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Most inspection tasks on the Honeywell AS907 (HTF7000) are straightforward, offering consistent turn times and cost expectations. However, it's important to note that the Borescope inspections of turbine and compressor components can reveal issues that may extend downtime and increase costs
As spring and summer temperatures begin rise, so do the number of environmental system squawks.
Gust locks lock the control column in place, preventing random movement and possible damage of the surface from wind while an aircraft is parked. It only takes a small investment to prevent damage that could cost tens of thousands of dollars and hours to repair.
COTS units: how they compare to aircraft-grade units and the pros and cons of having them installed on your aircraft.
When it comes to modifying or altering the interior of your business aircraft, missing documentation significantly slows down the progress of your project and could require the re-creation of lost documentation.
Do not use electric grease guns!
You don’t think much about the temperature sensor in your aircraft’s engine air ducts, until they stop working. Failure can be caused by a number of reasons including cross-threading, broken tabs, or corrosion of the inlet fitting.
Many factors, such as storage conditions or the opening and resealing of the original container, can affect shelf life of de-icers.
If water is allowed to penetrate the seal between carbon fiber and aluminum, it creates a battery-like environment and can becomes highly corrosive.
All OEMs allow for time limits, or tolerances, on inspections to be extended for maintenance scheduling purposes. This is helpful when planning for maintenance events around a busy flight calendar.
Keeping the wool carpet in your aircraft looking and performing at its best, regular cleaning is necessary.
Do not send us your radar flat plate. They are difficult to ship and not necessary for the inspection.
It is costly to polish the leading edge on a regular basis. But it is considerably more costly to let them go for an extended period time.
This Straight Talk book deals with Datalink functions, specifically highlighting FANS 1/A+ (Future Air Navigation Systems), which is one of the Airspace modernization initiatives.
Ionization technology has been used in several industries for years. Watch this video learn how the system can work for your aircraft.