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.
This appears to be a clear sign from the FAA that the mandate compliance date will not be pushing to the right.
Anti-skid valve plug replacements are in short supply and very difficult to locate. Duncan Aviation has developed repair solutions that will eliminate the wait and be more cost-effective.
Business aircraft owner/operators who upgraded their Collins Aerospace TDR-94D transponders in 2014 or earlier may not be in compliance with the FAA’s ADS-B mandate.
Are the advantages of Performance Based Navigation worth an upgraded FMS? We think so.
Honeywell issued a second revision to Service Bulletin AS907-72-9045 giving instructions on the installation of an improved annular ball (tower shaft) bearing.
Bearing loss is not out of the ordinary. However, a small number of engine surges have been reported.
Larry Troyer, Duncan Aviation Avionics Instrument Tech Rep, troubleshoots the two most common causes of APS-80 Autopilot System failure.
Universal Avionics discontinued repair support for the LCD display in the UNS-1 Csp and UNS-1 Csp+ due to obsolete parts.
Compliance with SB No. 3719 is highly recommended and can be operation critical. Keep reading to determine if the units on your aircraft are affected.
On all aging tube style flight displays such as the EFD-85/ 86 there comes that time when a power supply or high voltage component gets worn or fails.