The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD 2024-06-02) for GE Aviation Czech (GEAC) Model M601 engines. A crack on the centrifugal compressor case mount pad weld area was reported on an engine, leading to an unscheduled engine removal. Further investigation identified a non-conforming weld in the location of the failure (lack of welding penetration).
NAAA CEO Andrew Moore attended the conference on behalf of the association and addressed the attendees about the NAAA’s long-time efforts working to ensure pesticides are labeled for aerial use.
Chalk up another success to Idaho’s lobbying duo of Gem State aerial applicator and NAAA member George Parker and David Lehman, the Idaho Agricultural Aviation Association executive director, for successfully advocating for the enactment of a state law making a wrongful drift allegation claimant guilty of a misdemeanor.
The FAA’s 46th annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey (GA Survey) continues. Emails and post cards have already been sent out to those aircraft owners selected to participate. The initial round of paper surveys to small fleets (two or less aircraft) will be sent on Friday, March 15, 2024, and paper surveys to large fleets (three or more aircraft) will be sent on Friday, March 22, 2024. Please note that you should not share your survey link publicly or with anyone else. It was only shared with the survey sample, and not every aircraft owner will be able to access the survey.
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