Falcon 50 Nose Landing Gear Box Beam Fasteners
A quick torque check of these fasteners can be done in 10 minutes from the outside of the aircraft and is a good indicator of the integrity of this high stressed area.
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A quick torque check of these fasteners can be done in 10 minutes from the outside of the aircraft and is a good indicator of the integrity of this high stressed area.
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If your Universal FMS System is not on a general maintenance program, you run the risk of losing valuable Pilot Data.
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Universal 4” & 5” FPCDUs are used widely on all make model aircraft in both commercial and business aviation. Here are the most common squawks seen by Duncan Aviation on these units.
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On the Falcon 50, 900 and 2000 model aircraft, task code 30-20-00-710-801 has you do any operational test of the engine inlet anti-icing system. Extreme caution is warranted to prevent an overheat condition and possible structural damage.
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Some Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 aircraft operators have been experiencing various ongoing intermittent bleed air issues. While some are false indications, many are actual leaks.
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When recording the MPD entry in the airframe logbook, make sure it is clear which maintenance program is the appropriate program. Vague entries, while not wrong, lack any real details and can potentially lead to having your aircraft inspected against the wrong program.
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If your inspection calendar includes a large inspection that requires the interior being removed, I recommend incorporating the Low Temperature Ground Wing Anti-Ice System.
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Some Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 aircraft operators have been experiencing various ongoing intermittent bleed air issues. While some are false indications, many are actual leaks.
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Duncan Aviation technicians have recently seen several Hawkers with damaged emergency brake pressure lines due to contact with the Main Landing Gear upper casings when the strut is compressed.
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Dassault has new “A” check requirement: task 28-00-00-280-801, on the detection of microbiological contamination that provides a new and faster method for fuel sampling.
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Revision 43 to the Hawker Structural Repair Manual has been issued and has incorporated several important changes that address the concerns.
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In some cases engineer and equipment manufacturers of inflight internet were so focused on connectivity that security often took a backseat. The result was weakness in the system's ability to withstand a cyber-attack.
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The FAA recently released Airworthiness Directive 2015-12-06 in reference to the Windshield Coupe Rail Inspection Service Bulletins for the Bombardier Learjet 40 aircraft and Bombardier Learjet 45 aircraft.
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Gulfstream has released three Service Bulletins for the G150 aircraft, and the company recommends that all three be taken care of at the same time.
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Holding a 40-pound generator above your head while aligning splines and mounting tabs and installing a clamp is a little too much for one person and could lead to damage of the starter generator.
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