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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.
It has been noted by Duncan technicians on the F50EX that the rear equipment bay ladder is missing its stainless steel protection rub bands. These bands are to prevent the ladder from being chaffed by the stow clips.
Warm aircraft are more susceptible to snow and rain which can freeze in the engine inlet area.
Honeywell has issued two Category II Reliability Service Bulletins (SB) TFE731-79-3070 R1 and TFE731-79-5120 for the installation of new instruction plate decals on oil tanks to help prevent oil over-servicing.
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.
Dassault has just issued a new Service Advisory explaining a new “CPCP path of compliance” for the Falcon 50s.
During the next nose gear strut corrosion inspection, our technicians recommend evaluating the centering torsion spring.
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.
Learjet has recently discovered the potential for cracks developing in the ballscrew and nut assembly of the Learjet 45 flap actuator.