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.
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Dassault has decreased the inspection interval for task 53-10-39-220-802 .
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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.
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Cessna 680 Sovereign operators are now eligible to purchase Honeywell Avionics Protection Plan coverage for their aircraft.