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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.
Honeywell has released a Service Information Letter to inform operators of possible FAME contamination in aviation fuel.
If you are experiencing any type of gyro system abnormality, NOW is the time, as temperatures begin to rise, to get your Gyro (Vertical or Directional) serviced.
Citation has recently received reports of aft divider side ledge lights with bulbs installed at a higher wattage than what is called out in the Interior Maintenance Manual and the Aircraft Illustrated Parts Manual.
During the removal and replacement of the flap drive 90° gear boxes, pay particular attention to the orientation of the mounts attaching the gearboxes to the aft spar.
Ever have your Primus II Communication unit (RCZ) transponder erroneously going into standby mode? Honeywell has an AD for that.
As flying hours have been trending upwards during the past few months and with summer temps increasing, so are TFE731 engine anomalies and DEEC Downloads.
Duncan Aviation's Chairman, Todd Duncan, describes the company's services, culture, history, and what sets us apart in our industry.
Aircraft paint can beautifully reflect hours of painstaking care and preparation. Or it can cover a multitude of sins. The trouble is, you can’t always tell which applies to your aircraft until weeks, or even months after the job is finished.
AD 2010-07092 addresses an erroneous localizer or glideslope deviation indication could lead to the making of an approach off the localizer, which could result in impact with an obstacle or terrain.
There is a lot of confusion and frustration related to the inspection of the Outboard Flapper Valves on Learjet 35/36s.