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The Light Aircraft Association (LAA) is the UK’s principal representative body for amateur-built and vintage light aircraft, as well as supporting some factory-built microlights and gyroplanes. WELCOME TO THE LIGHT AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Welcome to the Light Aircraft Association, the heart of a community that lives and breathes recreational aviation in all its forms! With over 75 years of history, no other UK association has the depth of knowledge and experience in looking after our sport. 7,500 Members 2,700 Aircraft 1,600 Build Projects NINE REASONS TO JOIN THE LAA 1 BUILD YOUR OWN AIRCRAFT The LAA was formed out of the amateur aircraft building movement. Even today, you can build an aircraft from the original plans or purchase a modern kit from a recognised manufacturer to build your dream aircraft, with the support of an LAA Inspector. There are so many types to choose from! More Info 2 PILOT COACHING The Pilot Coaching Scheme includes provision of Biennial Reviews and Class Rating Revalidation, as well as Type Conversions, Renewal Training, Differences Training and Licence Migration. Coaches are based all over the UK and willing to travel to meet your needs! More Info 3 LIGHT AVIATION MAGAZINE Our full-colour monthly magazine, Light Aviation , is free to all members and is packed with a wealth of technical and flying information, first-hand reports of members’ flying adventures and aircraft builds, in depth flight tests and so much more – it’s real cover to cover reading every month! More Info 4 ENGINEERING FACILITIES At our core is the amateur built aircraft movement and the comprehensive engineering facilities that support the Permit to Fly airworthiness system. A full time staff of qualified engineers and a countrywide network of Inspectors help make owning and flying your own aircraft both possible and affordable. More Info 5 TRAINING COURSES The LAA provides a wide range of courses for members, ranging from electrics to working with aluminum, aircraft carpentry, composites, Rotax engines or even an Air to Ground Radio Operators' Course! These will help you build or maintain your aircraft to the highest standard and meet LAA members with similar interests. More Info 6 OPERATE AN AIRCRAFT With the LAA fleet size ever increasing, more and more LAA members are operating LAA aircraft that they have not built under the LAA Permit to Fly Airworthiness System. The LAA Engineering Department offers the support you need to fly! More Info 7 MEET FELLOW AVIATION LOVERS! Do you want to meet fellow light aviation lovers? Clubs for LAA members (also known as Struts) meet at a local level to share knowledge and experiences, as well as take part in local events. You can find the 'Strut' nearest to you! More Info 8 MEMBER DISCOUNTS Every year, the LAA hosts a 'fly-in,' known as the 'LAA Rally' or more recently, the 'Grass Roots Fly In.' LAA members benefit from a discounted entry fee! Furthermore, there are a number of LAA-friendly companies that offer discounts and deals to LAA members. These can be found by clicking the button below. More Info 9 MEMBER REPRESENTATION We have an enviable reputation for determination and fairness within the corridors of power in the UK and Europe. We are one of the principle representative groups providing balanced consultative input on matters such as airspace, planning and safety regulation to bodies including the Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority. More Info Contact Us Turweston Aerodrome Nr Brackley Northants NN13 5YD Office Phone No: +44 (0)1280 846 786 Office email: [email protected] Engineering email: [email protected] Our office opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Download Map Local Accommodation

Modification & Repair Worklist Below is a list of modification and repair applications that are awaiting review by our engineers. The top of each list represents the next one in that list to be reviewed. Each engineer's workload is listed separately - engineers also have tasks that are not mods and repairs. New applications received in the last week are not shown and will be added to the relevant engineer's list shortly after allocation (allocation usually takes place each Tuesday). The lists are not currently real time, but will be updated at least weekly. Note that we operate a priority system that aims to put jobs involving accidentally grounded aircraft ahead of longer term projects - new or returning tasks may therefore be added above existing tasks. (last update 21/08/26) Engineer A Applications under review Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 1580 WINGS AND FUSELAGE REPAIRS EUROPA 11946 MAIN UNDERCARRIAGE REPLACEMENT PULSAR 16559 10MM TP14D TORQUE TUBE DRIVE PINS INSTALLATION EUROPA 16819 LYCOMING YIO-360-EXP ENGINE INSTALLATION WITH MTV-9-B-C/C188-18B PROPELLER PROPELLER EDGE 360 16862 TURTLE PAC 'DRUM 25' 94 LITRE LONG RANGE RESERVE FUEL TANK INSTALLATION AEROTECHNIK EV-97 EUROSTAR 16880 FUEL FLOW COMPUTER INSTALLATION AEROTECHNIK EV-97 EUROSTAR 16784 E-PROPS DUR-3-175-C ??? PROPELLER INSTALLATION ZENAIR CH 601XL 16899 CATTO 2BCT-8055CCW-CBP 80" X 55" PROPELLER INSTALLATION DHC-1 CHIPMUNK 22 1553 MAIN UNDERCARRIAGE LEG DAMAGE STARBOARD SIDE PULSAR 15622 EUROPA LONG WINGS INSTALLATION EUROPA XS 16944 TOE BRAKES DRUINE D.62B CONDOR 16948 LANDING GEAR WARNING EUROPA XS 16923 CARBURETTOR HEAT CONTROL EXTENSION PIPER J3C-65 16886 KANARDIA INDU COMBO DIGITAL ALTIMETER / ASI TO REPLACE MECHANICAL ALTIMETER AEROTECHNIK EV-97 EUROSTAR 13289 WING SPAR JOINING PLATES MATERIAL CHANGE TO 4130N CHILTON DW.1A 16931 HARTZELL 2C1-R419A1X/75CS08-2X 72 INCH DIAMETER PROPELLER INSTALLATION VANS RV-7 16825 INCREASE FLAPERON MAXIMUM DEFLECTION TO 15 DEGREES SKYSTAR KITFOX VIXEN 16808 ROTAX 912-S ENGINE INSTALLATION WITH ECOPROP 170R110/3 PROPELLER ZENAIR CH 601HD 14588 MUDGUARD FOR MAIN WHEEL EUROPA XS 16963 WING-TIP NAVIGATION LIGHTS & STROBES INSTALLATION EUROPA 16964 AERO INSTRUMENT 12V HEATED PITOT TUBE EUROPA 15152 HARTZELL HC-C2YL-1BF/GT-2-V46-Y180FW120SRTC (HYBRID), 180CM DIAMETER PROPELLER INSTALLATION VANS RV-4 16794 GARMIN G5 DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION EUROPA 16594 DUC COBRABLACK-R 1830 MM DIAMETER 2 BLADED PROPELLER INSTALLATION VANS RV-7 16902 KANARDIA ?? DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION ZENAIR CH 750 CRUZER Engineer B Applications under review 1611 PORT OUTER D-BOX SKIN & SPAR FLANGE DISRUPTION REPAIRS VANS RV-6 16842 WEIGHT INCREASE TO 405 KG KOLB TWINSTAR MK3 (MODIFIED) 16612 GYROPLANE WARNING SYSTEM ROTORSPORT UK CALIDUS 16796 ROTAX 912UL CRICKET MK6 1598 DAMAGE TO TOP LONGERON VANS RV-6 16874 CRICKET TALL TEETER TOWERS EVERETT GYROPLANE SERIES 1 Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 16159 FITTING OF GM LS3 V8 ENGINE TITAN T-51 MUSTANG 1559 WING SPAR REPAIR DENNEY KITFOX MK4-1200 16863 UNDERCARRIAGE FAIRINGS AERONCA 7AC CHAMPION 1618 PORT FLAP DAMAGE NORD 1002 1555 GROUND LOOP DENNEY KITFOX MK2 1556 REPAIR TO STABILATOR BOLKOW BO 208C JUNIOR 1574 AILERON INTERCONNECT STRUTS RE MTD-03-2025 MARQUART MA5 CHARGER 16811 SUPERECO AUTOPILOT RANS S6-ES 1572 LOWER LONGERON/UNDERCARRIAGE ATTACHMENT PRIMARY STRUCTURE CRACKS DR 107 ONE DESIGN 16946 SEAT MODIFICATIONS 1614 LANDING ACCIDENT SPITFIRE MK 26 1620 CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF FUEL TANKS MURPHY ELITE 1626 RUDDER HORN HOLES WORN AUSTER D4-108 1528 WING LEADING EDGE REPAIR BA SWALLOW 2 16350 ALTERNATE FUEL TANK FLOP TUBE ASSEMBLY STAMPE SV4C (MODIFIED) 16617 FUEL SYSTEM CHANGE TO LATER WING TANKS AUSTER J1N 16915 BAGGAGE FLOOR PANELS VANS RV-7 16903 INSTALL LIGHTWEIGHT B & C STARTER & ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT REPLICA SE5A 16731 ELEVATOR RAY ALLEN TRIM JODEL D119 1380 REAR FUSELAGE REPAIR MAVERICK 430 1624 CENTRE SPAR WEB AND LONGERON SLING 4 TSI 16962 SUBSTITUTION OF SOLID RIVETS WITH HI LOK FASTENERS ZENAIR CH 601HDS 16922 UPDATE AIRFRAME SLING 4 TSI 16965 PROPELLER CHANGE TO HERCULES 8088876-S SPITFIRE MK 26 16410 INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATION AUTOPILOT COLOMBAN MC-30 LUCIOLE 1625 DAMAGE TO RIBS 4 - 7 & D BOX NEXT TO UNDERCARRIAGE ON STB WING JODEL DR1050 16958 7" DROPPED KEEL, STABILITY AUGMENTATIONS RAF 2000 GTX-SE 16803 CHANGE OF FUEL METERING SYSTEM AERONCA 100 1628 WING OUTER PANEL ATTACHMENTS - OUT OF ACCEPTABLE TOLERANCE ROLLASON BETA B2A 16408 FITTING OF SONERAI 2 RUDDER MONNETT SONERAI 1 Engineer C Applications under review 16955 TURBO ALTERNATOR STC SA00261 AT PIPER L18C Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 11076 ENGINE MOUNT REINFORCEMENT VANS RV-6 16967 FITTING A RED CUBE FLOW TRANSDUCER VANS RV-10 14924 TRUTRAK VIZION 385 AUTOPILOT VANS RV-6A 1627 DAMAGE TO FIREWALL AND FOWARD FLOOR OF AIRCRAFT AEROTECHNIK EV-97A EUROSTAR 16959 INSTALLATION OF E-PROPS DUR-3-180-C4-T PROPELLER SKYSTAR KITFOX MK 7 13431 DYNON SKYVIEW DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION VANS RV-7 16961 DYNON SKYVIEW HDX DUAL AXIS AUTOPILOT SYSTEM VANS RV-6 12267 INSTALLATION OF SMOKE SYSTEM CHRISTEN EAGLE II 16760 DYNON SKYVIEW DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION VANS RV-9A 15425 GARMIN G3X AUTO-PILOT WITH GMC507 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION VANS RV-7A 16966 PROPELLER CHANGE TO HERCULES 6275916-S ROLLASON BETA B2A 14477 DUAL P-MAGS INSTALLATION VANS RV-7A 16968 MATCO 6" WHEEL & DISC BRAKE CONVERSION PIPER J3C-65 16939 PARKING BRAKE INSTALLATION VANS RV-4 11368 BEAM TYPE ENGINE MOUNT FOR WALTER MICRON 3 CHILTON DW.1A 12283 TIP-UP INSTRUMENT PANEL SUPPORT WITH EFIS SCREENS VANS RV-7A 16855 NOSE GEAR RETRACTION GUIDE FALCO F8L Engineer D Applications under review Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) Engineer E Applications under review Applications awaiting review (top of list is next to be reviewed) 16095 INCREASE IN MAXIMUM ALLOWED MASS QUICKIE TRI-Q 200 14942 E5 MOGAS - CONTINENTAL C-90 ENGINE LUSCOMBE 8E 1615 SLIGHT BOW TO 20MM X 0.75MM 4130 LOWER PORT LONGERON MEMBER 7 CASA 1-131-E SERIES 2000 16001 INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP DRUINE D.31 TURBULENT 1599 HOLE IN FUSELAGE UPRIGHT ANGLE SLING 4 TSI 1272 REBUILD - PROJECT PLAN CASA 1-131-E SERIES 2000 1601 LONGERON DAMAGE SLING 4 TSI Engineer C Applications under review 16955 TURBO ALTERNATOR STC SA00261 AT New applications awaiting review Returning applications awaiting review 11076 ENGINE MOUNT REINFORCEMENT 16967 FITTING A RED CUBE FLOW TRANSDUCER 14924 TRUTRAK VIZION 385 AUTOPILOT 1627 DAMAGE TO FIREWALL AND FOWARD FLOOR OF AIRCRAFT 16959 INSTALLATION OF E-PROPS DUR-3-180-C4-T PROPELLER 13431 DYNON SKYVIEW DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION 16961 DYNON SKYVIEW HDX DUAL AXIS AUTOPILOT SYSTEM 12267 INSTALLATION OF SMOKE SYSTEM 16760 DYNON SKYVIEW DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION 15425 GARMIN G3X AUTO-PILOT WITH GMC507 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION 16966 PROPELLER CHANGE TO HERCULES 6275916-S 14477 DUAL P-MAGS INSTALLATION 16968 MATCO 6" WHEEL & DISC BRAKE CONVERSION 16939 PARKING BRAKE INSTALLATION 11368 BEAM TYPE ENGINE MOUNT FOR WALTER MICRON 3 12283 TIP-UP INSTRUMENT PANEL SUPPORT WITH EFIS SCREENS 16855 NOSE GEAR RETRACTION GUIDE 13431 DYNON SKYVIEW DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION 12267 INSTALLATION OF SMOKE SYSTEM 16760 DYNON SKYVIEW DUAL AXIS AUTO-PILOT INSTALLATION 15425 GARMIN G3X AUTO-PILOT WITH GMC507 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION 14477 DUAL P-MAGS INSTALLATION 16939 PARKING BRAKE INSTALLATION 11368 BEAM TYPE ENGINE MOUNT FOR WALTER MICRON 3 12283 TIP-UP INSTRUMENT PANEL SUPPORT WITH EFIS SCREENS 16855 NOSE GEAR RETRACTION GUIDE

The Annual General Meeting of the Light Aircraft Association Ltd Whittlebury Hall, Northants, NN12 8QH 18th October 2026, 1200 hrs Notice was given in the July 2026 issue of Light Aviation that the AGM of the Light Aircraft Association (LAA) will be held at Whittlebury Hall, Whittlebury, Towester, NN12 8QH Sunday 18th October 2026, 1200hrs. Nominations for Board Directors and Notices of Motions of any kind for the AGM must be received at LAA HQ, no later than Sunday 6 September 2026. Nominations must be signed by both proposer and seconder, both of whom must be beneficial shareholders. In respect of nominations to the Board of Directors, candidates must have been a beneficial shareholder continuously for at least two years and include a signed statement indicating their willingness to serve as a Director, should they be elected. The AGM will provide for both in person and remote online participation. These arrangements will be professionally administered. In addition, those unable to attend may elect to submit proxy votes. A full list of nominations, Motions, together with the proxy voting form will be published with October’s Light Aviation and online via the LAA website. The AGM will be preceded by the presentation of LAA Service, Rally Trophies and Awards to members. Following the AGM there will be time reserved for a Member’s Forum for discussion and Q&A on general matters with the Board and CEO. Light refreshments will be available upon arrival and lunch will be available to purchase at the hotel following the AGM. If you have any comments/questions for the AGM or the Member’s Forum get in touch via [email protected] .

Weight & Balance The subject of Weight and Balance covers at least four distinct procedures: weighing an aircraft, calculating its empty weight and centre of gravity (CG), establishing the worst forward and aft CG loading cases according to an appropriate design code and calculating weights and centres of gravity for an actual flight. This section includes guidance notes on each of these aspects, forms and worked examples (imperial or metric) for recording and calculating empty weight and CG, as well as worst forward and aft CG cases and an Excel based spreadsheet that makes the weight and CG calculations for you. The table on the spreadsheet is set out in the same layout as the Loading Examples tables. This spreadsheet can, of course, also be used for carrying out calculations for an actual flight. Simply input the actual weights of the items to be loaded rather than the standard occupant or maximum fuel and baggage weights. Remember, it is important to check that the CG remains within limits with no usable fuel as well as with the loaded fuel in the tanks, even though it will not be your intention of running the tank dry. The calculator generates two sets of weight and CG values for this purpose. Weight & Balance arrangements for gyroplanes are different to those of aeroplanes and a special type of report is used, unless the manufacturers concerned provides their own special schedule in which case this should be used instead. Before accessing the documents below, please ensure you have read Technical Leaflet 3.16 - Weight and Balance Guidance Notes . Technical Leaflet 3.16 Other useful documentation is as follows: Weight & Balance Forms Weight and Balance Example Forms Weight and Balance Excel Calculators

The Annual General Meeting of the Light Aircraft Association Ltd Whittlebury Hall, Northants, NN12 8QH 19th October 2025, 1200 hrs N otice has been given that the AGM of the Light Aircraft Association (LAA) will be held at Whittlebury Hall, Whittlebury, Towester, NN12 8QH Sunday 19th October 2025, 1200hrs The AGM will provide for both in person and remote on-line participation. These arrangements will be professionally administered. In addition, those unable to attend may elect to submit proxy votes. A full list of nominations, Motions and Association documents links can be found below: The AGM will be preceded by the presentation of LAA Service, Rally Trophies and Awards to members. Following the AGM there will be time reserved for a Member’s Forum for discussion and Q&A on general matters with the Board and CEO. Light refreshments will be available upon arrival and lunch will be available to purchase at the Silverstone Bar, Atrium Clubhouse and Murrays restaurant. If you have any questions or comments for the AGM or the Member’s Forum please get in touch with us via [email protected] AGM DOCUMENTS Agenda Minutes of AGM 2024 Accounts and Chairman's Report 2024 Motion Director Nominations ~~~ How to vote if NOT attending the AGM in person This year we have an independent company, Mi-Voice, who will be issuing and counting the proxy forms. If we have an email address for you and you are eligible to vote (ie/ a beneficial shareholder) you will receive an email from them directly with a link to the proxy form.

The Light Aircraft Association (LAA) is the UK’s principal representative body for amateur-built and vintage light aircraft, as well as supporting some factory-built microlights and gyroplanes. WELCOME TO THE LIGHT AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION NINE REASONS TO JOIN THE LAA 1 BUILD YOUR OWN AIRCRAFT The LAA was formed out of the amateur aircraft building movement. Even today, you can build an aircraft from the original plans or purchase a modern kit from a recognised manufacturer to build your dream aircraft, with the support of an LAA Inspector. There are so many types to choose from! More Info 2 PILOT COACHING The Pilot Coaching Scheme includes provision of Biennial Reviews and Class Rating Revalidation, as well as Type Conversions, Renewal Training, Differences Training and Licence Migration. Coaches are based all over the UK and willing to travel to meet your needs! More Info 3 LIGHT AVIATION MAGAZINE Our full-colour monthly magazine, Light Aviation , is free to all members and is packed with a wealth of technical and flying information, first-hand reports of members’ flying adventures and aircraft builds, in depth flight tests and so much more – it’s real cover to cover reading every month! More Info 4 ENGINEERING FACILITIES At our core is the amateur built aircraft movement and the comprehensive engineering facilities that support the Permit to Fly airworthiness system. A full time staff of qualified engineers and a countrywide network of Inspectors help make owning and flying your own aircraft both possible and affordable. More Info 5 TRAINING COURSES The LAA provides a wide range of courses for members, ranging from electrics to working with aluminum, aircraft carpentry, composites, Rotax engines or even an Air to Ground Radio Operators' Course! These will help you build or maintain your aircraft to the highest standard and meet LAA members with similar interests. More Info 6 OPERATE AN AIRCRAFT With the LAA fleet size ever increasing, more and more LAA members are operating LAA aircraft that they have not built under the LAA Permit to Fly Airworthiness System. The LAA Engineering Department offers the support you need to fly! More Info 7 MEET FELLOW AVIATION LOVERS! Do you want to meet fellow light aviation lovers? Clubs for LAA members (also known as Struts) meet at a local level to share knowledge and experiences, as well as take part in local events. You can find the 'Strut' nearest to you! More Info 8 MEMBER DISCOUNTS Every year, the LAA hosts a 'fly-in,' known as the 'LAA Rally' or more recently, the 'Grass Roots Fly In.' LAA members benefit from a discounted entry fee! Furthermore, there are a number of LAA-friendly companies that offer discounts and deals to LAA members. These can be found by clicking the button below. More Info 9 MEMBER REPRESENTATION We have an enviable reputation for determination and fairness within the corridors of power in the UK and Europe. We are one of the principle representative groups providing balanced consultative input on matters such as airspace, planning and safety regulation to bodies including the Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority. More Info Contact Us Turweston Aerodrome Nr Brackley Northants NN13 5YD Office Phone No: +44 (0)1280 846 786 Office email: [email protected] Engineering email: [email protected] Our office opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Download Map Local Accommodation

Armstrong/Isaacs Bursary Winners of 2026 Bursaries below. Five bursaries of up to £1,500 are offered every year to support young pilots already in PPL training. To qualify for these bursaries you must be under 30, are required to already have reached ‘first solo’ standard, have completed a minimum of five hours solo training and have gained the necessary medical and ground qualifications to continue your training. Rose Solley (above - left) A flight in my Grandfathers Jodel D117 was where it all began for me. I was lucky enough to have that first trial experience of flying when I was 12, followed by my first lesson when I passed my GSCE at 15. Because I loved my initial experience so much I was determined to find a way to fulfil my dream of being a pilot. Knowing that gaining my PPL would be a costly challenge I knew it was going to take a long time to complete. Coming from a farming background and enjoying working with livestock, I was able to get a job at our neighbouring dairy farm. This gave me flexibility with working hours and also the finance I needed to fund my PPL, the journey so far has taken 5 long years and the LAA Armstrong Isaacs bursary will enable me to complete the challenge I set myself of becoming a female Pilot. Iain Kirkham (above - right) I began my passion for flying at a young age, taking every opportunity to fly with my dad in his Escapade and more recently his Sling 2 taildragger. At first, I found flying an aircraft to be both intimidating and exciting but also rewarding as well as giving a sense of freedom and this motivated me to obtain my PPL. During the holidays whilst studying for an Engineering degree, I decided to start my PPL training in a Sonaca S200 at Blackbushe airport. I am now aiming to complete my solo x-country which has been delayed over the past two months due to bad weather and thanks to the LAA bursary I hope to complete my PPL training in the next few months. After my PPL I intend to become a member of the LAA and do a taildragger conversion course so that I can fly the Sling 2 taildragger and go touring in an aircraft that I helped my dad to build. I would like to thank the LAA and am very grateful for the opportunity the LAA has given me enabling me to pursue my passion and love of flying. Kate Lee (below - left) I am an Aerospace engineering graduate and have just started my PhD looking in to sustainable aviation solutions. I am passionate about combining my interests in sustainability and aviation and am focussing my current work on some of the challenges associated with developing hydrogen gas turbine engines for planes. I was fortunate to start working towards my PPL whilst completing an internship at Kemble airport. I love the feeling of freedom of being in the air, and find it very motivational for my work, as it’s a feeling I believe as many people as possible should be able to experience. The bursary should ensure I’m able to complete my PPL course this year before my theory tests expire! I’m very grateful to the LAA Armstrong/Isaacs Bursary for this support in realising my goal of completing my PPL. Armstrong/Isaacs bursaries are funded from the Armstrong/Isaacs Fund, which is based on a major donation from David Armstrong, who was a founder member of the original ULAA in 1947, a lifelong member of the LAA’s predecessor the PFA and the latter’s chairman from 1960 to 1964. His legacy, co-named with that of aircraft designer and builder John Isaacs, has, since 1998 enabled many young prospective pilots to gain their PPL.

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< Back New Technical Leaflet – Parts Produced by Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) 2 Jul 2026 Technical Leaflet 3.30 – Parts Produced by Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) This new Technical Leaflet provides guidance on the use of additively manufactured (3D-printed) parts in LAA aircraft. It draws on lessons identified during an AAIB investigation and highlights the importance of selecting appropriate materials and manufacturing processes, particularly for airworthiness-critical and environmentally demanding applications. The leaflet explains why the properties of 3D-printed components cannot be assumed from material names alone and outlines the key characteristics that should be considered when assessing the suitability of printed parts, including material composition, manufacturing process, key process parameters, and build orientation. It also reminds builders to declare significant modifications involving 3D-printed parts to LAA Engineering for technical assessment. Please take the time to read the TL3.30 HERE (or below) and refer to it when considering the use of 3D-printed parts in aircraft construction or modification. TL 3.30 Parts produced via Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) .pdf Download PDF • 122KB Next Previous