The FAA publishes Advisory Circular 43-16, General Aviation Airworthiness Alerts, monthly to provide the aviation community with a means for interchanging service difficulty information. The articles contained in the Alerts are derived from the Malfunction or Defect Reports submitted by aircraft owners, pilots, mechanics, repair stations, and air taxi operators. Maintenance specialists review the reports and select pertinent items for publication in the Alerts.

The information is brief and advisory; compliance is not mandatory. it is, however, intended to alert you to service experience and, when pertinent, direct your attention to the manufacturer's recommended corrective action. The Alerts are distributed free of charge on a subscription basis. To subscribe, fill out the order form and mail to the address indicated on the form. Copies of the Alerts are also available at your local FSDO. Telephone requests are also accepted at (405) 954-6487