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Rudder Malfunction Suspected In Fatal Cessna 310 Crash

AV Web

It was the first flight following its annual inspection. The aircraft, operated under Part 91 for a personal flight, had just departed from Boca Raton Airport (KBCT) en route to Tallahassee International Airport.

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Longstanding Avionics Service Center Closes Up Shop

AV Web

Earlier this year, the company proudly announced it had received its MRO approvalenabling it to begin offering engine maintenance, repair, and upgrade services and allow its general aviation customers to have annual inspections, 100-hour checks, oil changes, and other services completed at its flagship location.

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WWII Combat Veteran B-17 ‘The Pink Lady’ Update

Vintage Aviation News

The planned work includes recovering all control surfaces, replacing all hoses and tubing, overhauling engine accessories, completing an annual inspection, and installing modern upgrades such as new radios, pre-oiling systems, updated filtration systems, and advanced engine monitoring equipment.

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1966 Piper Cherokee 180

Plane and Pilot

The most recent annual inspection was completed recently, and over the past few years, a number of significant items have been addressed. The panel features dual Garmin G5 flight instruments and no remaining vacuum instruments or vacuum system, increasing useful load while improving capability and reliability.

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AVIATES Acronym Explained

Pilot Institute

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. This helps you know when the next one is due.

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First Post-Maintenance Flight Should Be Treated With Caution and Respect

Flying Magazine

If you ask a seasoned aviation mechanic what flight is the most risk-prone for an aircraft, you may be surprised to hear that it’s the first flight after significant maintenance, such as the annual inspection. I learned this when I worked at a flight school that had the CFIs do the “return to service test flights.”

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AeroVintage’s B-17 Restoration Updates From Madras

Vintage Aviation News

Following the completion of its annual inspection, the aircraft is ready for the upcoming airshow season. B-17G 44-8543 Ye Olde Pub [Photo by Randy Malmstrom] Unlike the other two, B-17G 44-8543 (N3701G), known as Ye Olde Pub , remains airworthy under the care of the Erickson Aircraft Collection.