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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.
Beginning October 1, 2010, all aircraft will be required to re-register within the next three years.
All completion centers operate under the same FAA regulations. However, there are many details that will dictate the overall success of your interior completions project.
Honeywell has released a Service Information Letter to inform operators of possible FAME contamination in aviation fuel.
Four Learjet Temp Revisions (TR) were just released on the 40 and 45, regarding the inspection of the main landing gear (MLG) struts and actuators.
If you are experiencing any type of gyro system abnormality, NOW is the time, as temperatures begin to rise, to get your Gyro (Vertical or Directional) serviced.
Falcon jack pads fit very tight and don't easily seat down properly when installed. The threads on the pad can be chased to ease the turning torque required to install the pad.
James Hood discusses the difference between tool precision and accuracy.
During the removal and replacement of the flap drive 90° gear boxes, pay particular attention to the orientation of the mounts attaching the gearboxes to the aft spar.
Ever have your Primus II Communication unit (RCZ) transponder erroneously going into standby mode? Honeywell has an AD for that.
Citation has recently received reports of aft divider side ledge lights with bulbs installed at a higher wattage than what is called out in the Interior Maintenance Manual and the Aircraft Illustrated Parts Manual.