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.
In my experience as an Avionics Tech Rep, unless I am talking to the person who witnessed the squawk, I go under the assumption that there is always more to the story than what I am told.
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.
A Deformed pre-cooler was causing the bleed air from bleed air manifold to be exhausted overboard.
Duncan Aviation recently completed a structural repair of an engine pylon upper skin. An area of exfoliation corrosion was found in the forward edge of the skin during the aircraft inspection.
Duncan Aviation's Gary Harpster tells you what you need to know about WAAS/LPV for corporate aircraft.
The Main Cabin Door on the Hawker 125 Series is well designed and relatively problem free. However, with normal use and foot traffic, it is exposed to some potentially corrosive elements.
Getting a specific amount of fuel into the proper tanks is the job of the Load Select System. Keep reading to learn the common squawks of the system.
Been experiencing strange issues with your FMS, such as blank screens or frozen systems? Keep reading on how to troubleshoot your FMS Database card.
Are the cracks in your aircraft’s new paint a cosmetic flaw or substandard paint job? Believe it or not, it could be normal wear. Either way, paint requires maintenance! Do not ignore it.
The flight deck is the one of the first things your passengers see. Don’t fly with missing or broken parts.
Don’t get left with your NLG door open. Inspect brackets for corrosion and cracks.
The Chapter 5 service life limitation for Passenger O2 masks has been removed. Keep reading to learn the new inspection schedule.