by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 21, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20221006, aircraft maintenance, Aviation Careers, aviation education, Aviation News, Briefings, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
“The current lack of certificated aircraft mechanics has prompted many maintenance organizations to hire uncertificated mechanics to work side-by-side with experienced mechanics to gain the hands-on experience required to test for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant...
by Ben Visser | Sep 19, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220825, aircraft maintenance, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Visser's Voice
Ben Visser, General Aviation News’s aviation fuels and lubricants expert, offers his top tips to get your aircraft engine to full Time Between Overhauls (TBO). Read...
by Paul McBride | Sep 14, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220908, aircraft maintenance, Ask Paul, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots
A lot of people believe the recommended oil change intervals is something the oil companies push in order to sell more oil. It’s obvious that they’ve never seen the inside of an engine that has had infrequent oil changes and the damage caused by corrosion....
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 15, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220825, aircraft maintenance, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Pilots, Products
Approach Aviation’s first tool kit supported Continental IO-520/550 engines. The new kit, ADCKIT2, adds support for Alternator Drive Coupling inspection and installation on Continental C-75/85/90/115/125/145, E-165/185/225, O-200/300, IO-240/360 series engines, in...
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 10, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220825, aircraft maintenance, Aviation Careers, aviation education, Aviation News, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
“For those of you who want to become an aircraft maintenance technician, and you’re qualified and certified, you can almost name your price.” Read...
by EAA | Oct 19, 2021 | aircraft maintenance, Flying Tips, From The Hangar Floor, maintenance
EAA Sport Aviation contributor Vic Syracuse finishes up his discussion on aircraft engine starting problems in his latest column. Read...