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GroundCrew Issue - December 2008 - Page Three

Team Updates

Team Coates
Dale Coates' team of David Mozombite, Gertjan Kamphorst, and Paul Jones, completed the extensive restoration process of the MAF Cessna 206 from Chad, Africa. The airplane was recently secured in a shipping container and sent to South Africa where it will continue in missionary service with MAF.

MAF Chad’s restored Cessna 206 outside Hangar A.

Team Dunkley
Mike Dunkley’s team of Scott Grote, Chuck Egbert, and Josh Adelsberger focused their efforts on completing the long-term restoration of the Cessna 206 for Alas de Socorro in Honduras. Corrosion in the wings provided an unexpected challenge.

(left) David Mozombite and Paul Jones inflate the nose gear tire after inspecting the wheel and bearings.
(center) Ian records inspection items while David, Paul, and Dennis Sattertwaite research a repair.
(right) Gertjan Kamphorst safety-wires engine components on the King Air.

Team Hengst
Ian Hengst and Scott Lazaros joined Team Dunkley in working on the Honduran 206. Ian also supervised a phase inspection and repairs on Gospel Carrier International’s King Air 200. Scott continued work on the Moody Aviation 182.

(left) The Kodiak phase inspection underway in Hangar C.
(right) Scott Lazaros and Mike Dunkley research a procedure during the Kodiak phase inspection.

Other Projects
Mike, Ian, and Dennis Satterthwaite assisted with a phase inspection of Spokane Turbine Center’s Kodiak. The Kodiak is a new airplane designed specifically for missionary use. Tim Obarow helped with several of the above projects and also made repairs on multiple regional aircraft.

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