Do I Need An Avionics Service Plan During Heavy Maintenance?

December 2024

Frequently, customers don’t think they need an avionics protection plan when their aircraft is down for heavy maintenance. They should think again.

Recently a Gulfstream G150 was scheduled in for maintenance at a Duncan Aviation Satellite shop when an avionics failure was discovered. We introduced the customer to the benefits of CASP (Collins Avionics Service Program) where they were quickly enrolled so the failure could be covered at a minimal cost. 50% of the failure was covered and added to the contract's price. Throughout the remainder of the maintenance event, we discovered several additional part issues.

By enrolling in coverage, our customer saved over $50K in the first month of being on CASP, which easily outweighed the cost of protecting the entire aircraft for a full year. 

Avionics Protection Plans, like CASP, protect you during maintenance should a failure(s) be discovered, ensuring you will not incur additional, unplanned charges. 

Customers often assume failures can’t happen when they aren’t flying, but talk to any of Duncan Aviation’s Satellite Shops, and they’ll confirm it’s a widespread occurrence.

Year-End CASP Discount

From now until December 31, 2024, all new customers with aircraft not previously enrolled in CASP or with lapsed coverage as of December 31, 2023, are eligible for an additional 5% discount. Don’t miss out on this opportunity—contracts starting in 2025 will reflect up to a ~9% price increase. Eligibility for this discount will be confirmed based on the aircraft's serial number.

Contact the Duncan Aviation Satellite nearest you (www.DuncanAviation.aero/locations/#satellites) for more information on enrolling your aircraft in CASP before your next maintenance event.