WASHINGTON, D.C. — Some members of Congress want general aviation to undergo the same security checks as airline passengers — and the head of the Transportation Security Administration told senators that TSA is “”looking at steps”” to improve its general aviation tactics, and added that “”a more robust plan”” is on the way. At a […]
EGT: What’s normal
If you notice a sudden change compared to what you’ve experienced, then a chat with your maintenance technician might be in order.
Should you use fuel that’s been stored for years? A lawyer would say no. What does our expert say?
I received a note from Gerd Wengler who flies a Turbo Skylane with a Lycoming TIO-540 engine. He and his wife plan to fly up to the Arctic this summer and were concerned about the fuel supply. I received a note from Gerd Wengler who flies a Turbo Skylane with a Lycoming TIO-540 engine. He […]
January 2005 Accident Reports
The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, the low ceiling weather conditions, and dark night conditions.
Brakes get FAA nod
Aviation Products Systems, Inc. has received FAA-PMA approval for 31 new AVPRO “BlackSteel” Brake Discs. The new FAA approvals are for popular models like the Cessna 300 and 400 series, Piper Cheyenne, Twin Commander 500 and 600 series, Mitsubishi MU2 series, Air Tractor, Aerostar, Raytheon Beech King Air Series and 18 series, and deHavilland DH6. […]
ECi offers free service publication notifications
Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) now offers new and updated Service Publications, including Service Instructions, Bulletins and Alerts, as a free service to aircraft owners who subscribe online. The new service is an e-mail distribution known as the Service Publication eList. Individuals interested in joining the elist can sign up to receive the free email by […]
Power Flow tuned exhaust system for Beech 23 series
Power Flow Systems has received another STC for the Tuned Exhaust products it is retrofitting into a growing number of single engine aircraft. The latest approval is for the Beechcraft 23 Series, which includes the 19A, 23, A23-19, B19, B23, C23 and M19A. The installations can be made with the Lycoming 0-320 and 0-360 engines. […]
Trucking company delivers safe landings
Partain Transport, Inc., a company dedicated to the door-to-door delivery of aircraft and aircraft kits, is now delivering 450 kits per year. About 18 manufacturers, including Van’s Aircraft, Kitfox, Lancair, Velocity, TeamRocket and Zenith, have selected Partain to deliver their kits. “When I picked up my own RV-7 QuickBuild Kit at Van’s three years ago, […]
New passenger briefing system introduced
A new passenger briefing system, featuring both audio and video capabilities, has been introduced by Flight Display Systems. Designed as an upgrade to its Moving Map cabin entertainment and information system, the new passenger briefing option includes a Cockpit Controller. The controller allows pilots to initiate the audio and/or video briefings within the aircraft cabin, […]