Robinson Helicopter Company, founded in 1973 by Frank Robinson, revolutionized the helicopter industry by focusing on simplicity, affordability, and ease of maintenance. Unlike the complex and expensive helicopters of the time, Robinson's designs prioritized practicality, making flight …

The disassembly hangar at BAS Part Sales has a whole new set of airplanes to work on this week—and some good stuff, too! This week, we’re breaking down a twin Cessna 414 and a rare Cessna T210R. Both aircraft had some issues staying on the runway and found themselves in our shop, where …

Welcome to another exciting update from BAS Part Sales! This week, we’re diving into a fascinating group of salvaged aircraft that you don’t encounter every day. From the sleek lines of the Bellanca Viking 300 to the versatility of the Thorp T-211 Thorpedo, and the classic charm of the …

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2024-21-02 addresses potential uncontained engine failure in Lycoming engines due to connecting rod bushing degradation. It requires repetitive oil inspections for metal particles; further inspection and replacement of affected bushings are mandated if found …

This week, we have some aircraft in the disassembly hangar that we don't see very often - a Maule MT-7, Thorp T-18 Tiger, and big twin Cessna 421B! All three of these aircraft are quite unique to our inventory. Dave and The Mechanics are already hard at work surgically disassembling th …

Robinson R44 Gearmotor Assembly Looseness: A Comprehensive Overview - This document provides a detailed analysis of the gearmotor assembly looseness issue affecting certain Robinson R44 helicopters, outlining the problem, the implemented solutions, and the specific aircraft models impa …