AV Web
MAY 8, 2025
It was the first flight following its annual inspection. Air traffic control audio captured a pilot reporting an issue with the rudder, stating they were only able to make left turns. Witness videos and preliminary ADS-B data confirmed that the aircraft completed multiple left 360-degree turns at low altitude.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Each letter in AVIATES represents a specific maintenance check or inspection that Federal aviation regulations require in order to keep an aircraft airworthy. Here’s what it means: A – Annual Inspection An annual inspection is required every 12 months for all aircraft. ELT inspection is for unexpected emergencies.
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AV Web
APRIL 22, 2025
As it turns out, air traffic controllers dont always display ADS-B data on their screens. Another issue, I was told, is that sometimes the ADS-B Out settings might reset to default when the aircrafts battery is disconnectedperhaps during annual inspections for the battery capacity checkor when replacing the battery.
Plane and Pilot
MAY 19, 2025
The mechanic who conducted the most recent annual inspection did not remove the rudder control cables for inspection as required by an airworthiness directive. The pilot set up for an off-airport landing, and notified air traffic control of his intentions to land in a field.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 2, 2025
Nanchang CJ-6A Merrickville, New York/Injuries: 2 Serious NTSB Report: ERA23LA351 The pilot who held an ATP certificate and 15,000 hours of which 60 hours were in the make and model of aircraft reported that during a cross-country flight he chose to divert to a closer airport due to weather and air traffic control delays.
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