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.
Selecting the right business jet is a high-stakes investment, but the sheer volume of data can make narrowing your search feel overwhelming. Duncan Aviation has simplified this process with an updated Model/Market Summary that compares everything from hourly operating costs to full-seat range across the latest airframes. Check out how this tool can streamline your next acquisition and help you identify the perfect model for your mission.
When an aircraft seat’s hydraulic recline mechanism starts to feel spongy, develop play, or slowly creep upright, a leak in the actuator may be to blame. Before removing the unit for overhaul, try a simple, often overlooked step.
In my experience as an Avionics Tech Rep, unless I am talking to the person who witnessed the squawk, I go under the assumption that there is always more to the story than what I am told.
The Duncan Aviation /Garrett APU system interfaces with the aircraft’s electrical system and includes controls for operating, monitoring, and regulating the APU. As seldom as these systems fail, when they do, it can be confusing to determine which box is causing the problem.
Have you ever waited too long to do a minor repair and have it become a costly, major event? This can also apply to aircraft instruments.
Spoking is a general term used when a radar system fails. You can determine which part of the system is causing the problem based on what appears on the radar display.
Landing gear is very susceptible to corrosion, due to its location and exposure to the elements.
Failure to allow your gyros to fully spool down before moving the aircraft can cause severe damage. This video demonstrates what happens to a gyro when it is moved too soon.
Honeywell Service Bulletin 7011672-34-0100 adds moisture barrier protection to the symbol generator and subassemblies.
Duncan Aviation Regional Avionics Sales Manager Michael Kussatz climbs inside a Hawker 800 XP to discuss the benefits of an LPV upgrade to older business jets.
A gyro is an essential piece of business aircraft avionics equipment. You invest a lot of money to keep it airworthy. And when it comes time for an overhaul, you pack it up and send it in. But do you really know what happens when you send it in?
Fly along with Duncan Aviation's Michael Kussatz and Nate Klenke as they explain the 6.1 software update, approaching deadline, and benefits of Honeywell's FMZ-2000 Flight Management System.
Detailed tracking of life-limited aircraft parts is essential, not just for the safety of passengers and crew but for the safety of your wallet as well.
The deadline for SB 76-9031 is November 27, 2023.