Textron Aviation has announced that it will restart manufacturing Cessna Turbo Skylane T182T, updated with the latest avionics suite and interiors. The Turbo Skylane’s turbocharged engine generates optimal climb rates and faster cruise speeds, as well as enhanced utility for operations from high-altitude airfields. The company is taking orders for the Turbo Skylane with first deliveries to begin in early 2023.
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Finding replacement parts for legacy aircraft has become increasingly difficult over the years, but owners can now breathe a sigh of relief. The FAA has approved a new program called the Vintage Aircraft Replacement and Modification Article program (VARMA), which will allow the use of certain off-the-shelf parts in type-certificated aircraft. The new rules apply to non-safety-critical parts used in planes weighing less than 12,500 pounds built before 1980.
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Although Eric Bradley has been around airplanes his entire life and had an ambition to be a pilot for three decades, he didn’t reach that milestone until several months ago.
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As a previous owner of three planes — a Piper Turbo Arrow III (N6399C), a Piper Dakota (N8163E), and a Cessna 310Q (N69797) — I’ve enjoyed buying, restoring, and upgrading these aircraft, only to sell them as offers came unsolicited. As my father used to say, “If the price is right, sell.”
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The seat roller is a metal wheel sandwiched between two plastic discs, forming a seat roller assembly that’s attached to the seat roller housing with a bolt through the hub of the roller.
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8 Featured Plane: The Cessna T206
14 A New and Improved IFR Panel
16 Avionics: TKM and More
20 Sky Talk: Do Runways Matter?
24 The Genius of Raymond L. Meisenheimer
28 ELT & PLB Rescue Equipment
46 Hangar Tip: How to Check Seat Pin Engagement
Charlie Gasmire is a pilot and entrepreneur who founded Airplane Academy (airplaneacademy.com) in 2018 to bring more people into aviation and equip them for success.
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It was a cool October morning in 2021 when I decided to attend an auction of a local A&P who had dozens of aircraft in various states of disrepair and two huge hangars full of aircraft parts.
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Andy Watson, author of the recently released book The Pilot’s Guide to Air Traffic Control, is both a veteran air traffic controller and general aviation pilot.
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As Cessna owners, we’re always looking for ways to save a little money on the maintenance of our airplanes. That’s why knowing the ins and outs of preventative maintenance can be handy and cost effective.
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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 Skyhawk is the most produced aircraft in history. With more than 44,000 built and more still being produced, they are as popular now as ever.
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The FAA has announced an airworthiness directive (AD) AD-2022-01586-E for Continental engine...
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Restoring and upgrading this plane has been a labor of love for Gary. “It’s like coming home for me when flying. I’ve flown a number of aircraft in my flying career, but when I fly this classic, I’m taken back to the romantic days of flying.
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If you own a strutless Cessna, namely the 177 and 210, you’re probably well acquainted with the carry-through spar airworthiness directives that have come out in the last few years.
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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.
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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
