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Conducting Borescope Inspections on aircraft engines and APU’s are very common during Pre-Buy Assessments and full PPI’s, even more so if the engines are not on a program. An aircraft Pre-Buy condition survey should at least include a detailed visual and functional review of the aircraft interior, the cockpit, and a visual inspection of the aircraft exterior. Years of experience and expertise with the specific aircraft type really helps place additional scrutiny on common type-specific potential issues. A deep dive into the aircraft records is also very important, whether the client opts for a Pre-Buy aircraft condition survey, or a deeper level PPI. Providing on-site aircraft Pre-Buy due diligence around the world is what CrewChiefs.com 's worldwide team does, whether it is conducting a Pre-Buy condition survey, or overseeing a full PPI, or overseeing a new aircraft completion, a refurb, or a major inspection to protect the client’s interests. Thanks to its team’s deep OEM experience, its standardized real-time software customization, its QA, and its global scale, aircraft market participants know that they can get world-class on-site support, every time, around the world, with CrewChiefs.com bringing peace of mind and transparency to move the transaction along more efficiently. #businessaviation #privatejet #bizav #aircraftforsale #aircraftsales #aircraftwanted #aircraftbrokerage #jetforsale #privatejetbroker #textronaviation #bombardier #gulfstream #embraer #dassaultaviation #airbus #boeing #hondajet #pilatus #helicopter #aviationlaw #aircraftleasing #aircraftmanagement #crewchiefs

Why we should live our life like an aircraft?.. We should have more than one flow of income just in case something happens. If pilots receive alerts it’s always backups to make sure we have a safe landing. That’s how we should think about earn income. One engine, one flow isn’t going to get us to our destination. We need multiple engines with multiple flows of INCOME for an long trip and the short journey we have on earth… I’m just an aviation guy, what do I know. ✈️ I fly Red, White and Blue 🫡🇺🇸 #successmindset

COLOGNE- The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is addressing non-synchronous vibrations (NSV) occurring on CFM International LEAP 1-A engines installed on the Airbus A319neo, A320neo, and A321neo aircraft. The regulator identified instances of non-synchronous engine vibrations on these engines, leading to the issuing of an airworthiness directive (AD). #AirbusA320neo #AirbusA320neoCFMLEAP #AirbusA320neoCFMLEAPEngine #AirbusA320neoCFMLEAPEngineIssues #AirbusA320neoEngines #CFMLEAP1AEngines #CFMLEAPEngines #EASA #EASAAD #EuropeAmerica

The FAA's Part 145 certification, crucial for commercial aviation operators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), now allows Archer to operate a repair station. Note: The AvcatABC link in one of the comments (below), proposes to update the (Dec 22 Revision) Part 66 scope of EuASAgency approved organisational Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML) Categories, clarifying B1 Technician level of national qualification - in-support of a Principle Place of Business (PPoB) EuASAgency 145.A.35 Certifying / Support staff Personal authorisation certificate / approval issue. Best of luck.

COLOGNE- The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is addressing non-synchronous vibrations (NSV) occurring on CFM International LEAP 1-A engines installed on the Airbus A319neo, A320neo, and A321neo aircraft. The regulator identified instances of non-synchronous engine vibrations on these engines, leading to the issuing of an airworthiness directive (AD). #AirbusA320neo #AirbusA320neoCFMLEAP #AirbusA320neoCFMLEAPEngine #AirbusA320neoCFMLEAPEngineIssues #AirbusA320neoEngines #CFMLEAP1AEngines #CFMLEAPEngines #EASA #EASAAD #EuropeAmerica

An aircraft Pre-Buy condition survey should at least include a detailed visual/functional review of the aircraft interior, the cockpit, and the aircraft exterior, as well as a review of the aircraft records. Years of experience and expertise with the specific aircraft type really helps place additional scrutiny on common potential issues. Conducting due diligence on the aircraft records is very important, whether the client opts for a Pre-Buy aircraft condition survey, or a deeper level PPI. The goal is to identify issues so that they can be addressed, helping the transaction along. Providing guaranteed availability for onsite aircraft Pre-Buy due diligence is what CrewChiefs.com 's worldwide team does, whether it is conducting a Level 1 PPI, a Pre-Buy condition survey, or overseeing a major inspection/PPI, a new aircraft completion, or a refurb to protect the client’s interests. CrewChiefs.com leverages its team’s deep OEM experience, its standardized real-time software customization, its QA, and its global scale for its clients. Aircraft market participants know that they can get world-class on-site support, every time, around the world, with CrewChiefs.com bringing peace of mind and transparency to move the transaction along more efficiently. #businessaviation #privatejet #bizav #aircraftforsale #aircraftsales #aircraftwanted #aircraftbrokerage #jetforsale #privatejetbroker #hawkeraircraft #textronaviation #bombardier #gulfstream #embraer #dassaultaviation #airbus #boeing #hondajet #pilatus #helicopter #aviationlaw #aircraftleasing #aircraftmanagement #crewchiefs

As a pilot-owner, it's important to know that unserviceable equipment doesn’t always mean your aircraft is grounded. Many general aviation aircraft, especially those with piston or turboprop engines, don’t come with a Minimum Equipment List (MEL). That means it's up to you to determine whether your aircraft can legally fly with certain equipment inoperative. In our latest post at Quest Aeronautics, we break down the key things you need to check when faced with unserviceable equipment, including: - Legal Requirements (Part-NCO/Part-91) - Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) - Equipment List (KOEL) - Airworthiness Directives Understanding these aspects ensures you're always making safe, informed decisions. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dmuQM7jH #GeneralAviation #Pilot #Airplane #PilotOwner #UnserviceableEquipment #PilotApprovedExcellence #QuestAeronautics 🔔 **Stay Up-to-Date with Our Newsletter** Get the latest updates, exclusive offers, and insights delivered straight to your inbox. 📧 **Sign up here**: https://lnkd.in/gce57kCR

💡 Aviation Word of the Day - ACCRETE: 🔹To 'accrete' means to increase in amount by slow external addition or accumulation 🔹In aviation, we often use this word to describe the gradual buildup of ice on aircraft surfaces 🔹Accretion can impact aircraft performance and safety, such as ice accreting on rotors, wings, or propellers, leading to aerodynamic inefficiencies 🔹Pilots and maintenance crews monitor and manage accretion to ensure safe flight operations, employing de-icing procedures when necessary Example Usage: "Ice began to accrete on the aircraft's wings during the flight, prompting the pilot to activate the de-icing system to maintain lift and control"

Archer releases details on its Midnight Aircraft plant in Georgia, plans on launching by end of year Full post - https://lnkd.in/gJURxMxj Archer reports rapid progress with the buildout of its nearly 400,000-square-foot facility and remains on track to complete construction by the end of the year. This facility will support Archer’s planned production in partnership with Stellantis of up to 650 Midnight aircraft annually—making it one of the largest manufacturing facilities by volume in the aviation industry. Archer completed phase one earlier this year—inclusive grading and foundation work—and is nearing completion of phase two—the erection of exterior walls and roof. Phase three—interior fit-out—and phase four—equipment load-in and power-on are on track to be completed in the coming months. Once complete, this facility will be nearly 4000 sq ft, and will support planned production of up to 650 midnight aircraft annually which would make it one largest manufacturing facilities by volume aviation industry. Archer’s buildout is taking place in close partnership with Stellantis, with the companies continuing to progress their plans to mass-produce Archer’s Midnight aircraft together. Key features of the Midnight aircraft: + Travels at speeds up to 150 mph turning hour-long ground commutes into minutes + Designed for back-to-back flights of 20-50 miles with minimal charge time in between +100x quieter than helicopter cruising altitudes, nearly inaudible in streets below + Redundant systems across the aircraft allowing Archer to target similar levels of safety as commercial airliners + Designed to carry a pilot, up to four passengers and carry-on luggage #ev #aviation #evtol #news

The Federal Aviation Administration published an Advisory Circular (AC) and EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency updated its special condition for VTOL aircraft to provide more comprehensive guidance on certifying advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft. The FAA has previously published certification bases for Joby Aviation and Archer. The new AC contains broad guidance forming the foundation for establishing certification criteria for eVTOL vehicles. The AC is now open for public comment for 60 days. The airworthiness criteria apply to powered-lift aircraft with a maximum gross weight of 12,500 lbs or less and a passenger seating configuration of six or fewer, using battery-powered electric engines for propulsion. These standards amalgamate sections of FAA parts 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, and 35 of 14 CFR applicable to the specific type design. Regarding noise, the FAA will assess each powered-lift application individually to determine if the existing part 36 requirements are appropriate. If not, specific noise requirements will be published in the Federal Register. EASA's updated Special Condition for VTOL-capable aircraft, known as the "Second Issue of the Special Condition for VTOL," reflects agreements with the FAA on performance requirements, including safe flight and landing, handling qualities, and single-point failures. Unlike the FAA’s AC, this update is not open for public consultation. Further revisions of the Special Condition are planned to implement more alignments between EASA and the FAA. Additionally, both agencies have revised Safety Emphasis Items (SEI) lists for parts 23, 27, and 29, reducing SEIs and increasing delegation to the certifying authority. These updates mark a significant step towards the safe and efficient certification of eVTOL aircraft, ensuring that both regulatory bodies are aligned in their efforts to advance AAM. Read the full article on our blog. #AvfoilNews #AdvancedAirMobility #eVTOL #FAA #EASA #JobyAviation #ArcherAviation #AviationRegulations #SustainableAviation #FutureOfFlight