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.
Time sometimes slips by faster than we realize. And while it does, components that are sitting on shelves as serviceable are aging.
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Duncan Aviation technicians have been finding brightened surfaces on both leading edges and engine inlets with dulled finishes and varying degrees of corrosion. Catching it early is the key.
At Duncan Aviation, we encourage you to stay up-to-date on the available Service Bulletins as symbol generator upgrades and improvements become available.
Corrosion doesn’t care what make/model aircraft you have or how many flight hours it sees. All it cares about is getting its start and hoping you are not paying attention.
There are many advantages that carbon disc brakes have over the traditional steel. Keep reading to learn what you can do to increase performance and the life of your carbon disk brakes.
Operators are protected from unexpected engine maintenance costs and extended downtimes with Honeywell's new MSP for their HTF series engines.
Tune into this interactive Duncan Aviation Straight Talk webinar to learn more about Duncan Aviation’s FBO services and the importance of being IS-BAH accredited. We will have representatives from our Lincoln, Provo, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo FBO locations.
Beyond quality, downtime, schedule and price, what do you value in aircraft service?
Nearly 30 years ago, Duncan Aviation was given its first Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) Authorization by the FAA, allowing us to manufacture aviation-related parts intended for installation on an aircraft.