Some comments in another thread mentioned a Toyota aircraft engine.
Old news: more than 25 years ago the FV4000-2T engine was issued type certficate E000052N. See:
https://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgMakeModel.nsf/0/4f36c245de33402f8525670c0069d991/$FILE/E00052en.pdf
Yes,...
Details at
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/05/14/2020-10316/airworthiness-directives-textron-aviation-inc-airplanes
Textron Aviation Single Engine Mandatory Service Letter SEL-55-01...
Interested in the Bend, OR area due to easier backcountry access (than SoCal area).
Yes, I know S21 is not really a Skypark, but airport management informs me that is the local name for the area of...
Recommended reading if you, or an acquaintance, has an F. Atlee Dodge jump seat fitted, STC'd or Field Approved:
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgSAIB.nsf/dc7bd4f27e5f107486257221005f069d/340b68d0493e081d862582cf0057fc92/$FILE/CE-18-23.pdf
Avoid...
NORSEE = NOn Required Safety Enhancing Equipment (ref http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/design_approvals/norsee/)
First we were "allowed" Angle Of Attack indicators: http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=15714
Now,...
If any of the BCP collective know of any FAA-approved (i.e. Field Approval) float installation on a Cessna R172E (Army T-41B) I appreciate feedback. Details would be nice, but even an N-number would...
More specifically, SAIB CE-16-16, Inspections of the tailcone reinforcement for airplanes in “severe usage environments” with floats or skis has been published by FAA and is available at:
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgSAIB.nsf/(LookupSAIBs)/CE-16-16?OpenDocument