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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.
If your landing gear was overhauled, exchanged or had maintenance performed on it during the period of April 1, 2005, and March 31, 2009, there is a chance that it contains parts that are susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement.
Pratt & Whitney recently released SB30393, recommending that the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) support brackets be replaced within 300 hours to help eliminate problems due to vibratory stresses.
There have been some questions raised lately about the flap tracks on the Lear 40 series aircraft, particularly regarding the Perma Silk G coating.
If your aircraft is RVSM certified, you are required to carry an RVSM manual on board the aircraft at all times. This manual is critical for providing instructions on how to maintain the RVSM capability of your aircraft. It includes items such as repainting the RVSM area, repairing damage and routine maintenance.
During inspections of the Falcon 50 baggage door, Duncan Aviation technicians have found a formed rib to be cracked in the radius. During the next 2A+, make sure to conduct a thorough visual inspection of this area. Because the baggage door is part of the pressure vessel, it requires the manufacture to be notified...
Securaplane Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Main Ship Batteries have technology that beats NiCad, Lead-Calcium and Lead-Antimony in every category of performance. They can ultimately save operators hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars annually.
All aircraft have unique hotspots for corrosion; Citations are no exception. This article addresses blue water corrosion concerns for Citation models 500, 550 & 560.
A recent Astra SPX customer had incoming discrepancies for the #1 & #2 Engine DEEC buffers filling up every flight. Also, the thrust reversers weren’t deploying on touch down until about 80 knots. The main landing gear ground contact switches were to blame.
Certain model King Airs are subject to the battery being discharged below minimum starting limit if the aircraft has been static for even a few days. The cause of this might be the cockpit blowers.
Honeywell has introduced new N2 monopoles with internal enhancements that improve N2 monopole durability. But double-check the P/N of the N2 monopole to avoid signal issues.