Gemco has introduced a set of protection programs for piston aircraft engines. Gemco’s flagship catastrophic protection program covers unscheduled maintenance and engine-driven accessories for the cost of an extra gallon of gas per hour, according to company officials. Working with the aircraft owner and his preferred maintenance provider, Gemco turns “unpredictable engine expenses into an […]
Maintenance
New mandatory Service Bulletin requires connecting rod inspection on Lycoming engines
Lycoming has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin 632 that requires owners to check their engines for connecting rods that contain bushings that do not meet Lycoming Engine’s specifications within the next 10 hours of operation. The bushings were manufactured between November 2015 to February 2017. The Service Bulletin opens with a warning to owners: “You must complete the […]
Michigan sales and use tax bills heading to vote
The Michigan House of Representatives will soon vote on two sales and use tax bills related to aircraft parts and maintenance services. According to officials with the Michigan Business Aviation Association (MBAA) and the National Business Aviation Association, while aircraft parts used in the repair of general aviation aircraft not based or registered in Michigan are […]
uAvionix taps Robotic Skies for installation and maintenance
uAvionix Corporation, an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) ADS-B avionics solution provider, has chosen Robotic Skies as an installation and field maintenance partner for its line of avionics products designed for commercial drone aircraft. As part of the agreement, Robotic Skies will provide sales, installations, and ongoing field support for uAvionix customers through its network of aircraft […]
Texas GA Caucus calls for maintenance tax reform
With its reputation as a pro-growth, low-tax state, Texas should be a favorable place to work on aircraft. But it’s one of a shrinking minority of states that tax repair parts for general aviation aircraft. The 6.25% sales tax on parts drives significant repair and maintenance business to out-of-state facilities, resulting in a loss of […]
Van Allen Airmotive lands at Queen City Airport
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Van Allen Airmotive has opened at Queen City Airport (KXLL). The new company is headed by David Van Allen, a lifelong resident of the Lehigh Valley who earned his pilot’s license at Queen City Airport in 1982 and has used it throughout the years in his businesses. According to Van Allen, the time was […]
Personalized prep course for A&P certification launches
The aviation industry is on the verge of a major mechanic shortage, needing hundreds of thousands of technicians. While aviation schools are preparing students for the job, each technician entering the field must complete the FAA’s Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification before being hired. Fulcrum Labs is answering the call to increase pass rates with its […]
Infinity Aircraft Services expands at KGYY
Infinity Aircraft Services (IAS), an FAA 145 Repair Station, continues to expand in 2017, adding maintenance and repair capabilities at Gary/Chicago Airport (KGYY) in Indiana. IAS technicians are now on site at B. Coleman Aviation, based at the Gary/Chicago Airport (KGYY), providing the same full-service competencies found at the company’s Palm Beach headquarters location. The expansion of Infinity’s […]
CPS unveils Rotax class schedule
CPS has unveiled the Spring 2017 Class Schedule for a variety of course offerings: The Rotax 2 Stroke Service Course is for technicians wanting to rebuild or maintain all water-cooled and air-cooled 2-stroke Rotax aircraft engines. Emphasis is on students being able to perform a complete engine rebuild with failure analysis and a focus on […]