The FAA has granted an STC to Hartzell Propeller for the installation of its composite Trailblazer prop on Cessna Cardinals. The approval covers retractable gear normally aspirated and turbonormalized C-177RG Cardinals with IO-360s and IO-390s engines.
Company Returned Articles To Service Despite Revocation Of Air Agency Certificate
The FAA has published a Safety Alert For Operators (SAFO) to alert aircraft owners, operators, air agencies, and maintenance technicians of improper maintenance performed on aircraft accessories/articles by Thunder Airmotive, Inc. (Thunder), which previously held Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Agency Certificate No. ZK3R027M.
SAFO Recommends Comparing Any Such Checklist Against Manufacturer's Publication
The FAA has published a Safety Alert For Operators (SAFO) informing pilots and operators of the potential risks of purchasing a commercially available checklist, obtaining a free download, or developing their own aircraft checklist in lieu of using the checklist contained in the manufacturer’s Pilot Operating Handbook (POH)/Airplane Flight Manual (AFM).
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