Practical maintenance insights for general aviation owners and pilots — annual inspections, AD compliance, digital tracking, and more.
TachMinder now works with your AI agent through MCP. Ask what’s overdue, check AD compliance, and log flights and squawks in plain language — no forms, no app switching.
Why aircraft spark plugs foul, how they’re cleaned and rotated, and what a pilot-owner can legally do — all in plain language for Part 91 owners.
A “mandatory” service bulletin isn’t the same as an AD. Here’s what Part 91 owners must comply with — and when an SB becomes legally binding.
How to recognize corrosion, where to look on your aircraft, what accelerates it, and how to keep it out of your logbook.
The records that prove your aircraft is airworthy. Here’s what FAR 91.417 requires Part 91 owners to keep, the two retention buckets owners mix up, and how to keep it audit-ready.
Is the 500-hour mag inspection required or recommended? Here’s what it covers, where the interval comes from, and how Part 91 owners should track it.
Stop panicking over “low” compression numbers. Here’s how the differential compression test actually works — and why the master orifice and borescope matter more than any single reading.
A practical look at owner-performed preventive maintenance under FAR 43 — what’s allowed, what gets logged, and what still needs an A&P.
Co-owned aircraft run into trouble when each partner tracks maintenance separately. Here's how GA partnerships can build one shared, reliable maintenance record.
The owner-mechanic relationship is the backbone of safe GA flying. Here's how to communicate better, prepare for shop visits, and get the most value from your A&P.
Every aircraft has squawks. Learn the most common GA squawks, why tracking them matters for safety and your wallet, and how to build a squawk list that actually works.
Buying a used aircraft? A thorough pre-buy inspection can save you thousands. Here's what every GA buyer should look for — from logbooks to compression checks to AD compliance.
Your ELT, transponder, and pitot-static system each have their own inspection cycles. Miss one and you could be grounded — or worse, flying out of compliance. Here's how to keep them straight.
TBO is one of the most misunderstood numbers in GA aircraft ownership. Here's what time between overhaul actually means, what it doesn't mean, and how Part 91 owners should think about it.
Tach time and Hobbs time are not the same thing, and confusing them can mean flying past a service limit or grounding yourself unnecessarily. Here's what every GA owner-operator needs to know.
Oil analysis is one of the most cost-effective tools for monitoring piston engine health. Learn what the numbers mean, how to spot trends, and why a single report isn't enough.
What ADs are, the different types, how to check applicability, and practical tips for tracking compliance on your GA aircraft.
A practical guide for GA owners on gathering records, communicating with your IA, managing costs, and making your annual inspection go smoothly.
Paper logbooks have limitations. Learn how digital maintenance tracking helps GA owners stay organized, compliant, and ahead of costly surprises.
TachMinder keeps every record cited, every AD up-to-date, and every squawk in one place. Free for 14 days.