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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.
WAAS is a critical part of the FAA’s NextGen program because the precise navigation information the onboard receivers process are being used by ADS-B and FANS-1/A solutions.
My APS-80 autopilot is desengaging at altitude. The APC is OK. What else should I look at? Keep reading to find the answers to a recent question.
Honeywell issued Safety Service Bulletin AS907 -72-9067 for high-time engines (greater than 8,000 hours of service).
The ADS-B Out mandate for business aviation is coming fast. For those who fly in the United States, their aircraft must have ADS-B Out capability by Jan. 1, 2020. For those who fly in Europe, the mandate takes effect on June 7, 2020.
Inspired by the owner’s expectations of creating a high-end automotive experience coupled with sleek, simple lines, Duncan Aviation Senior Designer Mary Lee transformed the interior of this Bombardier Global Express from its traditional, outdated neutral environment to one of modern luxury.
On September 9, 2016, Duncan Aviation’s Honeywell engine service authorization was extended, designating the company’s Lincoln, Nebraska, location as a Honeywell TFE731 Heavy or Overhaul Maintenance facility.
Over the last several years, more and more business aircraft have been involved in cross-border transactions. That means more imports, exports, modifications, approvals, deregistrations and registrations are taking place in a constantly changing regulatory environment.
Learn what a Honeywell Heavy Authorization means and what you can expect when you bring your TFE731 to Duncan Aviation.
During the 36 month / 2,400 hour inspection of your Falcon 7X, pay particular attention to the slat door close out mechanism rollers.
It has been well known that Honeywell was going to discontinue support of the DL-900 after December 31, 2016.