8 Featured Plane: The 177RG Cardinal
16 Avionics: Electronic Conspicuity
20 Sky Talk: Save Money With Owner-Assisted Annuals
24 T182 Transformation
34 Industry News
46 Hangar Tip: How to Check Seat Rollers
On the Cover: Photo of Eric and Vaynus Bradley’s 1976 177RG Cardinal by Jack Fleetwood
AD 2023-05-16, adopted March 15, 2023, supersedes AD 2023-04-08, adopted February 23, 2023. The FAA has provided guidance in the form of a flowchart to assist in complying with AD 2023-05-16. Every Continental engine model listed in section (c) of the AD, titled “Applicability” is affected by this AD. However, every affected engine does not require the inspection detailed in Continental Aerospace Technologies Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB23-01A. Operators of affected engines can follow the flowchart to determine whether their engine requires inspection.
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Plane Ownership – Part 3, covers everything you need to know to transition into your new-to-you Cessna aircraft. The information in this webinar includes avionics, finance, and upgrades.
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On Feb. 17, Continental released Mandatory Service Bulleting MSB23-01A regarding a possible error...
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The FAA has announced an airworthiness directive (AD) AD-2022-01586-E for Continental engine...
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8 Charlie Gasmire’s Airplane Academy
16 Avionics: IFR “Lite”
20 Sky Talk: What the FAA and Insurance Companies Say About the Left and Right Seat
24 Neglected 172: Bargain or Money Pit?
30 Product Review: Lightspeed Delta Zulu Headset Review
34 What You Need to Know About Air Traffic Control
46 Hangar Tip: Where to Find Lubrication Information
From GAMI GAMI is excited to announce the opening of its online G100UL STC store. All gasoline powered aircraft and engines in the FAA’s type certificate database are covered by the STCs for G100UL, which is the first and...
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Textron has released a recommended service bulletin for the glove box/map case latch for certain...
Read MoreA few weeks after releasing Service Information Notifications regarding stall warning horns in 300+ and 400+ models, Textron Aviation has now released the same notices for models including the 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, and 207....
Read MoreTextron Aviation has released Mandatory Service Letter SEL-28-10 for certain Cessna single engine models. For affected aircraft, some 0756008-1 Fuel Strainer Bowls did not receive the proper corrosion treatment and must be...
Read MoreThe FAA has released a Charting Notice that states that, as of Dec. 29, 2022, sectional charts will be produced showing less information in areas outside the U.S. Border areas in Canada and Mexico, for example, will show only...
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Plane Ownership – Part 2, covers everything you need to know to transition into your new-to-you plane. The information in this webinar includes: storage, training in your new plane, caring for your aircraft, managing paperwork, maintenance, and future upgrades.
Read MoreTextron Aviation has released Service Bulletin SEB-21-02, which concerns replacement of the avionics cooling fan on Cessna 206 and T206 models. The original avionics fan is obsolete. When replaced, a modification is needed to...
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8 Cessna 172 Market Report & Tips
16 Gary Anderson Preserves a Classic 172 Skyhawk
18 Avionics Q&A: Recommendations on Slide-ins, GPS, and More
22 Sky Talk: Tips and Traps in Warranties
26 How to Repaint Interior Plastic Trim
32 172 Panel Upgrade & STC Now Available
46 Hangar Tip: 177 and 210 Carry-Through Spar ADs
Superior Air Parts has issued a Mandatory Service Bulletin requiring the replacement of intake valves in certain Millennium cylinders and rebuilt/overhauled cylinders used in Continental 470-, 520-, and 550-series engines. The...
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A major problem with older aircraft is the condition of the interior plastic trim. The trim is generally in very poor condition, with various cracks in the trim and deformation around the screw holes. Learn how to repair plastic trim here.
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The Vernatherm on a Cessna engine will eventually wear out, and they’re not cheap to find. We discuss the best options here.
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Cessna 172 panel upgrade options just got cheaper and better with a new STC from Six Pack Aero, which can help you replace and future-proof your avionics.
Read MoreOn Dec. 6, the FAA issued a revised Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) concerning failure of both new and replacement versions of the “Sensor-Oil Pressure Switch (Hobbs Switch),” part number (P/N) 83278. The...
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