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To: Sun Tzu who wrote (11153)	3/15/1999 8:30:00 PM
From: Lee Lichterman III	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 16960

OK, you got me. I'll bite on this one. Computer repair of Aircraft is already being done. The problem with regular computers as I get the feel this one is, is the voltage they run on. Aircraft power is generally 28 DC and 118 3 phase AC. While you can run many "normal" household appliances on the aircraft A/C power, there are many items that will literally blow up. Soldering irons were one thing we always had problems with when new guys would first start out. While the idea is feasable, most of the systems now test the aircraft during flight with an on board computer, record the faults for display upon landing and then the same computer is used to isolate the malfunctions. A separate computer was tried for a while at least in the Air Force but ruggedizing them was a problem since us knuckle draggers tend to be harsh on test equipment. Also, while you do need your hands free to work, you also need clear vision with both eyes so you have depth perception and can see what you are working on, especially wiring in a hard to reach area. Something like this might be feasable in the small aircraft repair but don't expect it to catch on much in commercial or military applications. FWIW, Lee