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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.
If left on for too long, heat buildup from inside the lenses can cause them to melt. The only way to avoid these issues entirely is by switching to the new lamp technology.
Intermittent failures like failure to deploy, failure to stow and intermittent unlocked light or operation may be caused by the Flex Shaft Lock.
Falcon 50, Falcon 20, King Air 200 and 1900D aircraft making trips to Europe need to be aware of a recent EASA AD.
If you have the TCAS 2000 system or its predecessor, the Honeywell TCAS II TCZ-910, there is an AD coming.
In addition to Dassault Falcon Jet’s latest cold weather Service Advisory, care is needed when parking your F50 outside to make sure that snow or ice does not accumulate under the airbrakes.
During recent C3 inspections, extensive corrosion in the lower ramps skin on several reverser buckets have been discovered.
Warm aircraft are more susceptible to snow and rain which can freeze in the engine inlet area.
I just helped out an operator with a cabin door binding issue who was in a very cold part of the country where the aircraft sat for five days in the freezing rain, sleet and snow.
When the on-board microwave is in use, several operators have reported to Duncan Aviation avionics techs an intermittent interruption in Wi-Fi service while using laptops or personal electronic devices (PED), such as BlackBerrys or iPhones.
Honeywell has issued two Category II Reliability Service Bulletins (SB) TFE731-79-3070 R1 and TFE731-79-5120 for the installation of new instruction plate decals on oil tanks to help prevent oil over-servicing.