Airplane engine checks just got easier for some small aircraft

The FAA has loosened a rule for inspecting certain BRP-Rotax aircraft engines. Operators no longer have to perform a one-time inspection of the generator stator assembly unless another part, the oil spray nozzle, shows a problem.

This change means less mandatory maintenance for operators of these specific Rotax engines. It shifts a required inspection to an "on-condition" check, meaning it only happens if another part's inspection triggers it. This reduces the upfront burden on operators, potentially saving time and money.