AV Web
JANUARY 2, 2025
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.
Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Among the most popular general aviation types ever produced, Piper’s venerable PA-28 series is widely regarded as one of the easiest to own, maintain, and fly. The most recent annual inspection was completed recently, and over the past few years, a number of significant items have been addressed.
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Plane and Pilot
MARCH 23, 2025
Add in the cost of an annual inspection and it is prudent to develop a realistic budget for the first-year surprises that inevitably arise. Find a Broker The first step in any aircraft buy should be a visit to a reputable aviation insurance broker. Manual cable-operated flaps are generally less expensive than electric ones.
Flying Magazine
MAY 23, 2025
For many general aviation pilots, the Piper Arrow occupies an important spot in aircraft evolutioncomplex enough to challenge and reward but accessible enough to own and operate without a second mortgage. The annual inspection was completed in August 2024 and is valid through August 2025.
Flying Magazine
JULY 4, 2025
1961 Cessna 172C Skyhawk [Courtesy: Southwest Aero] A Cleveland brakes STC improves stopping power, and the aircraft has received a conversion from the original generator to an alternator system. ELT and annual inspections are current through August 2025. Factory wheel fairings are included, though not currently installed.
Flying Magazine
JULY 17, 2025
Owner Comments As owners consistently report in our PA-46 surveys, the airplane is well supported by one of the best owner groups in general aviation, the Piper M-Class Owners & Pilots Association (www.mmopa.com). Other than oil changes, it generally does not require additional maintenance between annual inspections.
Northstar VFR
AUGUST 25, 2024
These required inspections are vitally important to the safe operation of general aviation aircraft, so even student pilots are required to know the basics to pass a Private Pilot checkride. The “100 hour inspection” is very similar to the annual inspection of the airframe, powerplant, and propeller.
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