Airworthiness News
Eurofox aircraft - mandatory technical directive
Posted onFollowing a BGA occurrence report, the Light Aircraft Association has issued today Mandatory Technical Directive MTD-07-2024 – Eurofox Trim Cables, which is applicable to all LAA Permit Eurofox aircraft being used as glider tugs. LAA Permit Eurofox owners should receive a copy of the MTD via email.
Standard Cirrus - proposed AD
Posted onEASA 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.
Lycoming engine Airworthiness Directive
Posted onEASA 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
Use of unleaded fuel in aircraft engines
Posted onThe 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…
Technical News Sheet 1-2024
Posted onThe 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.
BGA airworthiness training
Posted onThe 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…
PA25 AD - update
Posted onBy 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.
PA25 PAWNEE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
Posted onThe 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…
Pilot owner maintenance privileges
Posted onSome 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.
All flying tailplane inspection
Posted onStandard 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.