Continental Diesel: New FAA-AD on cylinder heads – what does this mean for EU operators?

admin Oct 30, 2025 3 min read
Continental Diesel: New FAA-AD on cylinder heads – what does this mean for EU operators?

The FAA published the AD 2025-20-18 for Continental TAE 125-02-125 engines on 15 October 2025, effective from 30 October 2025.

Before buying an aircraft: This is why professional support is worthwhile (ELA1)

admin Oct 21, 2025 3 min read
Before buying an aircraft: This is why professional support is worthwhile (ELA1)

An attractive purchase price is quickly found – the total cost and technical substance of an aircraft is rarely seen.

Read oil analysis correctly – how to make smart maintenance decisions

admin Oct 18, 2025 4 min read
Read oil analysis correctly – how to make smart maintenance decisions

Summary: A single oil analysis is a snapshot – the trend decides.Take care of wear metals, fuel dilution, silicon, viscosity, water/glycol and acid/base numbers

EASA/FAA ADs & Service Bulletins

admin Oct 10, 2025 1 min read
EASA/FAA ADs & Service Bulletins

Period: 01.-07. November 2025 Piper PA-28 no Robin DR400 no Diamond DA40 no Diamond DA20 no Diamond HK36 no

Autumn glaciation – 5 checks

admin Oct 10, 2025 2 min read
Autumn glaciation – 5 checks

Ice glaciation in autumn: 5 checks, the 90 % Prevent cases **Short version:** Cool, humid air + partial load = high risk.

smaller aerodrome festivals 2026

admin Oct 10, 2025 2 min read
smaller aerodrome festivals 2026

Germany (DE) AIRPORT LIFE (EDAC Altenburg) — 30-31 May 2026. Large GA meeting with Bundeswehr and Antonov AN2 among others. DOLKOSH

Major Fairs and Aerodrome Festivals 2026

admin Feb 9, 2021 2 min read
Major Fairs and Aerodrome Festivals 2026

Leading trade fairs & large airshows: AERO Friedrichshafen (DE) – 22-25 April 2026, Messe Friedrichshafen. aero-expo.com+1 Bundeswehr Day 2026 – 6 June 2026,