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Accident Briefs—May 2025

Plane and Pilot

Additionally, the rudder assembly was missing an attach link on the left rudder cable return spring between the spring and firewall. The mechanic who conducted the most recent annual inspection did not remove the rudder control cables for inspection as required by an airworthiness directive.

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Flight Review: Van’s RV-12 LSA—Singular Success

Plane and Pilot

Individuals can attend training classes to obtain an LSA repairman certificate that, with the right endorsements, allows them to perform maintenance, including annual inspections, on their LSAs. The large canopy pivots at the firewall, so it’s up and out of the way as you settle in. But it’s not difficult to learn.

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Flight Review: Van’s RV-12 LSA—Singular Success

Plane and Pilot

Individuals can attend training classes to obtain an LSA repairman certificate that, with the right endorsements, allows them to perform maintenance, including annual inspections, on their LSAs. The large canopy pivots at the firewall, so it’s up and out of the way as you settle in. But it’s not difficult to learn.

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Pepsi-Cola Stinson Reliant at Oshkosh

Vintage Aviation News

According to CAA documents, the aircraft was modified with a 300hp engine and a Hamilton-Standard propeller, underwent weight-and-balance checks and an annual inspection. Some parts were re-fabricated at Faribault, such as the firewall. The new firewall that was added to the Stinson was a stainless steel piece.