Better Living Aviation, Inc.

Part 135 operator · designator J1JA

Data confidence: Records are linked by certificate number, aircraft registration, or a name match that a reviewer has confirmed. Each record below shows how it was linked.

Also recorded as: BETTER LIVING AVIATION INC, BETTER LIVING AVIATION, INC., Better Living Aviation, Inc.

Accident & enforcement record

Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.

NTSB accidents & incidents

Accident · 2017-11-22 Matched by aircraft (N-number)
CESSNA 182S (N7111W) No injuries Part 91

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

Source: NTSB case CEN18LA041

FAA enforcement actions

Civil penalty · 2004-02-23 Name match — reviewer confirmed

Sanction: $750 · case closed 2005-09-20

Source: FAA case 2004GL910070

Maintenance disclosure history

Service Difficulty Reports are self-reported maintenance findings. The NUMBER of reports is not a measure of reliability — diligent operators file more, not fewer. These are shown for transparency, not as a negative signal. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.

Reports span 2005–2005. Most-reported systems: Stabilizers (55) — 1. Most-common natures of condition, as filed: OTHER — 1.

1 report on file.

OTHER · 2005-10-05 Matched by certificate designator
N6182A · ATA 5520

Part: TORQUE TUBE — FAILED (LT ELEVATOR)

FOUND LT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE MOUNTING FLANGE FROM TUBE ASSY TO ELEVATOR RIVETS WORKING LOOSE, ALLOWING THE LT ELEVATOR TO HAVE 1.5 INCHES OF PLAY. THIS WAS FOUND DURING A 400 HOUR LUBRICATION AND INSPECTION. RECOMMENDATION TO PREVENT RECURRENCE, USE SOLID RIVET NOT BLIND RIVET. (K)

Source: SDR 2005FA0001409

Linked aircraft

N-numberMake / modelYearStatusLink basis
N501MSBEECH C901974Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator
N6182ABEECH B2001994Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator
N7111WCESSNA 182S1999Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator
N93VRMatched by certificate designator