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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.
After removal and reinstallation of the after-bodies for maintenance or engine change, take an extra step to avoid damage during deployment.
As spring and summer temperatures begin rise, so do the number of environmental system squawks.
Learn about the effects of particulate matter contamination on aircraft engines and recommendations for operating in volcanic-ash conditions.
In order for an autopilot to get an aircraft from Point A to Point B smoothly and safely, many components must work together; the main component being the autopilot computer.
There are a few errors in the Learjet 60 Maintenance Manual in the procedures of complying with the Functional Test of the Cabin Pressure Warning System on Learjet 60 models.
Hawker 800 series aircraft equipped with SPZ-8000 were required to designate an RVSM critical zone forward of the static ports. This included the nose avionics bay doors.
Recently, Dassault Aviation released several service bulletins and Falcon Service Advisories announcing the installation of ‘wing tank modifications’ for all of the Falcon 50/900/2000 series aircraft.
Communiqué #HK-0017 advises service centers and owner/operators of an information only kit, part number 238-0002, being made available to replace portable fire extinguishers.
Avoid unexpected scheduling and planning headaches by remembering to replace the Lear 40 Series Aft Quadrant at its 10 Year Life Limit.
Don't let your engines end up on the DERB list! Some operators are experiencing the unfortunate effects of long-term storage when proper engine preservation procedures have not been followed.