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To continue conducting business, operators need to stay connected to their contacts on the ground while at any altitude, anywhere in the world. Here is a low-cost alternative.
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To continue conducting business, operators need to stay connected to their contacts on the ground while at any altitude, anywhere in the world. Here is a low-cost alternative.
We urge a thorough inspection of this specific area during all future maintenance, especially as part of a pre-purchase evaluation, to detect and address cracks early.
Many factors will cause a low or high oil pressure indication on TFE731 engines. One of the more common causes is a faulty Breather Pressurizing Valve (BPV).
The unit requires to be function tested every 1200 hours or 36 Months, whichever occurs first. However, we have often witnessed that these actuators do not make it between function tests.
With so many makes and models available, finding the best fit for your needs can be challenging.
The Customer Bulletin (CB) requires the Securaplane Service Bulletin (SB) 100-0302-24-139 be complied with at the next internal battery change (a 48-month requirement).
If you operate TFE731-3, -3A, -3AR, -3R, -3B, and -3BR engines installed on one of the following aircraft models, AD 2005-05-15 applies to you.
Ever given much thought to your avionics / customized wiring prints? Probably not, unless something is broke or during an upgrade of some sort.
The potential exists for the front pilot and co-pilot window heat wires to arc to ground if improperly installed during the re-installation of the overhead panel.
The answer depends on what you’re testing. Most people prefer to use a digital multimeter if given the choice. In most cases, Accessory Tech Rep. Jerry Cable would agree.
Honeywell is offering an incentive for operators to replace the current RM-850 RMU with new RM-855 units at approximately 50% of their regular price through the end of 2011.
In recent weeks, Avionics Tech Rep. Larry Troyer has received several calls from King Air operators reporting Honeywell air data and altimeter erratic operation problems.
R-12 refrigerant is becoming scarce and costly. It is just a matter of time before you will have to convert your systems to R-134a.
SAFA ramp inspections are occurring more often to N-registered aircraft operating in EASA-controlled countries.
When complying with Lear SB 45-32-30 or 40-32-13, it is NOT required or advised to sign-off on the related IRNs that are referenced in the SBs themselves.