The CAA has published MPD 2026-002R1-E: Ascent Industries Ltd (T/A EuroFOX Aviation) Eurofox aircraft, all models: Rudder Control System – Rudder Pedal/Rudder Pedal Torque Tube – Inspection. The MPD can be viewed here.  

The CAA is proposing several proposed changes to Parts ML, CAO and 66. The closing date is 13 April. The BGA will be responding to the consultation. You can view the CAA consultation here  

A proposed amendment to the BGA developed Alternative Means of Compliance that extends the required inspection interval for non-destructive testing in PA25 Pawnee wings to 1000 hrs/4 years and thus significantly reducing maintenance cost and increasing availability has been accepted and published by the CAA. Thanks Mark Recht (Deeside GC)…

BGA Pilot-Owner Maintenance seminars are available on Saturday 14th and Friday 20th February. A BGA Inspector seminar is available on Saturday 21st February. This is suitable for initial issue and refresher purposes. You can read more and book here.

The list of Part66L e-exam invigilators has been updated on our Part66L theoretical knowledge examinations webpage. You can view the information here.

The ‘Next Generation Inspector’ initiative is focussed on developing and delivering theoretical knowledge guidance and online training, as well as encouraging and informing practical experience supported by existing inspectors and clubs. Several information roadshows have taken place at BGA clubs that are open to all. There are more planned, including…

EASA have upgraded Proposed Airworthiness Directives (PAD) in respect of DG sailplane control column pivot bearings to Airworthiness Directives. See links below for more detail. AD 2026-0009 – DG AVIATION GmbH: Flight Controls – Control Column Pivoting Bearing – Inspection. To see the details of this Publication, please click OR copy…

There have been five reported instances in the UK of Eurofox aircraft experiencing cracking in the vicinity of the welded joint between the rudder pedals and the rudder pedal torque tube, leading to the pedal no longer being rigidly attached to the torque tube. One event was potentially linked to…

Do you want to qualify as a BGA Inspector ? Confused about the Part-66L licensing system ? Want to learn how Pilot Owner maintenance fits in ? Concerned about diminishing maintenance resources at your club ? Are you a BGA Inspector wanting to train up some help ? Get the…

Pilot-Owner maintenance is an integral part of the Part-M Light maintenance rules and is designed to enable pilot-owners who are confident and competent to do so to get on with helping to maintain their aircraft. On completion of a BGA facilitated pilot-owner maintenance seminar, maintainers will be better equipped to…