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Is your aircraft's paint job a luxury or a structural necessity? While it certainly looks great on the ramp, your paint system is actually a critical maintenance component engineered to shield the airframe from corrosion, UV damage, and environmental stressors. Read our latest feature to learn why a proactive paint program is the key to preserving your jet’s safety, integrity, and long-term market value.
International aircraft transactions are complex, involving a delicate balance of FAA compliance, customs coordination, and airworthiness certification. As a Part 25 aircraft owner, you understand the strategic value of moving assets across borders, but the technical execution remains a high-stakes endeavor.
Offering superior integration and a wide array of safety-enhancing and self-monitoring features, the GFC 600 digital autopilot is a revolution in aftermarket flight control solutions.
The Bombardier Global 5000 continues to be a top choice for operators seeking a large-cabin, transcontinental jet without the investment required for newer flagship models. This market overview examines how its 5,200nm range and short-runway agility keep it competitive, while highlighting the importance of engine programs and avionics upgrades in maintaining the aircraft's long-term utility and resale appeal.
Behind every aircraft interior is a layer of critical safety work that most passengers will never see. Explore the essential role of Duncan Aviation’s Burn Lab, where materials undergo rigorous FAA-mandated testing, from Bunsen burner trials to flame containment, to ensure every component meets strict fire safety standards. Learn how proper burn testing prevents costly certification delays, protects long-term aircraft value, and, most importantly, keeps passengers and crew safe in the air.
Interruptions in the supply change have increased lead times for all areas of aircraft maintenance, including landing gear, interior materials, aircraft and avionics parts, and components services.
Falcon aircraft tow gear keeps an aircraft mobile when its landing gear has been removed for repair or overhaul.
The tires and brakes on a business aircraft wear the most while taxiing. This is when the aircraft is at its heaviest and all of it rests on its legs. Proper operation and preventative maintenance are simple and have a marginal cost, but pay huge dividends to extending the useful life of both tires and brakes.
Navigating Through LASEREF II/III Obsolescence: Learn the Facts and Avoid Unexpected Downtime and Cost
Specs, photos, and contact information for current available inventory.
Through the coordinated efforts of our MRO facilities, Satellite Avionics locations, and RRT launch sites, customers can experience some of Duncan Aviation’s airframe, avionics, and engine services at their base hangar.
When it comes to ensuring that every aspect of your engine overhaul is covered, communication is key.
This new ART 2100 system fits and operates in the same space and uses identical mounting as the RDR2000 systems receiver/transmitter.
Here is a summary of the more significant inspection requirements and Service Bulletins applicable to both the Airframe and Engine maintenance manuals.
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