by cxomx | Sep 22, 2025 | All, Articles
Service Bulletins vs. Airworthiness Directives: The Aircraft Owner’s Complete Guide to Staying Compliant and Safe As an aircraft owner, you’ve likely encountered the alphabet soup of FAA requirements – but understanding the critical difference between...
by Brandon Ray | Sep 17, 2025 | Articles
Why Aircraft Maintenance Shops Don’t Accept Owner-Supplied Parts: Understanding the Safety, Legal, and Business Realities When aircraft owners discover they can purchase parts online for significantly less than what their maintenance shop charges, the natural...
by cxomx | Sep 9, 2025 | All, Articles
Aircraft Engine Oil Guide: Choosing the Right Oil for Your Piston Aircraft in Texas Heat and Beyond Flying your piston aircraft from the scorching Texas heat to high-altitude cold fronts demands more than just good piloting skills—it requires the right engine oil to...
by cxomx | Jan 21, 2025 | All, Articles
General Aviation Aircraft in Texas: Reweighing, Best Practices, and More I. Introduction Weight and balance play a crucial role in the safe and efficient operation of general aviation aircraft. Ensuring accurate weight and balance measurements is vital for aircraft...
by cxomx | Jan 21, 2025 | Articles
Logbooks are a very important part of your aircraft’s history. It keeps the truth of what has happened prior to your ownership because the documentation has been recorded stating what inspections have been done. They also help keep track of your engine time and...
by cxomx | Mar 23, 2023 | All, Articles
Every aircraft is required to have an annual inspection to keep its airworthiness status current. During this inspection, IAs and A&P mechanics will dig through inspection panels, inspect from nose to tail, and ensure the aircraft is safe to return back to the...
