CPDLC/ADS-C & Datalink Testing
Ahead of a scheduled flight, pilots and DOMs should test their datalink systems to ensure they are able to connect and request and receive valuable flight information.
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Ahead of a scheduled flight, pilots and DOMs should test their datalink systems to ensure they are able to connect and request and receive valuable flight information.
Selecting the right business jet is a high-stakes investment, but the sheer volume of data can make narrowing your search feel overwhelming. Duncan Aviation has simplified this process with an updated Model/Market Summary that compares everything from hourly operating costs to full-seat range across the latest airframes. Check out how this tool can streamline your next acquisition and help you identify the perfect model for your mission.
When an aircraft seat’s hydraulic recline mechanism starts to feel spongy, develop play, or slowly creep upright, a leak in the actuator may be to blame. Before removing the unit for overhaul, try a simple, often overlooked step.
In my experience as an Avionics Tech Rep, unless I am talking to the person who witnessed the squawk, I go under the assumption that there is always more to the story than what I am told.
The Duncan Aviation /Garrett APU system interfaces with the aircraft’s electrical system and includes controls for operating, monitoring, and regulating the APU. As seldom as these systems fail, when they do, it can be confusing to determine which box is causing the problem.
COTS units: how they compare to aircraft-grade units and the pros and cons of having them installed on your aircraft.
When it comes to modifying or altering the interior of your business aircraft, missing documentation significantly slows down the progress of your project and could require the re-creation of lost documentation.
Most aircraft use some type of hydraulics in their configuration. Whether it be actuation, braking or shock absorption, these systems rely on the internal seals' integrity to function correctly.
A little understanding on how radar stabilization works can help both the flight crew determine erroneous return information, and assist the maintenance technicians tasked with troubleshooting the system.
Keep reading to learn the two steps to clear the Critical PAS/SBAS/WAAS messages after the FC06 update.
Watch a simulation of what happens to the internal components of a VG206D vertical gyro if dropped from a height of more than two inches—or even as little as ½ of an inch.
Because of our years of knowledge and experience repairing the damage after an electrolytic leveling switch blows, we included its replacement as part of our overhaul.
It is amazing how many boxes arrive at Duncan Aviation with an aircraft core exchange with no thought or care taken to ensure the units are not damaged during shipping.
You invest a lot of money keeping gyros airworthy. Follow these critical considerations when packing your gyroscope for transportation.
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.