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FAA Issues Clarification on SIDs Inspections
The FAA in
Washington has recently released a much-anticipated clarification statement to their controversial interpretation of FAR 91.409(f)(3). The original re-interpretation of that regulation, released in December of last year, caused quite a stir in the General Aviation community, as it attempted to redefine the meaning of the term ‘current’ as it is applied to ongoing, aging- aircraft inspection requirements. Cessna Aircraft, the Aircraft Repair Station Association, maintenance facilities and private owners alike have been pressuring Washington for this clarification for six months now, and while it does not provide black and white answers to all related questions, it is definitely a step in the right direction. For the entire text of the FAA Memo, please click here…..
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