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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.
BendixKing released a software upgrade for ART-2100 radar transceiver to address memory corruption issues during power-on or shutdown procedures.
Never enter into an agreement to purchase or exchange aircraft parts before fully understanding the terms and conditions of the contract. Here are some terms you should understand.
We recommend you inspect the Falcon 7X RAT retract pump piston for corrosion before stowing.
We are continuing to work closely with Rockwell Collins on this issue and will provide frequent updates as they become available.
All of Duncan Aviation's full-service facilities have the necessary tooling to comply with this Service Bulletin.
If you aren’t tracking your tire changes then you will be required to comply with the most stringent of the required inspections, when all you probably need is a new tire and visual inspection.
The "Raptor" test cell has completed all of the necessary correlation runs certified by Honeywell and is fully operational.
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Regular inspection and early detection/preventative measures will help delay the onset of corrosion.
This agreement gives Duncan Aviation access to expanded Héroux-Devtek/APPH repair and overhaul services.