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

Jet Aviation Geneva Named Nextant ASC

Maintenance and Modifications

FAA OKs Eclipse Extended Service Life

Maintenance and Modifications

Aerometals PMA on Gears for MD500 Transmission

Aerometals receives PMA approval for spiral bevel gears
Maintenance and Modifications

Sierra Industries Issues Revised Catalog

Maintenance and Modifications

Air Works Enters Gulfstream Parts Agreement

Maintenance and Modifications

Baker Aviation Gets FAA Falcon Approvals

Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Enhances Field Support

Maintenance and Modifications

FSI Gets EASA OK for Maintenance Courses

Maintenance and Modifications

Twin Commander Spools Up To Address 690 AD

According to the AD, the condition, if not corrected, could result in structural failure of the airplane.
Maintenance and Modifications

Banyan Hosts AMT Day Luncheon

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