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Is your aircraft's paint job a luxury or a structural necessity? While it certainly looks great on the ramp, your paint system is actually a critical maintenance component engineered to shield the airframe from corrosion, UV damage, and environmental stressors. Read our latest feature to learn why a proactive paint program is the key to preserving your jet’s safety, integrity, and long-term market value.
International aircraft transactions are complex, involving a delicate balance of FAA compliance, customs coordination, and airworthiness certification. As a Part 25 aircraft owner, you understand the strategic value of moving assets across borders, but the technical execution remains a high-stakes endeavor.
Offering superior integration and a wide array of safety-enhancing and self-monitoring features, the GFC 600 digital autopilot is a revolution in aftermarket flight control solutions.
The Bombardier Global 5000 continues to be a top choice for operators seeking a large-cabin, transcontinental jet without the investment required for newer flagship models. This market overview examines how its 5,200nm range and short-runway agility keep it competitive, while highlighting the importance of engine programs and avionics upgrades in maintaining the aircraft's long-term utility and resale appeal.
Behind every aircraft interior is a layer of critical safety work that most passengers will never see. Explore the essential role of Duncan Aviation’s Burn Lab, where materials undergo rigorous FAA-mandated testing, from Bunsen burner trials to flame containment, to ensure every component meets strict fire safety standards. Learn how proper burn testing prevents costly certification delays, protects long-term aircraft value, and, most importantly, keeps passengers and crew safe in the air.
Be vigilant in using your pitot/static covers. Bugs roost and build nests FAST. Cover up!
This Service Guide was created specifically for the Embraer Legacy airframe and contains valuable NextGen information that will be useful as you look ahead to the coming months and years.
The Duncan Aviation /Garrett APU system interfaces with the aircraft’s electrical system and includes controls for operating, monitoring, and regulating the APU. As seldom as these systems fail, when they do, it can be confusing to determine which box is causing the problem.
Duncan Aviation customers are now able to view their logbook entries in real-time, categorized by airframe or engine through their myDuncan account.
The technology of radar is a great tool to avoid severe weather, but it is important to remember its limitations.
Take advantage of unused space to expand the baggage compartment in the nose of your M2.
It is hard to plan for the upcoming mandates when you don’t have good information. These mandate Service Guides were created specifically for the G100, G150 and G200 airframes. They contain valuable information to be used for planning purposes as you look ahead to the coming months and years.
“This unit causes a constant ‘stab off’ condition and pushing the stabilization switch on and off has no effect.”
When it comes to any aircraft seat repairs, from replacing a seat pan to a worn out bolt, knowing your seats certification is critical, especially if it is certified as 16G.
If your Universal FMS System is not on a general maintenance program, you run the risk of losing valuable Pilot Data.