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As the Beacon Turns

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | General Feature, Maintenance, safety

When an accident report hits the wires, most people see a headline. Mechanics see something different. Reflections on the MD-11 Accident.

Unlocking Engine Insights 101

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | Avionics, General Feature

These devices aren’t about flashy gizmos; they’re about making engine health visible, catching problems early, and giving you real-world data that pays off in safety, reliability, and lower costs.

Pass the Vision Portion of Your Medical

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | Sponsored Content

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Cessna Owner March 2026

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | 2026 Issues, All Digital Issues

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FAA Releases Draft Plan for Transition to Unleaded Aviation Fuel

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | FAA Announcements & Certifications, News

The FAA has released a draft plan outlining its approach to transitioning piston aircraft from 100LL to unleaded aviation fuel and is inviting pilots, aircraft owners, and industry stakeholders to provide feedback.

FAA Awards Radar Contracts, Launching Long-Awaited System Replacement

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | News

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration have awarded contracts to begin replacing the nation’s aging ground-based radar system

Cessna Owner February 2026

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | 2026 Issues, All Digital Issues

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Invasive Maintenance Procedures

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | Maintenance

“Routine” is a basic safety building block for all of the complex operations we do every day. Stay smart, stay safe—routinely!

Protect Your Propeller: Simple Planning and Maintenance Can Postpone Prop Replacement

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | Maintenance

Have you looked at your propeller lately? I mean, have you really examined it and run your fingers along the leading edge during your preflight to detect any nicks or dings?

Reflections on a Cessna 172B

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | Featured Plane

Cessna 172s are common enough. But when Conner Vital’s 1961 Cessna 172B glides onto the runway, it makes a big splash. It’s nicknamed “Reflections”

New uAvionix Upgrade Advances AV-30 Capabilities

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | New Products & Services, News

A new upgrade to the uAvionix AV-30 software (version 3.2.0) adds a new level of capability that will give pilots a streamlined Foreflight-to panel experience.

Hartzell PowerUP S-1200 Magnetos Receive FAA Approval

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | News

The FAA has granted Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for Hartzell Engine Tech’s PowerUP S-1200 magneto.

Cessna Owner Magazine 2026 Source Guide

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | 2026 Issues, All Digital Issues

From air filters and appraisals to vortex generators and window repair, the annual Source Guide has been the “Yellow Pages” of the Cessna owner community for more than 15 years.

SOS: Seasonal Oil Syndrome

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | Maintenance, safety

Back in the later years of the 1970s, I was just coming out of my disco phase and was learning the ropes as a fledgling aircraft mechanic.

McFarlane Acquires Several P. Ponk Aviation STC’s

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | News

McFarlane Aviation, a Victor Sierra company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of three Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) from P. Ponk Aviation.