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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.
Have you ever experienced poor cabin cooling on the ground while the APU was in operation? Keep reading...
We have had great success using this for dent removal.
If done on a routine basis, compressor washes will reduce deterioration of the ITT margin, help restore engine efficiency, reduce engine workload and decrease fuel consumption.
When an aircraft is parked in direct sunlight, the dark tint of sunshields absorbs heat and interior fold-out sunscreens reflect it back into the window. Both can damage the acrylic material on the window, causing irreparable and expensive damage.
Here are the answers to the most common aircraft engine service questions I am asked when visiting customers.
Our experience has shown running your aircraft radar system during the off season does not shorten its life but may actually extend it!
Duncan Aviation is DOT certified for hydrostatic testing.
All aircraft are vulnerable to corrosion. The Hawker 125 series is no different, but added vigilance is needed due to its use of TKS Fluid.
Engine FOD, because of its ability to cause damage beyond the front visible compressor stages, can go unnoticed and have no cockpit effect.
I think it is always worth mentioning the importance of maintaining a clean cockpit, especially following the installation of new carpet or interior refurbishment when lint tends to be plentiful.