Learjet Summer 2006

• RVSM Supplemental Maintenance Manuals
• Gyros, protect your investment!
• Get Your First Choice
• WSI Inflight Obsolete April 30, 2007!

RVSM Supplemental Maintenance Manuals

— Dave Schiver

Help us to help you! That is our request when it comes to STC’d RVSM solutions. There is a lot of confusion and discussion about ICAs and Supplemental Maintenance Manuals, Supplemental IPCs, etc. For example, for Learjet STC’d aircraft, there are ICA and Supplemental Maintenance Information documents. It is imperative when scheduling maintenance that the operator have all of these documents with him.

A common complaint is that carrying all these documents is burdensome. My recommendation is to copy the CD that is part of the RVSM package from Learjet, or have everything scanned and put on CD. Consider also scanning your Customized Avionics and other Mod drawings as well. Then, keep a copy of the CD in the aircraft. That way, there will always be prints to aid in troubleshooting, when accessing items for maintenance and there will always be the approved data to return your aircraft to service.Without these documents available to the technician, there is a chance that the aircraft may be delayed. As always, feel free to call me with any questions at 402.479.1680.

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 obtaining first choice of schedule is becoming more difficult these days, and we have some tips that will help you avoid pitfalls when planning and securing schedule for 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; obtaining 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 Brad Lennemann for more information at 402.479.4279.

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 Joe Spring at 269.968.8875 for more information.

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