David A. Lombardo
Contributor
Lombardo covers business aviation maintenance-related issues. He is also a writer and on-air reporter for AINtv. He has over 3000 articles published and is the author of several books on aircraft systems for pilots and on the topic of flight simulation.
He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in education from the University of Illinois, has taught aviation for over 35 years in industry and as a university professor and academic dean at three different universities. He is also a frequent seminar and after-dinner motivational speaker.
Lombardo holds an A&P Certificate, ATP, CFI and Ground Instructor ratings. He was a corporate pilot and was a research pilot and flight instructor at the University of Illinois. An FAA Safety Counselor for over 25 years, he was one of the original 13 Counselors appointed to the FAA’s Airworthiness Safety Program for maintenance technicians.
Latest from David A. Lombardo
Maintenance and Modifications
Ameco Beijing Names Ni Jiliang as General Manager
Ni joined Ameco Beijing in 1988.
Maintenance and Modifications
AfBAA and JSSI To Promote Importance of Aircraft Mx
Joint program to promote best practices in business aviation
Maintenance and Modifications
NATA Accepting 2015 AMT Employer Award Applications
Employees must complete at least 12 hours of training during the course of the year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Flying Colours Completing Qatari Challenger 604
Project includes heavy maintenance, paint and refurb.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Expands Avionics Department System-wide
Company names avionics managers at Birmingham, Las Vegas and Cleveland MROs.
Maintenance and Modifications
RBR Maintenance Adds GIV Stall Barrier Test Box
The company and Gulfstream are the only maintenance facilities that have this equipment for a required test.
Maintenance and Modifications
Volo Direct Adds to Parts Inventory
The company has more than 12,000 unique parts in inventory.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Falcon Service To Expand Maintenance Capacity at Bordeaux
The new facility is expected to begin operations in 2016.
Maintenance and Modifications
Summit Aviation Adds Bell Authorization
Expands 25-year Bell service center capability
Maintenance and Modifications
Toolcraft Adds Fluorescent Crack Detection NDT
The company uses the system to check components for cracks, overlaps, folds, pores and binding errors in the surface.
Maintenance and Modifications
CenTex Installs Saddle Tank System on King Air 350
Tanks provide an additional 180 gallons of fuel for 90-series King Airs and 190 gallons for larger King Airs.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation Awarded ODA for All Locations
The approval allows West Star to manage its own certification projects and determine compliance with FAA procedures and guidelines.
Maintenance and Modifications
IBA Gets Camo Approval for ATRs, Gulfstreams
The UK company can manage the records, continuous airworthiness and maintenance planning for ATR 72s and several Gulfstream models.
Maintenance and Modifications
CenTex Aerospace Offers King Air 250 Performance Kit
The Halo 250 conversion, developed with Beechcraft and BLR Aerospace, allows more payload in hot and high conditions.
Maintenance and Modifications
Former Weco Owner Sentenced for Fraudulent Aircraft Part Repairs
Company's former owner and president Weygandt ordered to pay $600,000 to Gulfstream.
Maintenance and Modifications
Pro Aero Aviation Acquires Calgary-based Stauffer Aero
Acquisition moves Pro Aero into new industry sectors.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Issues Unapproved Parts Notification for Embraer Phenom 100
The EAD is being issued to detect and correct cracking of the barrel nuts at the horizontal stabilizer-to-vertical stabilizer attachment joint.
Maintenance and Modifications
Safran Engineering Services Joins Duncan Aviation on ADS-B Out
The STC will initially cover the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A/3R, Learjet 60, Gulfstream G100, G200 and the Textron Hawker 800 series.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aerochine Aviation To Open Rotary-wing MRO in China
Facility will offer sales and maintenance
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FAA Proposes AD on Falcon Crew Seats
The proposed AD was prompted by reports of a copilot sliding aft on his seat during takeoff at rotation.
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FSI Names Brian Goodsite Cessna Maintenance Learning Center Manager
Goodsite has been with FlightSafety since 2005.
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Tactair Names AEM an Authorized Repair Station
AEM will provide support and genuine Tactair OEM equipment.
Maintenance and Modifications
SmartStem Tire Pressure System Gets EASA OK
SmartStem tire pressure sensors replace traditional tire inflation valves read and display stored information wirelessly.
Maintenance and Modifications
Flying Tiger’s Jay Stout Sentenced to five years in prison
Flying Tigers ordered to cease and desist operations.
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“Serious” Victory for FAA and Repair Stations
FAA reinserts word in repair station regulation.
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Gulfstream Names CEVA as Parts Distribution Center
New London location guarantees faster response time.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sharp Details Expands East Coast Coverage
30 full time cleaning personnel added
Maintenance and Modifications
PPG Celebrates 45 Years at Alabama Plant
The facility builds aircraft windshields, windows and canopies.
Maintenance and Modifications
New Falcon Airborne Service Adds Alternative Lift to AOG Support
Two Falcon 900s–based at Teterboro and Le Bourget–provide AOG support.
