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.
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Encountering CPU Fail, Data Bus Fail, or RAM Fail messages during your Universal FMS startup can be a frustrating experience for flight crews. However, these seemingly critical errors often have a surprisingly simple root cause.
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Honeywell has introduced Ensemble, a cutting-edge connected service that, in conjunction with the newly required EDG-100, promises enhanced engine performance monitoring, streamlined maintenance, and improved operational efficiency.
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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.
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This service bulletin addresses potential interference risks caused by 5G emissions on radio altimeter systems. The modification involves installing band-pass filters between the radio altimeter antennas and transceivers.
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Duncan Aviation technicians have noted clamps with black rubber causing wire stains that appear to be burning or overheating.
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The United States does not require the 406MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), but as of February 1, 2009, the international monitoring of your 121.5/243 MHz ELT signal ended...
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Bombardier has issued two optional Service Bulletins to upgrade the flight deck software on Global 5X00 (700-34-5030) and 6X00 (SB 700-34-6030) series aircraft. These bulletins offer features to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and cockpit performance.
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Operators of legacy systems such as the ATG 1000, 2000, 4000, or 5000 must prepare for Gogo’s transition to LTE technology before December 31, 2025. If the connectivity system on your aircraft is not upgraded, the inflight internet services may be disrupted.
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Garmin released mandatory Service Bulletin No.: 24064 Rev A on September 19, 2024, to address important updates to the flight deck software installed in Beechcraft King Air models. This SB must be complied with at the next maintenance interval or annual inspection, no later than March 31, 2025.
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Intermittent flag warnings on the altimeter can be a nuisance. You never know when they are going to show up, and you're not always sure what they are about. But one thing is for certain, flag warnings should not be ignored.
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As the Rollover deadline gets closer, the demand for the upgrade will get high, and the available capacity and schedules to perform the Service Bulletins will become very tight. Act Now!
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These SD cameras are no longer available for procurement or repair due to the obsolescence of a number of components that don’t have direct replacement. Operators must transition to a newer solution, as repairs and replacements for the outdated systems are no longer possible.
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In this video, Michael Kussatz, Duncan Aviation’s Corporate Turboprop Captain and Avionics Sales Rep, explains how a full Garmin G600TXi flight deck avionics upgrade improves flight safety, situational awareness, and automation on a CJ2 airframe.
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Get tips from the experts on how to get the most out of your flight deck, beginning with FMS Position Determinination.
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