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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.
Duncan Aviation technicians have found the V-Band Clamp installed incorrectly on a Falcon 50B and 50EX.
There is a new Chapter 5 requirement for the Astra/SPX/G-100 to overhaul the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator at 10 years.
Our Challenger Tech Reps recommend two new areas for CL600 corrosion inspection.
We recently repaired several Lear 45 MLG actuators suspected of bypassing fluid due to poor performance on the aircraft.
Hartzell propeller AD94-17-13 and SB165E are very confusing, and you need to read both in their entirety to understand their full meaning.
I recently ran across an issue with a Pratt & Whitney engine oil leak and felt it would be to everyone’s benefit to clarify my findings.
Universal Avionics UNS-1M database subscriptions are coming to an end. UNS-1M trade-in and upgrades are available through the Duncan Aviation Avionics Satellite Network.
For advanced GPS-enabled approaches on Challenger 601-3A/R, Falcon 900B or Hawker 800XP and if you want a NZ-2000 FMS upgrade, then consider this.
Dimensional measuring tool cleanliness affects accuracy.
Duncan Aviation technicians have noted clamps with black rubber causing wire stains that appear to be burning or overheating.