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CAF Gulf Coast Wing AC-47 “Spooky” Gets New Markings and Further Improvements

Vintage Aviation News

Photo via CAF Gulf Coast Wing Spookys maintenance team, the Ghostbusters,are working on two major efforts now: completing the annual inspection and making the modifications needed to transform our aircraft from a C- 47 into an AC – 47. The priority is to complete the sheet metal work required to sign off on the annual inspection.

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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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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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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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AeroVintage’s B-17 Restoration Updates From Madras

Vintage Aviation News

Following the completion of its annual inspection, the aircraft is ready for the upcoming airshow season. B-17G 44-8543 Ye Olde Pub [Photo by Randy Malmstrom] Unlike the other two, B-17G 44-8543 (N3701G), known as Ye Olde Pub , remains airworthy under the care of the Erickson Aircraft Collection.

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Rare 1945 Grumman FM-2 Wildcat for Sale by Platinum Fighter Sales

Vintage Aviation News

Flown regularly, the Wildcat remains in annual inspection and is in excellent flying condition. The Hamilton Standard 33D50 propeller has also undergone 274 hours since its last overhaul, with its next airworthiness directive due in May 2029.

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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.