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 …

This week, we have some interesting aircraft in the disassembly shop. The first is a 1950s Cessna 195 with its 1950s-style instrument panel and a BIG radial engine. We also have a Carbon Cub CCX-2000 that had a rough day but is super cool! A Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter and a Cessna …

Swearingen Aircraft, founded by Ed Swearingen in 1959, has a rich history marked by key milestones that have shaped the aviation industry. The company's journey is a testament to its resilience and innovation from its early years of modifying existing aircraft to developing its own air …

It's been about a year and a half since BAS acquired the former White Industries and rebranded it as BAS Kansas City. It has been a wild ride, to say the least. One of the key goals for our leadership and marketing teams was to bring much-needed attention to the Bates City, Missouri op …