Flight Training – July 14, 2026
N400MF has flown approximately 20 hours for flight training this week, with three PIC type ratings completed!
return to service – june 3, 2026
Another round of engine runs and a fast taxi test have been completed.
return to service – may 28, 2026
The airplane has been closed up except for cowlings. A second round of engine runs have been accomplished. The inspection program has finally been approved by Juneau FSDO.
Return to service – may 20, 2026
The spar repair is complete and the fuel tank reinstalled.
return to service – may 6, 2026
The first engine runs have been accomplished and post-run discrepancies are in work. Work on the spar repair continues.
return to service – april 29, 2026
Seats have been reinstalled in the aircraft. The spar repair is in progress.
return to service – april 22, 2026
The propeller installations are complete. The 91.411 and 91.413 checks are in progress.
return to service – april 15, 2026
Propellers have returned from the overhaul shop and are being installed on the aircraft. Ailerons have been reinstalled and rigging is in progress. Work is wrapping up on the avionics installation. Seats are being reinstalled.
return to service – april 9, 2026
A-check discrepancies and the avionics work scope are approaching completion. Aerometal is working with the Juneau FSDO on inspection program approval.
return to service – april 1, 2026
The wiring harnesses for the GI 275 installation are being installed. Magnetos and Carburetors have returned from Anderson and are being reinstalled. Fuel tanks have been removed to address leaks.
return to service – february 18, 2026
Leaks on the fuel tanks are being addressed. A pulley for the tail wheel lock cable has been installed to prevent wear. Preparation for the avionics upgrade continues.
return to service – february 11, 2026
Work on both motors continues. Instruments have been removed in preparation for the avionics update. Cushions on the flaps are being replaced.
return to service – february 4, 2026
Engine accessories, associated fluid lines, and ignition harnesses are being removed. The #2 Engine ignition harness and magnetos are being sent to Anderson Aeromotive for IRAN. The Carburetors have been sent out for bench check. Heater components have been sent to Nexus for IRAN. Instruments are being removed in preparation for the avionics upgrade.
return to service – january 21, 2026
Work on corrective actions has begun. The heater has been removed, and the engine fire bottle sent out for service.
return to service – january 14, 2026
Propellers have been removed and sent to Northwest Propellers for AD compliance. Work on the A-checks continues.
return to service – january 7, 2026
Work continues on the return to service A-checks.
return to service – december 17, 2025
Work continues on the return to service A-checks
return to service – december 10, 2025
Work on the A1, A2, A3, and A4 checks has begun.
