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New FAA-PMA Fuel Pump Option Targets Legacy Piper Aircraft

Alpha Aviation Inc. has introduced a lower-cost FAA-PMA electric fuel transfer pump designed as a replacement for commonly used Facet systems in a range of legacy aircraft.

FAA Approves New Turbocharger Clamp, Offering Relief for Aircraft Owners

Posted by Piper Owner Society | New Products & Services, News

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved a new turbocharger exhaust clamp designed to address a long-standing reliability issue affecting tens of thousands of turbocharged general aviation aircraft.

As the Beacon Turns

Posted by Piper Owner Society | General Feature, Maintenance, Safety

When an accident report hits the wires, most people see a headline. Mechanics see something different. Reflections on the MD-11 Accident.

Light Twin, Big Personality

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Featured Plane

We own and operate two of them: N104CP, a 1966 Twin Comanche B, and N1111H, a 1964 model. What keeps drawing us back to this airplane is simple: decent cruise speed (fast), cheap to fly, haul just about anything you can fit inside, and do it with style — this plane is gorgeous! The Twin Comanche manages to deliver all of these characteristics with ease.

uAvionix Brings ForeFlight Integration to Certified AV-30-C Aircraft

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Avionics, News

uAvionix has expanded the AV-30-C’s capabilities with new ForeFlight integration, allowing pilots to wirelessly transfer flight plans from their iPad or iPhone directly to the panel.

Pipers Magazine March 2026

Posted by Piper Owner Society | 2026 Issues, All Digital Issues

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Pass the Vision Portion of Your Medical

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Sponsored Content

CRISP. SHARP. CLEAR. – CLAROXAN ADVANCED A big part of being able to pass your medical is...

Engine Idle & Fuel Vapor in Piper Archer III Aircraft

Posted by Piper Owner Society | News

Editor’s Note: Although this article mainly focuses on the Cessna 172, we thought the...

Pipers Magazine February 2026

Posted by Piper Owner Society | 2026 Issues, All Digital Issues

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FAA Awards Radar Contracts, Launching Long-Awaited System Replacement

Posted by Piper Owner Society | News

The U.S. DOT and the Federal Aviation Administration have awarded contracts to begin replacing the nation’s aging ground-based radar system

Unlocking Engine Insights 101: Back to the Basics

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Avionics

If you own or fly a piston-engine aircraft, adding a full-function engine monitor can significantly change how you operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your airplane.

From Hero to Bum – Almost

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Become a Better Pilot

Cold weather incidents prevented proper landing gear deployment, highlighting the challenges extreme temperatures pose to aircraft systems.

Protect Your Propeller: Simple Planning and Maintenance Can Postpone Prop Replacement

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Maintenance

Have you looked at your propeller lately? I mean, have you really examined it and run your fingers along the edge during your preflight?

Invasive Maintenance Procedures

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Maintenance

“Routine” is a basic safety building block for all of the complex operations we do every day. Stay smart, stay safe—routinely!

Newly-Restored Piper Warrior

Posted by Piper Owner Society | General Feature, restoration

Four generations of John Dunnings. Four generations of pilots. This family is passionate about flying.

New uAvionix Upgrade Advances AV-30 Capabilities

Posted by Piper Owner Society | New Products & Services, News

A new upgrade to the uAvionix AV-30 software (version 3.2.0) adds a new level of capability that will give pilots a streamlined Foreflight-to panel experience.