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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 bottom line is if you are not getting the complete picture from a submitted quote, you should feel comfortable calling the MRO salesperson and having them walk you through it to better understand the proposal details and the ultimate workscope.
During autopilot-engaged flight, oscillations can occur in the roll, pitch or yaw axis. The most commonly squawked oscillation occurs in pitch and is often referred to as porpoising.
We recommend inspecting this are for proper bolt conformity and torque.
Bombardier issued two Service Bulletins calling for drainage improvements and corrosion protection to the Mid and Outboard flaps on the Bombardier Global.
If your Learjet 40/45 has more than 4,800 hrs. of total time and a Calendar Phase D Inspection has been performed, we highly recommend reviewing your aircraft’s records to ensure these IRNs did not get missed.
COTS units: how they compare to aircraft-grade units and the pros and cons of having them installed on your aircraft.
We will be discussing how a WAAS and LPV enabled Universal Avionics FMS increases safety, improves operational efficiency, and lowers direct operating costs.
Service Bulletin TFE731-79-5134 addresses oil leaks, low oil pressure, and in-flight shutdown events resulting from cracked No. 6 bearing oil supply tubes.
If these units are ever pulled for operational failure, they should be sent in immediately for evaluation. The longer they sit on a shelf, the more likely corrosion will invade the internal parts, potentially causing more problems at disassembly.
Before you adjust the sidestay clearances on your Hawker aircraft, pay close attention to the Link Assembly-Lock.