< Back New LAA Course dates released 6 Oct 2023 Dates have now been published for upcoming LAA Courses for the rest of this year. To find out about specific courses and their dates, click here . Please note, the next 'Caring for your Gipsy Major' course is on the 11th November, not 7th November, as published in the latest edition of Light Aviation magazine. Next Previous

Modification & Repair Worklist Below is a list of modification and repair applications that are awaiting review by our engineers. The top of each list represents the next one in that list to be reviewed. Each engineer's workload is listed separately - engineers also have tasks that are not mods and repairs. New applications received in the last week are not shown and will be added to the relevant engineer's list shortly after allocation (allocation usually takes place each Tuesday). The lists are not currently real time, but will be updated at least weekly. Note that we operate a priority system that aims to put jobs involving accidentally grounded aircraft ahead of longer term projects - new or returning tasks may therefore be added above existing tasks. (last update 19/12/25) Engineer A Applications under review 16720 ILEVIL DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION MCR-01 CLUB Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 13966 DYNON DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION VANS RV-8 16812 PROPELLER CHANGE TO WOODCOMP SR3000/3N 1720 CZAW SPORTCRUISER 16801 PROPELLER CHANGE TO STERNA HV4-YM-B TITAN T-51 MUSTANG 16813 PROP CHANGE TO WHIRLWIND GA200L-72 VANS RV-9A 16623 LIESE EXHAUST SILENCERS INSTALLATION VANS RV-6 16808 ENGINE CHANGE TO ROTAX 912S AND PROP CHANGE TO ECOPROP 170R110/3 ZENAIR CH 601HD 16734 REPLACEMENT OF OBTURATOR RINGS ON CLERGET ENGINE PISTONS REPLICA SOPWITH CAMEL F.1 13559 INSTALLATION OF DYNON HEATED AOA/PITOT TUBE WITH GRETZ MOUNT AND MAST VANS RV-6A 13115 3 LEVER QUADRANT VANS RV-6A 14724 CONVERSION FROM RV-7A TRI-GEAR TO RV-7 TAILDRAGGER VANS RV-6A 14514 DYNON SKYVIEW DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION VANS RV-6A 15579 COMPOSITE LEAF PITCH TRIM SPRING INSTALLATION COZY 16809 IGNITION UPGRADE - REPLACE SLICK MAGNETO WITH E MAG VANS RV-9 16810 TO FIT A TRUTRAK GEMINI AUTO PILOT VANS RV-9 16814 GARMIN AUTO PILOT TL2000UK STING CARBON S4 14231 GARMIN G3X DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION BRISTELL NG5 SPEED WING 16815 PROPELLER CHANGE TO WOODCOMP SR3000/3N TL 2000UK STING CARBON Engineer B Applications under review 1484 DAMAGE TO AIRFRAME LUSCOMBE 8A 15907 ENGINE CHANGE TO HONDA 3.5L J35A4 MINI MERLIN TITAN T-51 MUSTANG 16741 REAR SPAR WING ATTACHMENT TAYLOR JT.1 MONOPLANE Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 1547 CRACK IN AIRFRAME ROTORSPORT UK MTOSPORT 1456 REPAIR TO FIREWALL FRAME PIONEER 300 HAWK 1568 Reduced Flap / Top skin overlap VANS RV-6 16744 AV18 LARGER FUEL TANK CRICKET MK6 1570 PORT TAILPLANE REAR SPAR CRACKED DHC-1 CHIPMUNK 22 1567 REPAIR FOLLOWING TIPPING ONTO NOSE MW6-1-1 1574 AILERON INTERCONNECT STRUTS RE MTD-03-2025 MARQUART MA5 CHARGER 1571 HARD LANDING REPAIR ZENAIR CH 701SP 1546 DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO CHANNEL F-1204E VANS RV-12 16796 ROTAX 912UL CRICKET MK6 1566 LANDING DAMAGE VANS RV-8 16797 DELTA HAWK DHK200A4 & HARTZELL RAPTOR 3 BLADES 69 VANS RV-14 1572 LOWER LONGERON/UNDERCARRIAGE ATTACHMENT PRIMARY STRUCTURE CRACKS DR 107 ONE DESIGN 1507 STBD AFT MAIN LANDING GEAR LUG DAMAGE CASA 1-131E SERIES 2000 16803 CHANGE OF FUEL METERING SYSTEM AERONCA 100 1554 CRACKED ENGINE FRAME ZENAIR CH 601UL 1562 LONGERON EDGE DISTANCE AT F610 BULKHEAD VANS RV-6A 1549 COLLISION WITH METAL HURDLES ZENAIR CH 601HDS 16617 FUEL SYSTEM CHANGE TO LATER WING TANKS AUSTER J1N 15328 LYCOMING O-360-J2A & SENSENICH 2G0M8/C82BGF AUSTER J1N 1322 FUSELAGE REPAIRS AERONCA 100 16732 ROTAX 912-ULS ENGINE INSTALLATION WITH WOODCOMP SR300/2 PROPELLER JODEL D119 1569 REPAIR/REBUILD LOWER LEFT WING RENEGADE SPIRIT UK 16811 SUPERECO AUTOPILOT RANS S6-ES 16731 ELEVATOR RAY ALLEN TRIM JODEL D119 15356 PSA 110 DIESEL INSTALLATION JODEL DR1051-M1 Engineer C Applications under review 16480 MTWA INCREASE AEROPRAKT A22 FOXBAT Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 1480 REPAIRS AFTER AIRCRAFT INVERTED ON FORCED LANDING NIPPER T.66 RA45 SERIES 3 16751 MT MTV-12-B/183-59B PROPELLER INSTALLATION VANS RV-8 16533 UPGRADE OF MAIN UNDERCARRIAGE STRUCTURE IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE CURRENT MTOW RESTRICTION REBEL 16782 INSTALLATION OF CONTINENTAL O-200-A ENGINE WITH HERCULES PROP 7045261-S PIPER J3C-65 16775 TRIO 2 AXIS AUTO PILOT SYSTEM VANS RV-6 16777 LYCOMING O-320-A2B ENGINE INSTALLATION PIPER PA-18-135 16327 GARMIN ?? DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION VANS RV-6 16774 MT MTV-12-B/183-59B PROPELLER INSTALLATION VANS RV-8 15869 ELECTRONIC AUXILIARY FUEL TRANSFER SYSTEM SLING 4 TSI 14550 IGNITION HARNESS REPLACEMENT REPLICA FOKKER DR1 16631 NON STANDARD LOWER LUGGAGE SPACE AS PREVIOUSLY EMBODIED IN USA LUSCOMBE 8E 16730 ROTAX 912-ULS ENGINE INSTALLATION WITH WOODCOMP SR3000/3N PROPELLER BRISTELL NG5 SPEED WING 16746 REPLACEMENT OF M7 WHEEL BEARING RETAINING SCREWS STAMPE SV4C(G) 15425 GARMIN G3X AUTO-PILOT WITH GMC507 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION VANS RV-7 13116 FT-60 FUEL TRANSDUCER VANS RV-7 16738 ADDING ANTI COLLISION LIGHT AEROTECHNIK EV-97 EUROSTAR 16798 BRS BALLISTIC PARACHUTE RESCUE SYSTEM SLING 4 TSI Engineer D Applications under review Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 1573 MINOR WING REPAIRS AUSTER 5J4 Engineer E Applications under review Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 13106 REPLACEMENT WING STRUT PICK UP ARV1 SUPER 2 1155 DAMAGE TO UNDERSIDE OF COWLINGS, BELLY SCOOP AND PROP TITAN T-51 MUSTANG 16095 INCREASE IN MAXIMUM ALLOWED MASS QUICKIE TRI-Q 200 Engineer C Applications under review 16480 MTWA INCREASE New applications awaiting review Returning applications awaiting review 1480 REPAIRS AFTER AIRCRAFT INVERTED ON FORCED LANDING 16751 MT MTV-12-B/183-59B PROPELLER INSTALLATION 16533 UPGRADE OF MAIN UNDERCARRIAGE STRUCTURE IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE CURRENT MTOW RESTRICTION 16782 INSTALLATION OF CONTINENTAL O-200-A ENGINE WITH HERCULES PROP 7045261-S 16775 TRIO 2 AXIS AUTO PILOT SYSTEM 16777 LYCOMING O-320-A2B ENGINE INSTALLATION 16327 GARMIN ?? DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION 16774 MT MTV-12-B/183-59B PROPELLER INSTALLATION 15869 ELECTRONIC AUXILIARY FUEL TRANSFER SYSTEM 14550 IGNITION HARNESS REPLACEMENT 16631 NON STANDARD LOWER LUGGAGE SPACE AS PREVIOUSLY EMBODIED IN USA 16730 ROTAX 912-ULS ENGINE INSTALLATION WITH WOODCOMP SR3000/3N PROPELLER 16746 REPLACEMENT OF M7 WHEEL BEARING RETAINING SCREWS 15425 GARMIN G3X AUTO-PILOT WITH GMC507 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION 13116 FT-60 FUEL TRANSDUCER 16738 ADDING ANTI COLLISION LIGHT 16798 BRS BALLISTIC PARACHUTE RESCUE SYSTEM 1480 REPAIRS AFTER AIRCRAFT INVERTED ON FORCED LANDING 16751 MT MTV-12-B/183-59B PROPELLER INSTALLATION 16533 UPGRADE OF MAIN UNDERCARRIAGE STRUCTURE IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE CURRENT MTOW RESTRICTION 16782 INSTALLATION OF CONTINENTAL O-200-A ENGINE WITH HERCULES PROP 7045261-S 16775 TRIO 2 AXIS AUTO PILOT SYSTEM 16777 LYCOMING O-320-A2B ENGINE INSTALLATION 16327 GARMIN ?? DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION 16774 MT MTV-12-B/183-59B PROPELLER INSTALLATION 14550 IGNITION HARNESS REPLACEMENT 16631 NON STANDARD LOWER LUGGAGE SPACE AS PREVIOUSLY EMBODIED IN USA 16730 ROTAX 912-ULS ENGINE INSTALLATION WITH WOODCOMP SR3000/3N PROPELLER 16746 REPLACEMENT OF M7 WHEEL BEARING RETAINING SCREWS 16738 ADDING ANTI COLLISION LIGHT 16798 BRS BALLISTIC PARACHUTE RESCUE SYSTEM

< Back New LAA Inspector - Conrad Ceillam 2 Sept 2025 We are pleased to welcome Conrad Ceillam as a new LAA Inspector, having attended an LAA Inspector Assessment Day at Turweston recently. As a youngster, he worked mostly on 3-engined piston aircraft for commercial flight, and on some twin turboprops in Guernsey. He then moved on to mostly narrow-bodied jets and turboprops, with some executive jets in the UK. Latterly, he worked in Finland on medium-bodied jets, scientific aircraft, and mission/patrol. Since moving to Shetland, he has mostly worked on twin-piston passenger craft. He has held BMAA inspector approvals since April 2023. Next Previous

For part-built LAA projects, the new owner/builder needs to continue following the LAA amateur-build process. For already-flying LAA aircraft, the new owner simply takes on the responsibilities of the old owner for looking after the airworthiness of the aircraft. The restoration of an aircraft might range from dusting off the cobwebs and giving the engine a good service, to a full strip down to component parts and fabricating missing or damaged parts. It is also possible, in some circumstances, to import a part-built or completed aircraft from overseas. This is generally only possible where the type is already accepted by the LAA, the aircraft can be shown to have been amateur-built under a similar regime to that in the UK, and which is readily inspectable to confirm the build standard. A number of LAA types come under the heading ‘orphaned vintage types’. These are types that are no longer supported by their manufacturer and have been deemed ‘orphaned’ by the CAA (e.g. Austers). There are also some types that can elect to operate either on a Certificate of Airworthiness or on an LAA-administered Permit to Fly (e.g. Chipmunks). Buying an Aircraft Not everyone has the inclination, ability or time available to build an aircraft. The only route then is to buy a part-built aircraft for completion, a ready-flying aircraft or an aircraft in need of restoration. When buying an aircraft, the overriding message is ‘Buyer Beware!’ If you’re buying an aircraft that is already flying within the LAA system, you mainly need to satisfy yourself that it’s in an acceptable condition and meets your needs. LAA Inspectors are often happy to look over an aircraft for you to help you make a technical assessment of its condition. Another area you should consider is whether it has enough payload to take you where you want to go. When buying a partially-built aircraft or one from overseas, you need to make sure that the aircraft is eligible to hold a UK Permit to Fly and is in a configuration that the LAA can accept. It is usually a good idea to drop LAA Engineering an email to check before you part with large amounts of money. For further information, click the button below or look in the 'Classifieds' section of the LAA Magazine Click here for more information

< Back LAA appoints new CEO 22 Feb 2023 “This is my dream role and I can’t wait to get started!” Simon Tilling has been appointed as the new CEO of the Light Aircraft Association. He will start in his new role in mid-April. Simon brings to the Association a wealth of leadership, general management and customer service experience gained in the technology sector including ‘blue chip’ brands such as Dell and Sony, together with a passion for sport and recreational aviation. Simon is an experienced pilot who has owned various LAA types, including one of the UK’s oldest Taylorcraft Auster aircraft. He’s also a former British Air Racing champion and was from 2020 to 2022 the chairman of the Royal Aero Club ‘3Rs’ committee for races, records and rallies, during which time he regenerated the appeal of air racing to new participants. Eryl Smith, Chairman of the LAA said “I am delighted to announce Simon’s appointment as CEO of the LAA and look forward to working with him to further improve the performance and standing of the Association on behalf of our members.” Next Previous

< Back LAA members - Make your views known! 25 Jan 2024 Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council's consultation on their draft Local Plan – which includes a proposed new Popham Garden Village on Popham Airfield, has opened. It runs until 4 March 2024. This proposal is not in line with either Government policy or their stated aim to make the UK the best place in the world for General Aviation. The Government's policy can be found in their publication ' Flightpath to the Future " and makes repeated references to the vital importance of airfields, forming a critical part of national infrastructure. You can have your say and tell Basingstoke & Deane Council that their proposal is contrary to Government policy and insist the proposal is removed from the current ‘draft’ strategic plan. Visit the Local Plan Update ' Have Your Say ' section of their webiste. Next Previous

< Back New LAA Inspector - Sam McMellon 22 Oct 2024 The LAA is pleased to welcome Sam McMellon as a new LAA Inspector for Factory Built Gyroplanes. Sam attended an Assessment Day at LAA HQ with our Chief Inspector earlier this month. Well done Sam! 🎉 Next Previous

< Back Engineering updates in July 7 Aug 2025 The following documents have been issued/updated in the Engineering 'Info Library' during July. Continuing airworthiness information : Mandatory Technical Directive MTD-05-2024 issue 2 - Jabiru distributor caps Mandatory Technical Directive MTD-03-2025 - Marquart Charger aileron slave strut Alert A-05-2024 issue 2 - Rotax engine oil spray nozzle Alert A-07-2025 - Glastar aileron servo-tab pushrod cracking Alert A-08-2025 - Gen 4 Jabiru engine crankshafts Technical leaflets : TL 2.00 - Revalidating your aircraft's Permit to Fly TL 2.19 - The LAA Generic Maintenance Schedule TL 2.33 - Insepctor categories for type TADS : 274 - Europa 315 - Eurostar 324 - Supermarine Spitfire mk26 Propeller type lists PTL/1 : Kitfox mk1/mk2/mk3 Forms : LAA/AR-REF (FB GYROPLANE) - Airworthiness review reference guide (crib sheet) LAA/AR-REF (HOMEBUILT GYROPLANE) - Airworthiness review reference guide (crib sheet) LAA/AR-REF (FIXED WING) - Airworthiness review reference guide (crib sheet) LAA/CFS-1 (GYRO) - Check flight schedule LAA/CFS-1 (FIXED WING) - Check flight schedule LAA/FBG-SUPP - Supplement to factory-built gyroplane revalidaton form LAA/PFRC-1 - Permit Flight Release Certificate LAA/FT-NEW - Flight test schedule, new builds, transfers, modifications and repairs LAA/FT-ENG - Flight test schedule, engine modifications Next Previous

< Back Engineering updates in October and November 6 Dec 2024 The following documents have been issued/updated in the Engineering 'Info Library' during October and November. Alerts : Alert A-01-2024 Eurostar trim system Alert A-02-2024 Lycoming connecting rod bushings TADS : Europa Eurostar Sling 2 Next Previous

< Back MTD-04-2025 Issue 3 - Rans Control Linkage Rod End Connector Safety Washers 4 Dec 2025 MTD-04-2025 upissued to Issue 3 to amend the specification of the metal washers that must used to replace plastic washers. MTD-04-2025 Issue 3 is published in order to amend the specification of the metal washers that must be used to replace plastic washers. Therefore, MTD-04-2025 Issue 3 supersedes Issue 1 and 2. Issue 1 and 2 of this MTD are now cancelled. Please refer to the attached MTD document for full details and compliance instructions, which can also be found on the LAA website HERE . MTD-04-2025 - Rans Rod End Washers - Issue 3 .pdf Download PDF • 130KB Next Previous

< Back Mandatory Technical Directive issued for Eurofox aircraft 6 Dec 2024 Inspection of Trim Tab Operating Cable Attachment to Prevent In-Flight Failures and replacement with Improved Design of Cable Attachment In 2016, the LAA issued an Alert, LAA/AWA/16/08 , regarding reported problems with the thin stranded steel elevator trim cable on Eurofox aircraft fraying at the attachment point to the trim tab operating horn, where the design forced the cable to be bent around the sharp edges of the clevis. The 2016 Alert also provided a link to, and served to promulgate, the Eurofox UK Service Bulletin on the subject, SB 04/2016 . Recently we’ve been advised of a potentially serious incident of elevator flutter on a Eurofox while towing a glider, which was caused by the trim cable failing altogether in flight where it passes around the trim tab operating horn clevis. This resulted in violent shaking of the elevator with serious potential for structural damage or loss of control. Since the cable had evidently frayed considerably before failing altogether, this occurrence highlights the importance inspecting the trim cable for signs of fraying at this point at each pre-flight and maintenance check, and, as the service bulletin explains, of keeping the clevis free-moving about its attachment to the tab so the clevis remains in line with the cable as the tab moves. This minimises the relative movement between the two which if occurring, would accelerate the wear on the cable. Eurofox UK advises that since the issue of the 2016 Service Bulletin, they have revised the design of the cable attachment clevis so that the cable now passes around a circular bush rather than being forced into two sharp bends, which reduces the wear on the cable and tendency to fray and eventually break. MTD-07-2024 , issued today, requires Owners/Operators to check whether the old or new design of clevises are fitted and for any signs of trim cable fraying before further flight. Owners/Operators must obtain and use a copy of the up-issued AEROPRO Checklist - B Service/Maintenance plan (Update Nov 2024 LAA aircraft) before the next 50-hour check. Finally, the trim cable system must be replaced immediately if any trim cable fraying is found, as detailed in the MTD. Furthermore, all Eurofoxes with the old-style of clevis must have the trim cable system replaced, as described in the MTD, by 1st June 2025. MTD-07-2024 Eurofox Trim Cable .pdf Download PDF • 495KB Next Previous

< Back New LAA Inspector - Steve Hodge 4 Apr 2024 The LAA is pleased to welcome Steve Hodge as a new LAA Inspector. Steve came to an Assessment Day at LAA HQ at the start of March. Steve has been part of the aviation trade since 1997, when he joined Arrow Aviation Services as a trainee. He pretty much learnt his entire trade there and was very fortunate to have worked with a wide variety of components from engines and propellers, to wheels and brakes, with a lot of vintage aviation thrown in too. His is now as Owner and Accountable Manager of his own company, SOAR Aviation, a CAA Part 145 approved facility. He continues to provide the aviation industry with what he hopes is thought of as an honest, reliable, friendly and cost-effective service. He has always been involved with the LAA and enjoys serving the LAA community. Next Previous