Cessna Owner Organization, Author at Cessna Owner Organization

Special Pressure: P210R Centurion is Unique, Even Among P210s

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | Featured Plane

When Russel Moore talks about his airplane and about flying, he speaks in third person. It’s always about the people who got him where he is today.

172M Restoration Part 3: Interior Upgrades and Reassembly

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | Upgrade & Refurbish

This article about the restoration of Steve Compton’s 172 started in the July 2022 issue with a look at the plane’s disassembly and painting. In August, we detailed the panel’s makeover. This month we finish with the interior upgrades and reassembly.

Cessna Owner Magazine October 2022

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | 2022 Issues, All Digital Issues

8 Off to a Flying Start: Austin Levin Takes to the Skies in a 180H Skywagon
18 Avionics: Digital Autopilots Five Years Later
22 Sky Talk: Prop Strike Damage
26 Introduction to Borescoping Part 1
30 Kevin Horrell’s 182 Restoration Part 1: Interior and Panel
40 AWI, Acorn Merger Creates One-Stop Exhaust Shop
46 Hangar Tip: How the Seat Rail AD Inspection Works

GAMI Gets Unleaded Fuel STCs for All Legacy Cessnas

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | FAA Announcements & Certifications, New Products & Services, News, Newsletter

“This is a big deal, but there is a lot of work yet to be done.” GAMI announced during a recent interview that it has received STCs to produce G100UL 100-octane unleaded avgas in all general aviation piston aircraft. The news...

NavStrobe Gets Approval for User-Installed Strobe Light Kit

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

NavStrobe Lighting Ltd. and Aircraft Spruce announced the world’s first user-installed strobe...

Cessna Owner Magazine September 2022

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | 2022 Issues, All Digital Issues

8 Featured Plane: P210R Centurion is Unique, Even Among P210s
18 Avionics: Are You Prepared for In-Flight Loss of Avionics?
22 Tips & Tales From the Left Seat: Engine Failure on Takeoff With a Return to the Field
26 172 Restoration Part 3: Interior Upgrades and Reassembly
46 Hangar Tip: Hidden Cause of Corrosion

182 Market Report & Tips

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | Featured Plane, News, Reviews

Many people believe the Cessna 182 is the best general aviation airplane available, and whether that’s true or not, they’re certainly increasing in value as if it’s true.

FAA Announces Proposed AD for Spot-Welded Multi-Segment, V-Band Couplings on Turbocharged, Reciprocating Engines

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | Cessna ADs Airthworthiness Directives, FAA Announcements & Certifications

On July 26, the FAA announced a proposed AD for affecting turbocharged, reciprocating engines with...

Bev Weintraub Is Flying High With Her Sweepstakes Win

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | News

Bev Weintraub, Piper Owner Society member and owner of a Piper Archer II, was the winner of Cessna...

New Tanks, Old Placards. Can You Change Them?

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | Maintenance

Q I have a 1975 182p with ASI (airspeed indicators) calibrated in mph on the outer...

Cessna Owner Magazine August 2022

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | 2022 Issues, All Digital Issues

8 182 Market Report & Tips
22 Avionics: Smart Tablets in the Cockpit
26 Sky Talk: Where to Land in an Emergency
30 172 Restoration Part 2: Panel
46 Hangar Tip: Fly Frequently, What It Means

Practically Perfect: Early 172 Models are Great Retirement Planes

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | Featured Plane

Al Sidaras is proud to be an 80-year-old pilot, as well he should be. Most pilots have had to give up their flying hobby by then.

Two Cessna Books to Add to Your Hangar’s Library

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | Hangar Tip, Reviews

Whether it’s a rainy day or a perfect afternoon that calls for reading and a nap in the hangar, here are two books to consider adding to your collection.

Aerox Acquires Sky-Ox

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | News

Purchase Integrates two Long-Term Suppliers of Aviation Oxygen Systems O2 Aero Acquisitions and...

Alpha Aviation Gets Additional PMAs From FAA

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

Alpha Aviation, Inc. recently received FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval to re-establish production...

Cessna Service Letter: 182T Avionics Fan Support Screw Inspection

Posted by Cessna Owner Organization | Cessna Service Bulletins, News

Cessna/Textron released a Service Letter in late April for 182T owners of specific serial numbers to make sure their fan support assembly screws were installed. The letter was intended for 182T owners with serial numbers of...