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The ramping of environmental water towards an exit point has always been a challenge. Careful inspection of susceptible areas will ensure unwanted corrosion won’t set in…
Encountering CPU Fail, Data Bus Fail, or RAM Fail messages during your Universal FMS startup can be a frustrating experience for flight crews. However, these seemingly critical errors often have a surprisingly simple root cause.
Honeywell has introduced Ensemble, a cutting-edge connected service that, in conjunction with the newly required EDG-100, promises enhanced engine performance monitoring, streamlined maintenance, and improved operational efficiency.
Navigating the intricate world of business aircraft transactions demands careful consideration, especially when aiming for optimal financial outcomes. To shed light on the current dynamics of this market, we turn to the experts at Duncan Aviation Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions for their insights on the prevailing trends.
Customers often assume failures can’t happen when they aren’t flying but talk to any of Duncan Aviation’s Satellite Shops, and we’ll confirm it’s a very common occurrence.
When API winglets are installed on a Hawker aircraft, several structural inspection intervals are reduced. This interval reduction is easily overlooked by an operator…
We’ve gotten a few calls lately with customers installing Garmin G-600 systems in smaller aircraft and calling us for advice on how to interface the autopilot.
December 31, 2009, is the deadline to comply with AD 2006-04-12. Although General Electric is working diligently trying to contact operators with information on completing this AD prior to the deadline, they estimate there will be about 20 aircraft that will not be in compliance.
Released on Oct 14, 2009, SB A63069R1 recommends a visual inspection of the fuel filter bypass valve.
Due to problems with the Tower Shaft Bearing, this SB has been released to change the Oil Filter Analysis interval in Specific Identified Engines.
The P&W Service Bulletin 30382 introduces a seal between the turbine exhaust case and the turbine exhaust mixer assembly to keep hot exhaust gases from sensitive areas.
Dave Schiver, Duncan Aviation Learjet Tech Rep, answers your questions in regards to RVSM pitot probe alignment inspections on aircraft that have the Bombardier STC solutions installed.
HawkerBeechcraft Communiqué HK-0012 displays concerns for the Piston Seal, PN 25UN523, in the NLG Strut. This seal may last for many flights, even in Arctic temperatures, but can start leaking without warning. Small leaks can often be severe enough to deplete the NLG Strut of all fluid.
Carrying the RVSM manual on board is only a regulatory requirement when the Operations Specifications, Letter Of Authorization or the FAA-approved RVSM maintenance manual states that you must have it on board. Having the RVSM manual on board, however, can be quite valuable in certain situations and is always a good idea.
Proper dynamic balancing of the props on a King Air is an excellent way to extend the life of the overall aircraft. Duncan Aviation technicians have seen King Airs come in with issues related to the dynamic balancing.