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.
Assessing the health of your aircraft’s engine takes on many forms. One form often not weighed heavily enough is engine externals.
Attention Learjet 40/45 aircraft operators. There is an item in the 4800 hour inspection that you should be aware of regarding IRN U5323168.
Have you ever had an early morning smell of napalm in your pristine cabin? We have outlined three steps for identifying the source and getting rid of the bad smell.
Our experience has found that moisture was causing corrosion leading to the failure of the Bendix GCU.
Messier and Bombardier are in the process of releasing Service Bulletins that improve the bushing design to eliminate the need for a supplemental greasing procedure.
Depending on the Honeywell TFE731 engine model, using the correct oil type will increase resistance to coke formations.
Duncan Aviation's FANS 1/A webinar, hosted by Justin Vena, will be held in mid-December. In the meantime, checkout this four-part video series on Understanding Future Air Navigation Systems.
To effectively troubleshoot an aircraft autopilot, it's helpful to first understand how the autopilot system works.
Duncan Aviation released a four-part video series on Understanding FANS, the system that provides communication between the pilot and air traffic controller.
Insects on the windshield can be dealt with, but in the pitot static system they can be truly maddening. Bugs, like birds, can build a nest overnight.