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Now that the Gogo 5G network is complete, Gogo is focusing on updating customers’ service and experiences on their licensed 3G/4G network by upgrading to AVANCE L3 or AVANCE L5 connectivity platforms, the latest LTE network technology.
Duncan Aviation airframe technicians recently addressed recurring intermittent fuel quantity issues in two Gulfstream 550 aircraft. Continue reading to learn about their troubleshooting steps and the results they achieved.
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.
FANS 1/A – CPDLC is one of the many components of NextGen and will play an integral part in many aspects of future systems.
Many factors will cause a low or high oil pressure indication on TFE731 engines. One of the more common causes is a faulty Breather Pressurizing Valve (BPV).
Recently, I have experienced an increase in the number of inquiries about the Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) in the Learjet 31A. Between Service Bulletin (SB) 31-34-9, the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) 34-24-11 and the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 34-28-00, there are numerous errors.
Most operators are aware of these limits and track their time and usage to schedule replacement when required. But what about the life-limited aircraft parts contained WITHIN aircraft assemblies?
Antenna corrosion is usually not found until an equipment failure is noticed. By that time, it might be too late.
Recently, a Hawker 800XP being tested for the Stall Detector Functional test at Duncan Aviation exhibited an open #2 pitot system.
An inefficient ECU heat transfer can result in a hot cabin, even with the temperature control in auto mode with “Max Cool” selected.
If you are operating in a region where cicadas are out, it has been suggested that you use your engine in lieu of your APU.
It sounds pretty simple, but there is a lot of confusing and conflicting information on Learjet tire changes you should be aware of.
Preplanning for an interior refurbishment will reduce the anxiety of tight decision deadlines and create an environment that allows operators to enjoy the design process.