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Selecting the right business jet is a high-stakes investment, but the sheer volume of data can make narrowing your search feel overwhelming. Duncan Aviation has simplified this process with an updated Model/Market Summary that compares everything from hourly operating costs to full-seat range across the latest airframes. Check out how this tool can streamline your next acquisition and help you identify the perfect model for your mission.
Dive into our six comprehensive FAQs that break down the hidden environmental and handling factors that accelerate internal servo wear. Learn exactly what to expect from a master-certified inspection and how to determine if a repair or full replacement makes the most sense for your aircraft.
Collins Aerospace announced the discontinuance of the RTU-870 series Radio Tuning Units in 2014. While the upgrade path remains the primary long-term solution for many operators, it is not always the most practical or cost-effective option. Many operators seek alternatives to full system replacement.
It is believed that around 3,000 BCE., the Egyptian unit of length was established. The Royal Egyptian cubit was decreed to be equal to the length of the forearm from the bent elbow to the tip of the extended middle finger plus the width of the palm of the hand of the Pharaoh ruling at the time. The Royal Cubit Master was carved from a block of black granite to endure for all time (the equivalent of today’s primary standard).
Operators who have recently updated their Navigation Computers to NZ 6.1 (or later) software may notice unexpected flight behavior. These symptoms typically include the aircraft sequencing to the next waypoint as early as 20 miles out, shallow turns, and overshooting direct-to waypoints during departure. Although these issues may appear to be internal hardware faults or software bugs, the solution is a straightforward on-wing configuration adjustment.
As you begin to plan for the Bombardier Learjet Nacelle Heat Tube Inspection, there are a few items to be aware of.
This Service Bulletin is applicable to aircraft engines on the Embraer Legacy 450 and Embraer Legacy 500 aircraft.
Recently, several of our customers who upgraded early for ADS-B to the DO-260A standard have received letters from the FAA, alerting them to the fact that they are not in compliance with the ADS-B mandate.
Working with the Duncan Aviation Aircraft Design team is a remarkable experience. The designer interviews the aircraft owner to get an initial feel for their preferences and tastes. They then bring a suitcase full of pre-selected sample materials to an in-person meeting to further dialog and fine-tune the design. The next step is often the development of a realistic rendering so the client can visually see their future refurbished cabin.
Everyone is talking about the pre-owned market being stronger at the start of 2018 than it was last year. However, I’m going to venture a guess that most of us have heard this story a good number of times year after year.
Duncan Aviation’s myDuncan project management system lets customers be productive wherever they happen to be.
Duncan Aviation was recently shortlisted for the Private Jet Design Award in The International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2018. Hosted by leading interior design magazine Design et al and leading yacht and aviation design magazine Luxe et al, The International Yacht & Aviation Awards reward the best in design from across the globe.
In response to customer requests for full Duncan Aviation services in the western U.S., Duncan Aviation has begun construction on a maintenance, modifications and paint complex at its Provo, Utah, location. The expansion includes a large maintenance/modifications center and an innovative paint facility.
According to the most recent data from the FAA, slightly fewer than 10% of all U.S. registered ADS-B-equipped aircraft are NPE, or non-performing emitters.
The BendixKing KFC 400 Autopilot System is a full autopilot package found on the Learjet 31A and King Air aircraft. We are an authorized BendixKing service center and have seen this system in our avionics repair shop many times.