Components that are sitting on shelves as serviceable are aging. When you are pulling the component off the shelf for immediate use is not the time to find out the long shelf life contributed to its unexpected failure.
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The bottom line is if you are not getting the complete picture from a submitted quote, you should feel comfortable calling the MRO salesperson and having them walk you through it to better understand the proposal details and the ultimate workscope.
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During autopilot-engaged flight, oscillations can occur in the roll, pitch or yaw axis. The most commonly squawked oscillation occurs in pitch and is often referred to as porpoising.
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Safety Management Systems: why they are essential, and how they are not all the same.
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Sulfation of the plates and damaged terminal studs are common warranty claims that can be prevented or lessened by following simple operational and maintenance procedures.
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When performing visual inspections of the pneumatic boots, you may find the following types of common damage that reduce optimal performance of your de-icing system.
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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.
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The tires and brakes on a business aircraft wear the most while taxiing. This is when the aircraft is at its heaviest and all of it rests on its legs. Proper operation and preventative maintenance are simple and have a marginal cost, but pay huge dividends to extending the useful life of both tires and brakes.
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There is no way around it; pre-purchase evaluations are complex events with a lot of participants and many moving parts.
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Unrepaired surface damage can lead to ingress of water into your Goodrich® de-icing system, ultimately creating further costly damage to internal components such as valves and sensors.
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