CPDLC/ADS-C & Datalink Testing
Ahead of a scheduled flight, pilots and DOMs should test their datalink systems to ensure they are able to connect and request and receive valuable flight information.
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Ahead of a scheduled flight, pilots and DOMs should test their datalink systems to ensure they are able to connect and request and receive valuable flight information.
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.
When an aircraft seat’s hydraulic recline mechanism starts to feel spongy, develop play, or slowly creep upright, a leak in the actuator may be to blame. Before removing the unit for overhaul, try a simple, often overlooked step.
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Completing a proper shutdown every time will prevent this.
This was an industry-first installation in the United States and was performed in the customer’s hangar.
Caution is needed when rigging the flaps on a Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft.
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.
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.
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.