The Astra Maintenance Manual requires the removal of the jet pumps to properly inspect for cleanliness and damage. Using a borescope to inspect these areas without removing the pumps will not provide an adequate assessment of the condition of these components.
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Duncan Aviation's experience and expertise tell us that operators can sometimes confuse an out of balance nose wheel for a shimmy instead.
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Recent revisions to the Learjet aircraft Chapter 5 Replacement Schedule now include an upgraded strut with a replacement interval of 16,500 landings.
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There is a lot of good information online to helpfully troubleshoot a Nose Wheel Steering System the first time, saving significant time and money.
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When planning for your Challenger 300 aircraft maintenance event, don’t forget these important Service Bulletins that include the modification of the thrust reverser kicker plate and thrust reverser pivot door forward fitting.
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Don’t overlook inspecting the phenolic bushing in the top mount of the APU exhaust. It is commonly broken or missing.
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Due to high heat generated during initial start-up, APC starter generators currently found on some P&W305 engines aren't performing as expected and falling short of projected TBO, creating some reliability uncertainty.
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Having the right information about the circumstances surrounding a squawk can save your tech rep many hours of troubleshooting time and yourself a considerable amount of money.
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Within the last three years, I've reviewed several aircraft maintenance records for various aircraft and noted missing entries regarding non-OEM-related equipment. It’s not the major maintenance and inspections that are missing from the logbooks, but rather the small unknown inspections and ongoing required programs that remain outstanding.
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If you have the centrifugal compressor impeller with the designated part and serial number, accomplish the initial borescope inspection at the next designated airframe inspection.
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