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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 video series give you a first-hand look into everything Duncan Aviation avionics technicians have to do to successfully install the new flight deck.
Many BendixKing ART-2100 radar transceivers have not had the software update released in 2018.
The FAA, DOT, Lawmakers, and others in the aviation community have expressed concerns about the potential for the 5G network signals interfering with radar altimeters. Stay informed.
If you are purchasing or selling an aircraft, do not forget to ensure the ELT registration information is updated and correct.
The shortage of available aircraft on the market has created a perfect storm for exploitation and questionable practices by unscrupulous individuals within the sector.
If it’s been more than 14 days and you have flown in any coastal areas around the world, your Citation is overdue for a shower.
If you are experiencing tuning and/or garbled transmitter problems with your KHF-950 system, you may have some outstanding Service Bulletins that should be installed.
Having the right information about the circumstances surrounding a squawk can save your tech rep many hours of troubleshooting time and yourself a considerable amount of money.