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As both a line person and private pilot, I’ve seen a good share of the tricks people try to pull on the ramp when they fail to free their airplane from its tiedown or chocks before starting an engine. One common factor is they think no one is watching. My first example came when I was working the line at the local airport. The FBO had recently changed hands, and was now operated by the same outfit running another small airport about 20 miles up the road. Naturally, management of both facilities “commuted” between them by air. On the afternoon in question, one of the managers had flown a 172 in ..read more

January 1, 2024, Mansfield, La. Beech C23 Sundowner The pilot later reported conducting a normal, full-flap landing to the runway. Upon touching down, the airplane’s nose landing gear collapsed,… To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Aviation Safety Start a subscription to Aviation Safety for just $18. And access all of our online content - over 5,000 articles - free of charge. Subscribe today and save 39%. It's like getting 2 months FREE! Already Subscribed? Click Here to Sign In | Forgot your password? | Activate Web Access ..read more

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Beech C90A King Air Worn Fuel Cap The crew noticed fuel leaking from the right hand outboard fuel cap. Aircraft returned and the fuel cap was replaced with a new one. The aircraft has since flown 4.9 hours with no defects noted. Part total time: Unknown Beech 300 King Air Unsecured Fuel Cap Lanyard The crew noticed fuel streaming from the right main fuel cap. Maintenance found the fuel cap lanyard on top of the flange. Lanyard was removed, cap was secured. Part total time: Unknown Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP Deteriorated Gaskets Found both fuel caps with gaskets under vent body deteriorated and squ ..read more

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