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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 logbook is the written record and true representation of an aircraft's history. Whatever impacts an aircraft, whether maintenance, parts, life-limited components, inspections, etc., it requires documentation in the form of a logbook entry.
We have produced 13 webinars and five podcasts on a wide selection of business aviation topics. They highlight our technical experts who are available whenever you need clarification or more information.
Most aircraft use some type of hydraulics in their configuration. Whether it be actuation, braking or shock absorption, these systems rely on the internal seals' integrity to function correctly.
Keep reading to learn about our recommendation to optimize the life of your mainship batteries on a Falcon 7x
The software upgrade improves an identified safety issue to avoid unintended engine shutdown, loss of thrust control, increased N2 field margin, enhanced engine fault detection, and enhanced engine systems monitoring.
During a typical business aircraft transaction, the Purchase Agreement is what is referenced when deciding what constitutes a discrepancy and who is responsible for paying for it. However, it provides little direction on how to perform the repair.
When performing visual inspections of the pneumatic boots, you may find the following types of common damage that reduce optimal performance of your de-icing system.
The Cabin Management System is more than just inflight entertainment. Your obsolete CMS may be putting you at risk of not being able to dispatch your business aircraft.
Paint processes, technician experience, product durability, regular maintenance, and environmental conditions all affect how well an aircraft finish wears.
Airworthiness Directive 2012-17-05 impacts the Honeywell TFE731-4,-4R,-5R, & -5BR engines on certain models of Hawker, Falcon, and Citation aircraft.