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Honeywell issued Service Bulletin AS907-72-9094 that calls for the replacement of the #4 carbon seal on the HTF7000/AS907 series engines. We can do this as an engine-only event in as little as 4 days.
Are your aircraft's RVSM operations fully compliant? While FAA requirements shifted away from standalone approved programs, configuration control and height-monitoring standards remain strictly enforced. Learn the key differences between Section 9 and Section 3 pathways and Duncan Aviation’s role in keeping you airworthy.
As business travel demands grow, many owners of piston twins begin looking at turboprops for greater range, payload, reliability, and operational flexibility. But moving to turbine power involves more than buying a larger aircraft. From maintenance planning and pilot training to operating costs and regulatory requirements, a successful transition depends on carefully matching the aircraft to the mission. This article examines the key benefits, tradeoffs, and considerations to help buyers determine whether a turboprop is the right next step for their operation.
Most overhaul delays don't start in the shop. They start with the logbooks when the serial number stamped on a part doesn't match the one listed in the maintenance logs. Reconstructing that paper trail can ground an aircraft for weeks and force you to replace parts that are actually totally fine. Here's a quick breakdown of where Chapter 5 records often fall through the cracks and how to resolve discrepancies before your aircraft goes down.
While the FAA encourages the TCAS 7.1 upgrade, strict ICAO and EASA mandates make it a necessity for international operators. Learn how Version 7.1 improves flight safety, impacts your flight plans, and what certification path your aircraft requires.
The logbook is the written record and true representation of an aircraft's history. Whatever impacts an aircraft, whether maintenance, parts, life-limited components, inspections, etc., it requires documentation in the form of a logbook entry.
We have produced 13 webinars and five podcasts on a wide selection of business aviation topics. They highlight our technical experts who are available whenever you need clarification or more information.
Keep reading to learn about our recommendation to optimize the life of your mainship batteries on a Falcon 7x
The software upgrade improves an identified safety issue to avoid unintended engine shutdown, loss of thrust control, increased N2 field margin, enhanced engine fault detection, and enhanced engine systems monitoring.
Paint processes, technician experience, product durability, regular maintenance, and environmental conditions all affect how well an aircraft finish wears.
The Cabin Management System is more than just inflight entertainment. Your obsolete CMS may be putting you at risk of not being able to dispatch your business aircraft.
When performing visual inspections of the pneumatic boots, you may find the following types of common damage that reduce optimal performance of your de-icing system.
Interruptions in the supply change have increased lead times for all areas of aircraft maintenance, including landing gear, interior materials, aircraft and avionics parts, and components services.
Falcon aircraft tow gear keeps an aircraft mobile when its landing gear has been removed for repair or overhaul.
The tires and brakes on a business aircraft wear the most while taxiing. This is when the aircraft is at its heaviest and all of it rests on its legs. Proper operation and preventative maintenance are simple and have a marginal cost, but pay huge dividends to extending the useful life of both tires and brakes.