Stems From A Fatigue Crack Found In The Lower Main Wing Spar Cap On A Piper Model PA-28R-201

The FAA last month proposed an AD for multiple Piper models after receiving a report of a fatigue crack found in the lower main wing spar cap on a Piper Model PA-28R-201 airplane. An investigation revealed that repeated high-load operating conditions accelerated the fatigue crack growth in the lower main wing spar cap. In addition, because of the structural configuration of the wing assembly, the cracked area was inaccessible for a visual inspection. Model PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, PA-28RT-201T, PA-32-260, and PA-32-300 airplanes have similar wing spar structures as the Model PA-28R-201.

Ten Aviation Accidents Are Waiting For Investigations To Begin

The partial government shutdown is forcing a delay in NTSB investigations into accidents, including 10 involving airplanes.

Officially Opened On January 7

Weston Aviation, the U.K. and Ireland based FBO and Business Aviation specialist have commenced operations and launched a new Business Aviation Center and FBO at Gloucestershire Airport (EGBJ/GLO). The new facility and service officially opened its doors on January 7th January, and the FBO has already welcomed a number of visiting aircraft and crews.

Will Feature Single And Multi-Engine Piston Configurations, As Well As A Light Turboprop Close To A King Air 200

Super T Aviation, a flight school in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, has acquired an ALX simulator from Alsim. This is Super T’s second Alsim simulator after purchasing an AL200, which has been in operation since 2014.