5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (206+ words) AvBrief.com Rotax Service Bulletin For Turbo Defect Rotax has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin ASB-2026-002 for 915iS and 916iS engines. The problem has to do with cracks in the engine’s turbocharger valve housing (Rotax part number 956492) that left unchecked can result in…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (911+ words) AvBrief.com Investments in Flight: The Value of Aircraft Ownership Flying for me has always been about passion — not about profit. Oh yes, I have made my living in and around flying machines of many types — for most of my…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (533+ words) The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: The Good: This product DOES make a difference in cabin temp. My wife was not in the hangar during the installation and the next day when she saw the install she immediately noticed…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (839+ words) AvBrief.com Continental: The Market Wants Diesels In a sit-down at AirVenture with members of the Continental Aerospace team, I asked what they think the current market wants in new engine tech. I’m talking about new powerplants for run-of-the-mill models…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (515+ words) They have become one of my favorite additions to the 310, and while they do not make a hot airplane cold, they take the edge off the brutal solar heat that comes through the windows. After nearly a year of living…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (308+ words) A Carbon Cub UL flies to Australia; Cirrus, Pilatus open new production sites; and Robinson celebrates a milestone. Most pilots equate the modern Cub variants (from CubCrafters, Legend Cub, and others) with adventure and the backcountry these days, as opposed…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (339+ words) AvBrief.com Tempest Spark Plug Service Bulletin: Inspect For Cracks Tempest Aero Group has issued Service Bulletin SB-012 (FAA Notice Number NOTC5147) because of reports of cracking on the hex nut of select lot numbers of Tempest spark plugs. The bulletin…...