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December 24, 2021

Uh Oh... Santa Clara County Airport Safety Issues Get FAA Scrutiny

Aligns With Call By GA Groups To Pause 100LL Fuel Ban

In a strongly worded letter to Santa Clara County’s (California) leadership, the FAA is investigating the County’s ongoing airport safety issues, including its rushed ban of 100LL fuel as of January 1, 2022, as it considers possible violations of federal law. Aviation groups, as well as local pilots and airport-based businesses, have shown that the ban carries significant safety risks as it does not provide a safe transition to unleaded fuel. In the letter, the FAA “strongly recommends that the County take action to suspend the effective date of its ban on leaded gas at the County-owned airports until this matter can be resolved.”

EAA Chapter Creates Enhanced Inspection Covers For Fabric Aircraft

Marty Harris, a lifetime owner of classic, fabric aircraft, has tackled a longstanding hassle of ownership and inspection: riveted inspection covers. "Pilots and mechanics alike working on fabric aircraft have been waiting 90 years for an easier and less damaging way to remove and install inspection covers," Harris said upon announcing his product. The FAA approved assembly kit is available for new applications or existing covers on Experimental and Light Sport Aircraft with fabric skins. An A&P mechanic sign-off may be used to replace troublesome inspection covers on certificated aircraft as per Advisory Circular 43.13.1.