CPDLC/ADS-C & Datalink Testing
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.
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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.
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When your starter generator is in need of overhaul, keep these modifications in mind and ask your overhaul facility what modifications they recommend to get the full life out of your unit.
The starter generator is an essential component of your aircraft, but its reliability depends on proper maintenance practices. One critical task is replacing the brushes inside. However, optimal performance goes beyond just swapping out old parts.
Bleed air system leaks are common and often neglected for one reason or another, but one thing is certain, a leak never fixes itself.
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