The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2000-18-09, which required repetitive 100-hour time-in-service (TIS) inspections of the upper left-hand cap angle (cap angle) for cracks on certain Bell Textron Model 412 helicopters.
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-15-07, which applied to all Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Model AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes with Wipaire, Inc. Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA01795CH installed. AD 2023-15-07 required repetitive 200-hour time-in-service (TIS) inspections of the left and right forward horizontal stabilizer spars for cracks, replacing any forward horizontal stabilizer spar found cracked, and reporting inspection results to the FAA.
On Thursday, August 22, NAAA sent a press release about ag pilots working to seed cover crops to national agriculture and aviation media contacts. The press release has been picked up by RFD-TV, CropLife Magazine’s eNewsletter and Farm Journal’s AgWeb and The Daily Scoop.
The PID for dicrotophos recommended the maximum application rate be reduced for aerial applications due to a risk of concern to mixers and loaders. NAAA recommended instead of reducing the rate, EPA instead require full PPE and a respirator when mixing and loading dicrotophos. Read NAAA comments on the PIDs for dicrotophos and dimethoate for additional details.
The members and staff of NAAA offer their condolences to the family and friends of Jason Wimberly who was fatally injured in an ag aviation accident on August 23, 2024. Jason was born on March 7, 1973; he was 51 years old when he passed away. He was a native of Jackson, Mississippi.
The Operation S.A.F.E. analyst training that was scheduled for October 1-4, 2024 in Cleveland, Mississippi has been canceled due to low registration numbers. It is unknown at this time if and when the training might be rescheduled. NAAA will publicize future analyst training opportunities when they become available. To learn more about Operation S.A.F.E.
The FAA has proposed adopting a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) for certain MD Helicopters Model 369 and 500 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by multiple reports of cracked magnesium cast tail rotor (T/R) pedal support brackets.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 18-21, a new convention destination for the Ag Aviation Expo. Attendee registration and booth sales are now open for the annual convention.
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