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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.
Over time, it becomes difficult to support legacy avionics. Join us for the next Duncan Aviation Straight Talk Webinar where we will discuss the Honeywell options available to avoid obsolescence issues.
Paying attention to the condition of the paint can pay far larger long-term dividends on the value and safety of the aircraft.
If you happen to miss the Garmin G5000 webinar in September, you can catch the replay here.
Avionics Team Leader, Rod Walther discusses how to properly install a GNS-XL NDB card.
All aircraft and/or components arriving from Mexico for maintenance, preventive maintenance, alterations, or specialized services must be accompanied by a letter from the Mexican DGAC authorizing the scope of the work that may be performed.
Although you may be flying with the latest glass cockpit technology for navigation, it is always a good idea to make sure your magnetic compass is giving out accurate readings.
The Duncan Aviation Avionics & Instrument shop in Lincoln, Nebraska, has a full inventory of Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D transponder internal parts to upgrade for ADS-B compliance.
Join us on October 15th at 10:00 am CST for this free, informative webinar.
De-ice boots can be subject to wear or damage whether an aircraft is in the air, on the tarmac, or even in a hangar.
This Service Bulletin temporarily overrides the Honeywell Maintenance Manual