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Longstanding Avionics Service Center Closes Up Shop

AV Web

Earlier this year, the company proudly announced it had received its MRO approvalenabling it to begin offering engine maintenance, repair, and upgrade services and allow its general aviation customers to have annual inspections, 100-hour checks, oil changes, and other services completed at its flagship location.

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WWII Combat Veteran B-17 ‘The Pink Lady’ Update

Vintage Aviation News

The planned work includes recovering all control surfaces, replacing all hoses and tubing, overhauling engine accessories, completing an annual inspection, and installing modern upgrades such as new radios, pre-oiling systems, updated filtration systems, and advanced engine monitoring equipment.

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New Plane “Out To Win” on Geneseo’s Turf

Vintage Aviation News

Paperwork has been submitted to the necessary parties, and an annual inspection has been initiated to get the Meyers airworthy. The opportunity recently arose for the Geneseo group to acquire the aircraft as part of their flying collection.

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1966 Piper Cherokee 180

Plane and Pilot

The most recent annual inspection was completed recently, and over the past few years, a number of significant items have been addressed. The panel features dual Garmin G5 flight instruments and no remaining vacuum instruments or vacuum system, increasing useful load while improving capability and reliability.

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Annual 2024

Gary's Flight Journal

Day 1 Reposition It’s that time of year, annual inspection for our Commander. I think Bill would agree the seat removal is the hardest part of the annual inspection. I was up early and headed to the airport to sump my fuel and get in the air. I took off from runway three-two and pointed for New Garden Airport, N57.

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1969 Cessna 150K

Plane and Pilot

An annual inspection completed in September included a new battery, spark plugs, mag harness, main tires, and mufflers—more items the next owner won’t have to worry about for quite some time.

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AVIATES Acronym Explained

Pilot Institute

Each letter in AVIATES represents a specific maintenance check or inspection that Federal aviation regulations require in order to keep an aircraft airworthy. Here’s what it means: A – Annual Inspection An annual inspection is required every 12 months for all aircraft. This helps you know when the next one is due.