When a critical LED used in RADIANT Technology’s original carbon monoxide detectors became unavailable, the easy answer would have been to find the closest substitute, restart the old design, and move on. We chose not to do that. The New CO-USB-A and CO-USB-C.
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Avionics innovator uAvionix and flight planning leader Jeppesen ForeFlight have partnered to introduce SkyPlay, a disruptive hardware-software ecosystem designed to bridge the gap between portable tablets and panel-mounted avionics.
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By Hartzell Aviation When the FAA issued AD 2023-09-09, most aircraft owners focused on one...
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AOPA has released an updated version of its BasicMed guidance and online medical education course, aimed at making the certification process clearer, more accessible, and easier to navigate for pilots.
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While browsing the vendor booths at Oshkosh, one pilot discovered a maintenance tool that quickly moved from “maybe someday” to “take my credit card.” The adjustable AeroCreeper is changing the way he works under his airplane.
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If you own a Piper PA-28 or PA-32, the wing spar eddy current inspection is an important required inspection that directly affects the structural integrity of your airplane. The purpose of this inspection is to detect fatique-related cracking in critical bolt holes of the lower wing spar before the damage becomes severe enough to compromise safety.
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A proposed piece of legislation could soon modernize one of aviation’s long-standing paperwork requirements by allowing pilots to present electronic versions of their certificates instead of carrying physical documents.
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The FAA has released a draft plan outlining its approach to transitioning piston aircraft from 100LL to unleaded aviation fuel and is inviting pilots, aircraft owners, and industry stakeholders to provide feedback. Developed under the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act and the EAGLE initiative, the plan aims to safely eliminate leaded avgas without disrupting general aviation operations.
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Read MoreService bulletins and other maintenance documents discussed in article Grit Hits the Fan – And a Bruised EgoBy Carl Ziegler, A&P/IA Service Bulletin No. 475C: Crankshaft Gear Modification and Assembly Procedures AD...
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In a nutshell, undocumented maintenance is any aircraft work not recorded in a logbook or official record.
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The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 allows owners to withhold certain information currently available on FAA websites.
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Flight instruction is costly and time-consuming. This story follows four young pilots who overcame these challenges with determination.
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An airworthiness directive (AD) impacting thousands of high-wing Piper aircraft has sparked...
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Pilots report to AOPA that they are frustrated and opposed to the use of ADS-B data for purposes beyond its original intent.
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The FAA issued a final ruling on AD-2024-21-02 which goes into effect on December 5, 2024.
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On October 15, the FAA issued a temporary legal stay on this interpretation but the battle is not over. This stay will prevent shops from making immediate, costly adaptations to comply with the new standards while the FAA continues reviewing its policies and regulatory options.
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