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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.
Duncan Aviation is the world’s largest family owned maintenance, repair, and overhaul company in business aviation. But why does that matter and why would you want to work for Duncan Aviation.
The ramping of environmental water towards an exit point has always been a challenge. Careful inspection of susceptible areas will ensure unwanted corrosion won’t set in…
Hydrostatic testing is often required at certain intervals for Aircraft Oxygen Cylinders, Fire Extinguishers and Pneumatic Bottles. The interval at which these are due and what is to be done is sometimes confusing. It’s not only important to know when these are due but also what is to be done.
If your aircraft will be sitting idle for longer than normal, we recommend you take extra steps to keep your engines in working condition and minimize the potential for deterioration. Engine preservation is critical during times of long-term storage, with some unfortunate effects when procedures are not followed.
It is crucial to follow recommended best practices during aircraft tire storage to prevent tire distortion.
Duncan Aviation’s flight operations have a list of things done regularly that could be considered preventative maintenance. Most of the items are service-related, but many AOG situations are prevented by doing them.
For intermittent faults from thrust reversers to autopilot and everything in between, don’t overlook a very important part of the system—Weight on Wheels (WOW).
With cutting-edge technologies and more advanced solutions, it's beneficial to understand the evolution of connectivity and the solutions that are currently available or will be in the near future.
We recently received this question from an operator out of South America about unpleasant cabin odors in their Falcon 2000.
Support for the original Honeywell RESCU 406 AFN ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) in all of the Falcon 7X and many of the Falcon 8X aircraft has been discontinued.
The purchase or sale of a business aircraft can be a complex undertaking requiring expertise to ensure a maximum return on investment. You’ll need to analyze many factors to determine which make and model is best suited for your budget and mission.
Duncan Aviation, Todd Duncan, explains the current industry-wide scheduling outlook. Long gone are the days of planning a project just 30 to 60 days out.