Citation Summer 2006

• Gyros, protect your investment!
• Get Your First Choice
• WSI Inflight Obsolete April 30, 2007!
• Trivia Question

Gyros, protect your investment!

— Kevin Miesbach

You invest a lot of money keeping gyros airworthy. Duncan Aviation does not want to see your money and effort wasted because of improper shipping and handling procedures. Here are a few things to keep in mind that relate to your gyro.

• Do not tow your aircraft before the gyro is spooled down.
• Do not unplug or plug in your gyro with aircraft power on.
• Unpack your overhauled gyro at the aircraft to avoid rumbling it across the ramp on a cart. (Dropping a gyro from ½” above a hard surface can do significant damage.)
• Packing your gyro for shipment should be equal to or better than the manufacturer's packing - call Duncan Aviation with questions.
• Do not handle boxes containing gyros like airline luggage. (Just because the shipping box isn’t damaged doesn’t mean the inside of the gyro isn’t damaged.)

Remember that a gyro is like an egg, unless you want it scrambled, handle accordingly! Contact Gerry Schultz at 402.479.4212 with questions.

Get Your First Choice

Our industry contacts are telling us that getting first choice of schedule is getting more difficult these days, and we have some tips for you that will help you avoid pitfalls when planning your next event.

First and foremost, three months is not enough! With only three months lead time, you are not likely to get your first choice of schedule and facility. Plan at least six months in advance for an average workscope–twelve to eighteen months in advance for a large workscope. Just a few advantages of advance planning are: getting your first choice of facility and schedule; getting the best downtime; having plenty of time for planning and ordering parts and materials.

For more tips on how to make your next event a successful one, please contact Suzanne Hawes for more information at 269.969.8400.

WSI Inflight Obsolete April 30, 2007!

— Jim Wheaton

If your aircraft has a WSI AV100 or AV200 Inflight Weather System, look for a notice from WSI in the mail soon. WSI is partnering with Sirius Satellite Radio for improved service and more opportunity for further product enhancements. Call Kim Konopnicki at 269.969.8400 for more information.

Trivia Question

— Joe Austin

I had quite a few players on the last trivia contest, which I like to see!

The previous question was: On Citation model 650 there is one exterior difference that will help you determine whether the plane is a Citation III/VI or a Citation VII. What is that exterior difference?

The answer is: Either the electric windshields or at the base of the vertical fin the tailcone ram air inlet is smaller.

This edition’s question is: With the exception of model 500, 550 (pre Bravo), and S550 where can you find a general list of interior and exterior light bulbs for your aircraft?

Clue: It’s not in the IPC manual for your aircraft.

To answer, contact Joe Austin at 800.525.2376. The first 10 people to answer correctly will receive a small gift.

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