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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Our years of component repair experience have taught us that unit reliability and performance is greatly improved when we run every unit through temperature and altitude tests.
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The Hawker aileron trim jack needs to be exercised on a regular basis to be kept properly lubricated and operational.
This area becomes susceptible to corrosion when there is a lack of lubrication on the piston rod felt wiper.
A solid seal around the radome will help prevent corrosion of the avionics units inside.
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It's time to upgrade to flash memory technology.
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