Says 2018 Citation Crash Report Self-Contradictory

Tamarack has disputed the findings of probable cause in the NTSB’s final report of a 2018 crash of Cessna Citation N525EG. The Board faulted Tamarack’s Active Winglet system, alleging that the crash was the result of an “asymmetric deployment of the leftwing load alleviation system for undetermined reasons.” Tamarack states that forensic evidence collected in the course of the investigation proved that the load alleviation was indeed functioning correctly and deploying symmetrically upon impact. Additionally, the company points out a number of inconsistencies and omissions in the official report. 

FPV Drone Community Lawsuit Reply Brief Filed, On To Oral Arguments

RaceDayQuads has filed a brief in its case fighting the newest FAA regulations on remote identification. In 2019, the agency proposed, and weeks later published, a rule requiring future drones and unmanned aerial systems to come equipped with identification broadcasting. Under the new rules, any drone operated without the designated ID reporting would not be airworthy, with the only exception for flights within specially designated airspace, only available for select organizations. Understandably, such a seismic change in the fledgling drone industry brought consternation to operators, given little time or recourse to remain airworthy, drone pilots sought to halt implementation an

AD 2021-21-04 Prompted By Reports That The Sliding Bushings In The Forward Engine Mount System Were Missing

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that the sliding bushings in the forward engine mount system were missing. This AD requires an inspection (gap check) of the front and aft engine mounts to verify the proper installation of the sliding bushings, and repair if necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective December 8, 2021.