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FAA Revises and Clarifies the Cherokee Wing Spar Proposed Airworthiness Directive 2018-CE-049-AD
By STEVE
After receiving more than 100 comments and reviewing additional information, the FAA has removed some Cherokee models from AD 2018–CE–049–AD…
PFA Contributing editor and A&P/IA Steve Ells, provides guidance for responding to an FAA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) with…
Piper Aircraft Corporation’s expansion in the mid-1950s led to the opening of a second facility at Vero Beach, Florida. The…
Piper’s long-running preference for stabilators began with the PA-24 Comanche. A&P/IA KRISTIN WINTER discusses the stabilator system and its most…
The 16th Annual Gathering at Waupaca – July 18-19, 2020 Fun, food and friendship are again planned for our 16th annual Gathering…
01/15/21 Editor’s note: The final Airworthiness Directive has been issued and differs from this proposed version. A proposed AD requires…
A report on the 2018 Gathering at Waupaca, a recap of Oshkosh—and tips to help you plan your next trip.…
When it comes to PA-22 rebuilds, there are good Tri-Pacers and there are great Tri-Pacers. This is the story of…
11 tips to help you make a smart buying decision. The most important rule in the sales game is “you…
Q: Hi Steve, Couple of questions for you. I own a 1975 Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II Turbo. I have air…
(This article is from November 2018, please confirm current information before planning a trip) Whether you are passing through or…
“King Salmon Tower, Cherokee N32785 is a Cherokee Six, 8 miles east of the field; inbound for landing Runway 18;…
