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November 06, 2008

AD: Pilatus

AD NUMBER: 2008-23-03 MANUFACTURER: Pilatus SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2008-23-03 SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

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Collings Foundation Expresses Concerns Over TSA Security NPRM

Says Passage Of Proposed Restrictions "Would Be Fatal" To Tour

The Collings Foundation added its voice to the chorus opposed to the Transportation Security Administration's so-called "Large Aircraft Security Program," which proposes to add new security restrictions on Part 91 operations and operators of any aircraft over 12,500 pounds maximum takeoff weight.

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Cirrus Brings Even More 'Perspective' To Its SR-Line

SR20 Gets SVT, Enhanced Vision Added As Option To Perspective

Times are tough for Duluth, MN-based Cirrus Design, as the piston engine market suffers under the throes of a troubled economy... but the company nevertheless continues to provide its own unique vision to the industry, and to its customers. At AOPA Expo 2008, Cirrus announced two noteworthy additions to its SR20 and SR22 line.

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Diamond Aircraft Brings Glass To Its Entry-Level Aircraft

DA20 Now Available With Aspen Avionics PFD

It's a touch of class -- and, most importantly, glass -- for a venerable trainer. Diamond Aircraft and Aspen Avionics announced Thursday at AOPA Expo 2008 a factory-equipped glass cockpit solution for the DA20 Eclipse.

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Mooney Halts Production, Lays Off 229 Workers

Latest Company To Feel Effects Of Economic Slump

The latest stop by The Recession Fairy is Kerrville, TX. Mooney Aircraft announced Wednesday it will cut production as it tries to sell excess inventory into a slumping marketplace... and fewer planes in production means fewer workers will be needed to build them.

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Aero-TV Profiles The Start of a New Era: The Wright B Flyer

Wright Bros. Great-Grandniece On Hand At 'Silver Bird' Unveiling

The newest addition to Wright "B" Flyer Inc.'s fleet of historic lookalike aircraft made its public debut at last month's NBAA 61st Annual Meeting & Convention in Orlando, FL.

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WSI Broadens Global Datalink Weather Partnership With Avidyne

New International Wx Data Available For MLB700 And MLX770 Displays

WSI Corporation confirmed Thursday at AOPA Expo it had been selected to provide enhanced international weather content for Avidyne's MLB700 and MLX770 datalink receivers.

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'Fresh Pick' STC Increases Useful Load of Cessna 182P, 182Q Models

Cheesy Name... But A Real Improvement In Usability

Technically known as FAA Supplemental Type Certificate SA03608AT, the "Fresh Pick" STC increases the useful load of the Cessna 182P and 182Q model airplanes manufactured from 1972 to 1980 by 150 to 160 pounds. And, the STC does it with no labor, parts or installation costs. In many cases, the airplane’s ramp weight increases by 160 pounds.

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