EASA has published a Proposed Airworthiness Directive applicable to the Standard Cirrus. This follows a bearing failure that caused a tailplane to disconnect on the ground. The proposed AD can be viewed here.

EASA have issued a State of Design Airworthiness Directive from the FAA relevant to Lycoming engines. See AD US-2024-21-02 – LYCOMING ENGINES: Reciprocating Engine – Connecting Rod Bushing – Inspections / Replacement  

The CAA has reminded the GA community that two CS-STAN (Standard Change) are already available which enable suitable aircraft to utilise unleaded aviation gasoline. CS-SC202c and CS-SC203c can be used in conjunction with approvals from both airframe and engine manufacturers to utilise certain unleaded fuels and update manuals and placards…

The latest BGA technical news sheet (TNS 1-2024) has been sent to BGA inspectors. The information will also be of interest to owners who carry out pilot-owner maintenance. TNS 1-2024 can be viewed here.

The following BGA airworthiness courses are available for booking: BGA Inspector Refresher (also suitable for potential new BGA inspectors) 11th October 2024 9.30 – 5.30 12th October 2024 9.30 – 5.30 18th October 2024 9.30 – 5.30 19th October 2024 9.30 – 5.30 ARC/NARC (for experienced BGA inspectors) 14th November…

By way of an update to our news item of 16th August, regarding a recently published PA25 Pawnee airworthiness directive, the BGA is continuing to work with the UK CAA to ensure a proportionate outcome and is confident that a workable solution will be identified.

The PA25 Pawnee type certificate holder is based in Argentina. An airworthiness directive has been published by the Argentinian CAA. The AD involves ongoing inspection of the wing structure, potentially including non-destructive testing. Any club that operates a PA25 Pawnee that has yet to engage with the small group involved with developing a proportionate and…

Some pilots may be surprised that they can legally carry out and certify limited maintenance on their sailplane, i.e. without the need for a BGA inspector. You can read more about pilot-owner maintenance privileges here.

Standard Cirrus, Janus and Nimbus 2 owners have been contacted by the BGA office with details of a recommended inspection relating to all-flying tailplanes. If you own or operate one of these gliders and have not received the information, please contact the BGA office for a copy of the email.

Owners of Puchaczs have been supplied with details of the Allstar approved repair scheme for the previously publicised seat back defect. Any Puchacz owner at a BGA club who has not received the information or needs further guidance can contact BGA CTO Gordon MacDonald via the BGA office.