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.
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Nearly 30 years ago, Duncan Aviation was given its first Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) Authorization by the FAA, allowing us to manufacture aviation-related parts intended for installation on an aircraft.
myDuncan is a convenient and useful management tool that will give you greater access and control of all send-in component repair work.
Legacy FMSs face several issues as they age. Parts obsolescence for LCDs, CPU boards, GPS boards, and GPS sensors limit their repair capabilities. The situation is only going to get worse over time.
We encourage you to take action on AD 2021-08-07 now. The longer you wait, the more likely you will get caught up in the bottleneck when demand goes up and supply becomes scarce.
Duncan Aviation has created installation packages for the Aviation Clean Air (ACA) ionization system for Bombardier Global, Challenger 300, and Challenger 350 aircraft.
PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) replacement parts are a viable solution to reducing costs, increasing reliability, and cutting downtimes.
When these units require replacement, your only options are to: 1) buy a whole new servo unit or 2) upgrade the entire avionics package of the aircraft.
While not a new technology, hydrodipping is not very prevalent in the aviation industry. However, it saves both time and money and results in the same high-gloss durable finish.
The bottom line is this. Don’t wait until the end of the pre-buy to begin planning for what happens next. You’ll be waiting longer than necessary.