FAA NPRM For ECI Connecting Rods
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) 360 and 540 containing ECI-brand connecting rods.…
Author: Rellihan
Any AWOS By Phone 877-any-AWOS 877-269-2967
Need AWOS? Just Call On Your Cellphone In a nifty new service for pilots, a quick toll-free phone call can now connect you to any…
Round External Power Plugs And Cables
I have finally established contact with the reported source of some of the round-nosed external power plugs and cables. Unfortunately, not exactly great news to…
Gear Cushions (Donuts) Now Available From AEC
The alternative FAA-PMA gear cushions (donuts) are now available from AEC. Kamran hopes and expects that the automated website ordering will be working on Monday;…
South Carolina Breakfast Club/BAC Southeast Fly-In Sunday 7/31
Jim Spencer, the 34A airport manager, was kind enough to let me put up the BAC SE Banner today. Not only that, he has given…
Insurance Renewal Premium Update
I previously wrote about my positive renewal experience with Norris Hibbler’s agency (Aircraft And Marine). Most of you know that Norris provides the insurance options…
FAA NPRM On IO360 Engines
News item courtesy of Tom Turner. Although the piece is aimed at Beech Travel Air owners, many of you may want to know this as…
Metco-Aire Fiberglass Wingtips – 10% BAC Discount
In addition to their lower list price, Metco-Aire has agreed to give a 10% discount to BAC members. As an aside, I was never able…
Micro Aero Vortex Generators – BAC Member Discount
Micro Aero has granted us a $100 discount for BAC members, with your member number. Please note that, at some future point, Micro Aero plans…
AEC Update 07/02/2005 – Shock Discs/Donuts And H2532-13 Handles
A new July 02 update note on our projects has been requested and received from AEC. Text pasted in below. Please note my request for…