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An aircraft's battery is one of THE highest-maintenance components on board, with items due every three months or 100 hours. Yet it is often ignored, abused, and left idle for long stretches of time.
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.
One of the most annoying things that detracts from the comfort and convenience of flying is a lingering, unpleasant odor. For the last several years, Duncan Aviation has been installing the air-cleaning ionization system from ACA, and our clients have been pleasantly surprised by how clean and fresh the system keeps the air in the cabin during all phases of flight.
Duncan Aviation is the world’s largest family owned maintenance, repair, and overhaul company in business aviation. But why does that matter and why would you want to work for Duncan Aviation.
The ramping of environmental water towards an exit point has always been a challenge. Careful inspection of susceptible areas will ensure unwanted corrosion won’t set in…
Corrosion on the top and bottom wing-to-winglet splice plate is still a common issue. Although awareness has improved among customers, it's a good time for a reminder.
Rigging of the Thrust Reverser system on CL-600 series aircraft can be tedious and time consuming especially if you start off on the wrong foot.
Garmin released mandatory Service Bulletin No.: 24064 Rev A on September 19, 2024, to address important updates to the flight deck software installed in Beechcraft King Air models. This SB must be complied with at the next maintenance interval or annual inspection, no later than March 31, 2025.
Intermittent flag warnings on the altimeter can be a nuisance. You never know when they are going to show up, and you're not always sure what they are about. But one thing is for certain, flag warnings should not be ignored.
As the Rollover deadline gets closer, the demand for the upgrade will get high, and the available capacity and schedules to perform the Service Bulletins will become very tight. Act Now!
These SD cameras are no longer available for procurement or repair due to the obsolescence of a number of components that don’t have direct replacement. Operators must transition to a newer solution, as repairs and replacements for the outdated systems are no longer possible.
Aircraft engine maintenance doesn’t have to be stressful if you know what to expect and how to get ready. With a little planning and the right help, you can breeze through the process without any surprises.
Get the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the new maintenance task requirements for Global aircraft flaps.
In this video, Michael Kussatz, Duncan Aviation’s Corporate Turboprop Captain and Avionics Sales Rep, explains how a full Garmin G600TXi flight deck avionics upgrade improves flight safety, situational awareness, and automation on a CJ2 airframe.
When an aircraft touches down, its brakes play a critical role in bringing it to a safe stop. However, the wear and tear on these brakes is inevitable, influenced by factors like runway length, landing speed, and ambient temperature.