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Now that the Gogo 5G network is complete, Gogo is focusing on updating customers’ service and experiences on their licensed 3G/4G network by upgrading to AVANCE L3 or AVANCE L5 connectivity platforms, the latest LTE network technology.
Duncan Aviation airframe technicians recently addressed recurring intermittent fuel quantity issues in two Gulfstream 550 aircraft. Continue reading to learn about their troubleshooting steps and the results they achieved.
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.
When designing and installing a new interior, it’s not unusual to have last minute design changes or additions to add items that require added power.
Honeywell issued Safety Service Bulletin AS907 -72-9067 for high-time engines (greater than 8,000 hours of service).
My APS-80 autopilot is disengaging at altitude. The APC is OK. What else should I look at? Keep reading to find the answers to a recent question.
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.
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Aviation Senior Designer Mary Lee transformed the interior of this Bombardier Global Express from its traditional, outdated neutral environment to one of modern luxury.
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.
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.
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.
Learn what a Honeywell Heavy Authorization means and what you can expect when you bring your TFE731 to Duncan Aviation.
It has been well known that Honeywell was going to discontinue support of the DL-900 after December 31, 2016.