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During a typical business aircraft transaction, the Purchase Agreement is what is referenced when deciding what constitutes a discrepancy and who is responsible for paying for it. However, it provides little direction on how to perform the repair.
Most inspection tasks on the Honeywell AS907 (HTF7000) are straightforward, offering consistent turntimes and cost expectations. However, it's important to note that the Borescope inspections of turbine and compressor components can reveal issues that may extend downtime and increase costs
Gust locks lock the control column in place, preventing random movement and possible damage of the surface from wind while an aircraft is parked. It only takes a small investment to prevent damage that could cost tens of thousands of dollars and hours to repair.
As spring and summer temperatures begin rise, so do the number of environmental system squawks.
COTS units: how they compare to aircraft-grade units and the pros and cons of having them installed on your aircraft.
Accurate positioning allows ATC to safely fit more aircraft into smaller air spaces, letting pilots fly more direct routes to their destinations, which saves time and reduces fuel consumption.
Duncan Aviation has the exclusive rights to reconfigure these loaner units to meet the lighting, power configurations, and tilt angles based on your platform requirements.
For the Honeywell HTF7000 engine model, there are a number of SBs that have become hot items. These can be accomplished at our Turbine Engine services shop in Lincoln, Nebraska, or any one of our Engine Rapid Response locations across the United States.
The ACSS NXT-700 AML STC is complete and ready to meet the ADS-B mandate for many legacy aircraft operators.
This is a huge benefit to our customers who already rely upon us for airframe maintenance and inspection.
At this time, Duncan Aviation is the only Dassault ASC to have technicians trained to perform SB 379 in its entirety.
Are you aware of all the stated requirements when it comes to tire changes on your aircraft?
We often receive FMS units in with squawks ranging from RAM Failure to Blank Display.
So don’t set up your pilots or maintenance personnel to work in an unsafe condition by not pushing the RAT inhibit button.
When a Citation X owner needs an additional 200 or 300 miles of range to reach more non-stop destinations, a winglet upgrade is the most practical option.