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Maintenance Event Planning
October, 2009 - Every maintenance event is an opportunity to achieve maximum results with minimum downtime. Learn how to leverage scheduled and unscheduled events to your advantage through preplanning, and compare key points when selecting an MRO in this guide to maintenance event planning.
This book explores why preplanning is critical to every successful maintenance event.
WAAS
October, 2008 - Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an upgrade to GPS satellite navigation and is a critical step in the FAA's NextGen plans. WAAS approval will open up nearly all US airports to much lower, ILS-like GPS approaches.
This book explores why WAAS is important to business aviation operations, equipment selection and installation, and the approval processes.
The online book will include news and topic updates. It is also available for download as a PDF.
CPCP
October, 2008 - Four years ago, Dassault Aviation introduced a Corrosion Prevention and Control Program (CPCP) to ensure structural integrity and guarantee the airworthiness of Falcon 50 model aircraft approaching 30 years of age.
Keeping up with questions and pitfalls on this topic is tricky and time-consuming, and the information is changing rapidly. This book explores the facts about CPCP and common questions.
The online book will include news and topic updates. It is also available for download as a PDF.
Satcom & HSD
June, 2008 - Duncan Aviation's avionics experts provide insight into the complex aircraft communication and data market, including satellite communications and high-speed data (HSD).
This book will aid you in finding the perfect solution for your communications needs. An online planning tool is also available to help you select the satcom and HSD options that best fit your aircraft.
The online book includes news and topic updates. It is also available for download.
RVSM
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Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) was mandated in 2005 to facilitate more on-time departures and arrivals, resulting in preferred routing, fuel savings and fewer delays.
This book highlights what RVSM is, affected regions, and certification and equipment requirements.
Available as a PDF download only.
TAWS
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Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) blends inputs from onboard systems and computers with external data sources to increase safety through pilot awareness. At the time of publication, only the class A module had been certified.
This book explores the meaning of regulations and Advisory Circulars, the differences between class A and B modules, and the different modes.
Available as a PDF download only.
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