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Even if this isn’t your first pre-owned aircraft purchase and you’re familiar with the process, it’s crucial not to rush through the pre-purchase evaluation for the sake of quicker ownership.
Operators of legacy systems such as the ATG 1000, 2000, 4000, or 5000 must prepare for Gogo’s transition to LTE technology by December 31, 2025. If the connectivity system on your aircraft is not upgraded, the inflight internet services may be disrupted.
Flight crews and maintenance personnel need to come together and discuss how and when to properly service the oil, creating a means to log the addition of oil and discussing the responsibilities of ground personnel service when the aircraft is away from home.
Honeywell recommends replacing the accessory gearbox bevel components at the same time before the engine reaches 7,000 operating hours or at first access to the affected parts.
Customers often assume failures can’t happen when they aren’t flying but talk to any of Duncan Aviation’s Satellite Shops, and we’ll confirm it’s a very common occurrence.
The Hawker aileron trim jack needs to be exercised on a regular basis to be kept properly lubricated and operational.
Duncan Aviation is offering bench software upgrades for Service Bulletin AS907-76-9031 that will save operators time and money.
A solid seal around the radome will help prevent corrosion of the avionics units inside.
Six pitfalls of a non-exclusive aircraft sales relationship.
Duncan Aviation offers a more cost-effective option than the high replacement cost.
Learn more about the benefits, advantages, and pricing of these avionics protection coverage programs.
Ahead of a scheduled flight, pilots and DOMs should test their datalink systems to ensure they are able to connect and request and receive valuable flight information.
It's time to upgrade to flash memory technology.
Watch the video and learn how to properly configure the interfaces of your aircraft's Avidyne EX500/600 MFD.
Repair support for these systems is no longer available. Now is a great time to begin building your on-hand inventory.