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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.
Follow these steps to troubleshoot classic Learjet spoileron systems.
SB A66021 supersedes SB A66019, calling for replacement of the bypass valves in PW617F-E engines.
Duncan Aviation technicians have found a bell-crank in the aft baggage door on a Falcon 2000 has been striking a torque tube bolt during the closing operation of the door.
Hawker SB 28-88-3256A introduces a direct, drop-in replacement for your Intertechnique Fuel Boost Pump.
The ramping of environmental water towards an exit point has always been a challenge. Careful inspection of susceptible areas will ensure unwanted corrosion won’t set in…
We’ve gotten a few calls lately with customers installing Garmin G-600 systems in smaller aircraft and calling us for advice on how to interface the autopilot.
When API winglets are installed on a Hawker aircraft, several structural inspection intervals are reduced. This interval reduction is easily overlooked by an operator…
The National Air Transport Association (NATA) clarified a 1996 regulatory change to FAR Part 43, Appendix A regarding the updating of navigation databases in GPSs and Flight Management Systems allowing pilots operating under Part 91 to perform database updates…
Gust locks lock the control column in place, preventing random movement and possible damage of the surface from wind while an aircraft is parked. It only takes a small investment to prevent damage that could cost tens of thousands of dollars and hours to repair.
December 31, 2009, is the deadline to comply with AD 2006-04-12. Although General Electric is working diligently trying to contact operators with information on completing this AD prior to the deadline, they estimate there will be about 20 aircraft that will not be in compliance.