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Even if this isn’t your first pre-owned aircraft purchase and you’re familiar with the process, it’s crucial not to rush through the pre-purchase evaluation for the sake of quicker ownership.
Operators of legacy systems such as the ATG 1000, 2000, 4000, or 5000 must prepare for Gogo’s transition to LTE technology by December 31, 2025. If the connectivity system on your aircraft is not upgraded, the inflight internet services may be disrupted.
Flight crews and maintenance personnel need to come together and discuss how and when to properly service the oil, creating a means to log the addition of oil and discussing the responsibilities of ground personnel service when the aircraft is away from home.
Honeywell recommends replacing the accessory gearbox bevel components at the same time before the engine reaches 7,000 operating hours or at first access to the affected parts.
Customers often assume failures can’t happen when they aren’t flying but talk to any of Duncan Aviation’s Satellite Shops, and we’ll confirm it’s a very common occurrence.
This is an update to the aging aircraft issue in regards to the Aux Cabin Heat in 20 & 30 Series Learjets not equipped with a Meggitt (formerly known as Keith Products) Freon system.
I highly recommend two Service Bulletins for L-3 Communications vertical gyros that will reduce vibration issues and result in better drift characteristics making the gyros more stable.
The Main Entry Door on Hawker aircraft is durable and very reliable. And by adding basic operational measures, you will ensure years of continued problem-free service.
During recent inspections of Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft, Duncan Aviation technicians have found corrosion on the electrical disconnect plugs in the wheel wells.
Airworthiness Directive 2010-07-02 is applicable to the Honeywell RNZ-850/851 Integrated Navigation Units (INU) and addresses possible erroneous glide slope or localizer display indications.
The Thales Sextant Triple Tachometer Indicator is installed on Eurocopter Dauphin helicopters. To keep this unit running at peak performance, periodic cleaning is recommended.
From Maxarets to Airbrake Actuators, learn the five most commonly exchanged Hawker 125 aircraft parts.
On P&W 500 engines, you should be monitoring the oil level and checking cowlings for leaks.
There are two facts Falcon operators should be aware of when it comes to fuel tank management.
On all Astra/SPX/G-100 model aircraft the original cockpit fire extinguisher and the alternate part numbers are no longer available.