modifying and testing aircraft structural, mechanical and hydraulic systems; e) reading and interpreting manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components; f) maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding aircraft structures, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals; g) inspecting completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation; h) maintaining repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance; i) installing and testing electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft; j) connecting components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems. Examples of the occupations classified here: Aeromechanic, Aircraft engine fitter, Aircraft maintenance supervisor, Aircraft mechanic, Aircraft production/maintenance assistant, Aircraft restorer, Aircraft service technician, Airframe and power plant mechanic, Airframe fitter, Airmotive & equipment mechanic, Aviation maintenance technician, Helicopter mechanic, Jet engine mechanic, Pneudraulic systems mechanic (aircraft), Powerplant mechanic (aircraft), Rocket engine component mechanic Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics) -7421, Avionics technician -7421, Aircraft engine assembler -8211