Company Says Its Mufflers Do Not Require Replacement
Centurion says that its engines are not affected by an FAA SAIB
recommending the replacement of mufflers on reciprocating engines
with more than 1,000 hours. It notes that reciprocating
engines with a diesel combustion process produce very small amounts
of Carbon Monoxide.
Jim Campbell Gets His Hot Little Hands On A True Classic
Airplane
Running Aero-News is a tough busy gig... but there are times
when it's pure joy... like those times when you get to climb into a
300HP Waco YMF 5-D bipe and head for Valhalla. Pity that poor
Campbell guy... work, work, work!
DOT Secretary Opens The First Meeting Of The New Panel
At the opening session of the Future of Aviation Advisory
Committee meeting Tuesday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood
charged the committee's members with helping to ensure that the
U.S. aviation industry remains vital, competitive, sustainable and
safe.
Leaf-Spring Landing Gear Failures Have Increased, FAA Says
The FAA has published a Safety Alert For Operators (SAFO) for
airplanes with leaf-spring landing gear which have been modified
with oversized "tundra" tires, skis, or a combination of the
two.
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