Winter Tip: Engine Fan Rotation
Warm aircraft are more susceptible to snow and rain which can freeze in the engine inlet area.
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Warm aircraft are more susceptible to snow and rain which can freeze in the engine inlet area.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The autopilot disengaged immediately when the pitch servo tried to drive the elevator.
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Running your radar system during the off season does not shorten its life but may actually extend it.
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GIV operators must complete CB194A or ASC 469 Water Line Ribbon Heater Upgrade by September 4, 2011. Schedules are expected to tighten. The best course of action is to schedule as soon as possible.
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Dassault has just issued a new Service Advisory explaining a new “CPCP path of compliance” for the Falcon 50s.
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During the next nose gear strut corrosion inspection, our technicians recommend evaluating the centering torsion spring.
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Duncan Aviation technicians have found the V-Band Clamp installed incorrectly on a Falcon 50B and 50EX.
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The incorporation of SB 72-5194 will extend to the TFE731-40 and -60 engines to the 3000 hour MPI and 6000 hour CZI intervals. MSP will pay for this bulletin at the next MPI.
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Learjet has recently discovered the potential for cracks developing in the ballscrew and nut assembly of the Learjet 45 flap actuator.
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We recently repaired several Lear 45 MLG actuators suspected of bypassing fluid due to poor performance on the aircraft.
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Our Challenger Tech Reps recommend two new areas for CL600 corrosion inspection.
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Hartzell propeller AD94-17-13 and SB165E are very confusing, and you need to read both in their entirety to understand their full meaning.
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