TFE731: “I Smell Oil”
Have you ever had an early morning smell of napalm in your pristine cabin? We have outlined three steps for identifying the source and getting rid of the bad smell.
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Have you ever had an early morning smell of napalm in your pristine cabin? We have outlined three steps for identifying the source and getting rid of the bad smell.
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Messier and Bombardier are in the process of releasing Service Bulletins that improve the bushing design to eliminate the need for a supplemental greasing procedure.
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As a pilot, during a low visibility approach, what is the purpose of a standard call-out at 500 feet and what should be checked? Duncan Aviation WAAS experts answer more operator questions.
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Our experience has found that moisture was causing corrosion leading to the failure of the Bendix GCU.
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Duncan Aviation's FANS 1/A webinar, hosted by Justin Vena, will be held in mid-December. In the meantime, checkout this four-part video series on Understanding Future Air Navigation Systems.
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Depending on the Honeywell TFE731 engine model, using the correct oil type will increase resistance to coke formations.
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To effectively troubleshoot an aircraft autopilot, it's helpful to first understand how the autopilot system works.
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At Duncan Aviation, we’ve also seen a couple of instances where the autopilot computer or yaw damper computer would disengage when the aileron trim motor is actuated.
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Duncan Aviation released a four-part video series on Understanding FANS, the system that provides communication between the pilot and air traffic controller.
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We've received several inquiries regarding the replacement of the flap actuators on Learjet 40/45 aircraft per SB 40-27-31 & 45-27-47.
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Extreme temperatures affect the accuracy of the Air Data Computer altitude display. With WAAS / LPV approaches, this is no longer a factor.
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Does a pilot have to adhere to the VDP missed point when a VDP icon displays on the profile view of a WAAS approach plate?
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A number of KHF-950 HF components have been squawked as being stuck in transmit mode, or the frequency is changing on the controller every time a transmit is attempted. However, there were no faults found with the suspected units.
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The glow-in-the-dark Tritium "EXIT" signs that may be installed in Falcon aircraft are being phased out due to the emission of low levels of radiation. These emissions have been deemed sensitive to some local regulations.
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Insects on the windshield can be dealt with, but in the pitot static system they can be truly maddening. Bugs, like birds, can build a nest overnight.
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