AV Web

MAY 8, 2025

A suspected rudder malfunction may have contributed to the crash of a Cessna 310R near Boca Raton, Florida, that killed all three people on board April 11, according to preliminary findings from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). It was the first flight following its annual inspection.

Rudder 90

Rudder Annual Inspection Air Traffic Control Pilot 90

Plane and Pilot

MAY 19, 2025

Luscombe 8F Palmer, Texas/Injuries: None NTSB Report: CEN23LA17 The pilot, who had approximately 820 hours total time of which 573 hours were in the accident aircraft, reported that during the landing approach, he felt the left rudder cable break, resulting in a loss of rudder control.

Rudder 71

Rudder Airplanes Annual Inspection Runway 71

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 3, 2025

In addition to touting the gear as a modern safety measure, the aircraft eschewed rudder pedals in favor of ailerons and rudders that were interconnected. Today, many Ercoupes have had rudder pedals installed, primarily to placate pilots unwilling to adapt to the simplicity of the original design.

Rudder 75

Rudder Annual Inspection Aileron Airplanes 75

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The rudder, elevators, and wingtips sport a cheerful checkered pattern reminiscent of the 150 Aerobat. An annual inspection completed in September included a new battery, spark plugs, mag harness, main tires, and mufflers—more items the next owner won’t have to worry about for quite some time.

Annual Inspection 98

Annual Inspection Rudder Airplanes Pilot 98

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

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 rudder hardly calls attention to itself outside of having plenty of authority. A nuance, perhaps.

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Flying Magazine

MAY 5, 2025

Maintenance facility and individual mechanic recommendations for annual inspections and regular maintenance. Spend some time learning high-angle-of-attack maneuvers and other stick-and-rudder skills before starting the long cross-country, or before you cut the instructor loose after completing the trip.

Pilot 89

Pilot Airplanes Center of Gravity Annual Inspection 89

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

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 rudder hardly calls attention to itself outside of having plenty of authority. A nuance, perhaps.

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98