The Crucial Role Of Safety Management Systems In Aviation MRO Safety
Safety Management Systems: why they are essential, and how they are not all the same.
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Safety Management Systems: why they are essential, and how they are not all the same.
The main system components of the factory-installed FDR covered by STC10001SC-D are obsolete. They are no longer available for purchase or repair, and there is no longer a method of support for any of these critical FDR components.
Proper maintenance of starter and generator terminal blocks is critical for aircraft safety and reliability. A seemingly small issue, such as a loose wire or incorrect torque, can cause catastrophic failure through arcing, rapidly leading to melting, component disintegration, and potential damage to the surrounding aircraft structure.
The term situational awareness is frequently used in aviation, but what does it actually mean for a pilot in the flight deck? And how can modern avionics, like the Garmin G600 TXi, take that awareness to the next level? Watch this video and learn.
Aircraft buyers and sellers often face a significant question: What exactly constitutes damage history, and how does it affect an aircraft's value? This question is more complex than it seems, as damage is a subjective concept with no universal standard. To shed light on this issue, we spoke with three sales representatives from Duncan Aviation's Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions: Ann Pollard, Tim Barber, and Doug Roth.
Landing gear is very susceptible to corrosion, due to its location and exposure to the elements.
Duncan Aviation Regional Avionics Sales Manager Michael Kussatz climbs inside a Hawker 800 XP to discuss the benefits of an LPV upgrade to older business jets.
Failure to allow your gyros to fully spool down before moving the aircraft can cause severe damage. This video demonstrates what happens to a gyro when it is moved too soon.
Honeywell Service Bulletin 7011672-34-0100 adds moisture barrier protection to the symbol generator and subassemblies.
Detailed tracking of life-limited aircraft parts is essential, not just for the safety of passengers and crew but for the safety of your wallet as well.
A gyro is an essential piece of business aircraft avionics equipment. You invest a lot of money to keep it airworthy. And when it comes time for an overhaul, you pack it up and send it in. But do you really know what happens when you send it in?
Fly along with Duncan Aviation's Michael Kussatz and Nate Klenke as they explain the 6.1 software update, approaching deadline, and benefits of Honeywell's FMZ-2000 Flight Management System.
The deadline for SB 76-9031 is November 27, 2023.
On modern business aircraft you can see bubbled paint on composite panels that looks like corrosion. How is that possible on a composite panel?
Scheduling regular preventative maintenance can save you from paying multiple thousands of dollars in repair costs and downtime.