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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.
Warm aircraft are more susceptible to snow and rain which can freeze in the engine inlet area.
Dassault has just issued a new Service Advisory explaining a new “CPCP path of compliance” for the Falcon 50s.
The autopilot disengaged immediately when the pitch servo tried to drive the elevator.
GIV operators must complete CB194A or ASC 469 Water Line Ribbon Heater Upgrade by September 4, 2011. Schedules are expected to tighten. The best course of action is to schedule as soon as possible.
Running your radar system during the off season does not shorten its life but may actually extend it.
During the next nose gear strut corrosion inspection, our technicians recommend evaluating the centering torsion spring.
Learjet has recently discovered the potential for cracks developing in the ballscrew and nut assembly of the Learjet 45 flap actuator.
Duncan Aviation technicians have found the V-Band Clamp installed incorrectly on a Falcon 50B and 50EX.
The incorporation of SB 72-5194 will extend to the TFE731-40 and -60 engines to the 3000 hour MPI and 6000 hour CZI intervals. MSP will pay for this bulletin at the next MPI.
Hartzell propeller AD94-17-13 and SB165E are very confusing, and you need to read both in their entirety to understand their full meaning.