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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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.
If it’s been more than 14 days and you have flown in any coastal areas around the world, your Citation is overdue for a shower.
If you are experiencing tuning and/or garbled transmitter problems with your KHF-950 system, you may have some outstanding Service Bulletins that should be installed.
Having the right information about the circumstances surrounding a squawk can save your tech rep many hours of troubleshooting time and yourself a considerable amount of money.
There are many articles and documents regarding these concerns. We encourage you to stay informed and provide links to relevant documents.
To avoid contact between the Hawker MLG tire and microswitch cable, frequent visual inspections are necessary.
Not long ago, one of Duncan Aviation's aircraft lost all GPS information and received a number of CAS messages related to these interruptions. What happened?
The FAA mandates that materials on your aircraft undergo burn testing. The airworthiness of your aircraft depends on it.
Making assumptions during aircraft maintenance events can have a major impact on whether a job is done properly or not. Such is the case with sealants.
There are a number of steps you can take before just pulling a unit and sending it in for repair. Any one of them could save you a lot of time and considerable sum of money.
Honeywell authorized Duncan Aviation to perform eddy current corrosion inspections required for two service bulletins