The July Board of Directors meeting takes place on Wednesday 5th. It will be at the House of Pizza, 2270 Nicolaus Rd., Lincoln… dinner at 18:00, meeting at 18:30. All members are invited.
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New AD Issued for Lycoming Engines
The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lycoming TIO-540-AJ1A reciprocating engines that went into effect June 28, 2017. The AD, which was prompted by several reports of engine exhaust leaks, requires initial and repetitive inspections of engine exhaust system weld joints and torque checking the exhaust pipe flange mounting nuts. The FAA estimates the AD will affect 758 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. For more details, click here.
Herbert Plucker, Gone West
Sadly we have to report that Herb Plucker passed away this weekend.
He was recently diagnosed with colon cancer that had spread to his liver. The disease was already at a very advanced state when he was diagnosed and it progressed quickly.
Our thoughts are with his family.
No pancake breakfast on Saturday
Just a reminder – there’ll be no pancake breakfast on Saturday, as it’s the holiday weekend.
The Aerodynamics of ???
“The Aerodynamics of ???”
Topic: Multiple discussions of various AERODYNAMIC features of GA aircraft…
On Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 10:00 Pacific Daylight Time
Location:
Quonset Hut, EAA Chapter 157 Building
2955 South Street
EAA Building
Redding, CA 96001
Select Number:
WP2576888
Description:
Stuff a PIC (Pilot in Command, FAR 91.3) might just want to know about the aircraft they are flying. Information from the FAA and the INTERNET and other resources will be utilized to educate and inform the attendees.
To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here.
Important Change to CONUS Text Area Forecasts (FAs)
Notice Number: NOTC7226
What: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) have been working jointly to retire the six (6) CONUS text FAs, while also directing users to utilize finer resolution graphical and digital weather forecast products.
Why: The CONUS FAs (c. 1940) are a suite of products that cover very large geographical areas, have limited text size, cannot account for certain meteorological conditions and are updated only three times a day. Several NWS digital and graphical products are available today that provide the same weather forecast information found in the CONUS FA, but with much finer resolution in both space and time. These digital and graphical products provide users much improved weather forecast information.
When: A transition period of three (3) months begins July 10, where all the NWS products will be available. Production of the CONUS text FAs will cease October 10.
Where: Only the CONUS FAs are affected. Other (off-CONUS) FAs will continue to be produced, until further notice.
The Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) can be accessed at: https://www.aviationweather.gov/gfa
PowerPoint slides with additional information are available at: https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/libview_normal.aspx?id=132160
For additional details, please contact:
FAA: Mr. Michael ‘Pat’ Murphy
NextGen Aviation Weather Division
1250 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20025
(202) 267-2788
Michael.Murphy@faa.gov
NWS: Mr. Kevin Stone
Aviation and Space Weather Services Branch
1325 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 427-9363
Kevin.Stone@noaa.gov
NorCAL ATC meeting on Saturday 24th
Come and spend some time in a session with a NorCal ATC controller during this program to be held at the EAA Hangar (S-12) on Saturday, June 24th, at 09:00 at the Lincoln Airport.
Let’s take this opportunity to learn how to make interactions with our local Approach Control more efficient for both ourselves and the controllers who are working us. Are there things we as pilots can do to make the system work better for us and other users? And maybe there are things we see from our perspective that would help those on the other side of the headset make the traffic flow better for all.
All are welcome but, pilots especially, bring your questions and comments for a solid exchange of information. Spread the word and bring your friends. Let’s take advantage of this opportunity.
Wednesday’s meeting has been cancelled
With the forecast temps of 106-110 degrees this week, we are cancelling the membership meeting on Wednesday 21st.
Act Now for ADS-B Rebates
For a limited time, the FAA is offering a $500 rebate for completed ADS-B installations in fixed-wing, single-engine piston aircraft. The FAA is implementing this program to emphasize the urgent need for pilots to equip for the ADS-B Out rule ahead of the January 1, 2020 deadline. Are you eligible for a rebate? Please visit faa.gov/go/rebate/ for details. But act now! The last day to apply for your rebate is September 18, 2017.
SAIB Stresses Inspection of Cessna Main Landing Gear Actuator Assembly
On June 9, 2017, the FAA issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) for Cessna Models 172RG, R182, TR182, FR182, and all variants of 210/T210/P210-series airplanes with the exception of the Models 210 and 210A airplanes. The SAIB emphasizes the importance of inspecting main landing gear actuator assemblies for cracks following Textron Aviation Inc. supplemental inspection documents (SIDs) applicable to each model to prevent gear extension and retraction malfunctions. To view the SAIB, click here