Plane and Pilot
MAY 19, 2025
The weather conditions at the time of the accident were conducive to the development of serious carburetor icing, which was consistent with the pilots announcement of a rough-running engine. Examination of the airframe, engine, and fuel system did not reveal any preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operations.
Flying Magazine
MAY 23, 2025
Navigation and weather awareness are enhanced with a Narco 810, VOR with CDI, Garmin 496, and stormscope. The annual inspection was completed in August 2024 and is valid through August 2025. The panel is well complemented by a Piper 111B autopilot and electric trim, making longer trips more comfortable and manageable.
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Professional Pilot
MAY 9, 2025
Such robust operations are supported by a substantial annual budget and are essential for community safety given the regions harsh weather and isolation. The Pilatus PC-24 must travel to a Williams engine service center in Colorado for annual inspections. Pilots land their PC-24 on a snow-covered gravel runway.
Pilot Institute
JULY 9, 2025
Maintenance and Inspection Requirements To make sure every aircraft in the air is in shape to fly, they need to be regularly inspected and pass those inspections. Every aircraft must undergo a full annual inspection no later than 12 calendar months after the last one. Who should do this inspection?
Flying Magazine
JUNE 6, 2025
Recent maintenance includes a May 2025 annual inspection, fresh magnetos, new auxiliary fuel pump, and overhauled alternator. Other flight deck systems include ADS-B In and Out, Garmin’s GTS800 active traffic system, TAWS-B for terrain awareness, FlightStream 510 for wireless connectivity, and SiriusXM weather and audio services.
Flying Magazine
JULY 15, 2025
Engine enhancements include a SureFly electronic ignition system for consistent starts, GAMIjectors for optimal lean-of-peak operation, and Reiff preheat system built for cold-weather reliability. Two new RG-25XC batteries were installed in 2024, and annual inspections are current. Tip tanks expand range and useful load.
Flying Magazine
JULY 17, 2025
Anyone contemplating buying one should be ready to pay what we consider to be substantial maintenance bills, with the reward being fast cruise speeds above the weather in pressurized comfort and with reasonable payload. Other than oil changes, it generally does not require additional maintenance between annual inspections.
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