12+ hour, 56+ min ago   (608+ words) AvBrief.com Engine TBO and Insurance I recently got a call from a reader relatively new to aircraft ownership and she was rattled after sitting through an FAA safety seminar. Apparently the presenting FAA inspector made a blanket statement that…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (911+ words) AvBrief.com Investments in Flight: The Value of Aircraft Ownership Flying for me has always been about passion — not about profit. Oh yes, I have made my living in and around flying machines of many types — for most of my…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (169+ words) AvBrief.com Lycoming Working With FAA on Maintenance Allegations The FAA said it wants for fine the company for “allegedly violating aircraft maintenance regulations.” The FAA announcement is as follows: “The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $60,000 civil penalty against…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (839+ words) AvBrief.com Continental: The Market Wants Diesels In a sit-down at AirVenture with members of the Continental Aerospace team, I asked what they think the current market wants in new engine tech. I’m talking about new powerplants for run-of-the-mill models…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (339+ words) AvBrief.com Tempest Spark Plug Service Bulletin: Inspect For Cracks Tempest Aero Group has issued Service Bulletin SB-012 (FAA Notice Number NOTC5147) because of reports of cracking on the hex nut of select lot numbers of Tempest spark plugs. The bulletin…...