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https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/november/03/aopa-demonstrates-use-of-100-octane-unleaded-fuel

From FAA order 8900.. https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID119948560420230104014257.0001

Back in the 70’s & 80’s, folks would put together Bell 47’s from used and surplus parts. The person putting it together made their own data plate. That’s why there were more 47’s than Bell built.

Something failed between the shunt and the meter windings..

Lycoming is the only FAA-authorized manufacturer that can rebuild your Lycoming engine to an absolute zero-time status. We test every rebuilt engine part to new tolerances, so they meet the same requirements as a brand new Lycoming aircraft engine.

The Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil (or Squirrel), now Airbus Helicopters H125, is a single-engine light utility helicopteroriginally designed and manufactured in France by Aérospatiale and Eurocopter(now Airbus Helicopters). In North America, the AS350 is marketed as the AStar. The AS355 Ecureuil 2...

Elements of maintenance.. https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID142647155020221207214834.0001

Sure, but someone mentioned the FAA grounding aircraft.. GA & Air carrier are done differently..

GA condition notice: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID164288476420221212180942.0001 Ground air carrier: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID124958047520221212204557.0001

The Cirrus TCDS allows the aircraft to operate without a wet compass.. The aircraft certification basis is amended to include the following regulation at the amendment level stated (Effective S/N 2238 and subsequent): (Note: The amended certification basis allows for the optional removal of the...

For a single pilot operator, the 14 CFR’s rules are their GOM..

And don’t forget the pending rule for a SMS program.. https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/notice-proposed-rulemaking-nprm-safety-management-systems

Another reason experimental aircraft have condition inspection requirements is because the aircraft does not have a type design…

I read a lot of posts about Lyc. Engines and corrosion. In the mid 70’s I worked at a shop that overhauled Franklin and Lyc. Engines in southern CA. Had a flatbed trailer out back that had around 50 timed out VO-435’s. They were sealed up with no special preservation oil. When taken apart, no...

https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/FAA_Order_8100.19.pdf