The Crucial Role Of Safety Management Systems In Aviation MRO Safety
Safety Management Systems: why they are essential, and how they are not all the same.
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Safety Management Systems: why they are essential, and how they are not all the same.
The main system components of the factory-installed FDR covered by STC10001SC-D are obsolete. They are no longer available for purchase or repair, and there is no longer a method of support for any of these critical FDR components.
Proper maintenance of starter and generator terminal blocks is critical for aircraft safety and reliability. A seemingly small issue, such as a loose wire or incorrect torque, can cause catastrophic failure through arcing, rapidly leading to melting, component disintegration, and potential damage to the surrounding aircraft structure.
The term situational awareness is frequently used in aviation, but what does it actually mean for a pilot in the flight deck? And how can modern avionics, like the Garmin G600 TXi, take that awareness to the next level? Watch this video and learn.
Aircraft buyers and sellers often face a significant question: What exactly constitutes damage history, and how does it affect an aircraft's value? This question is more complex than it seems, as damage is a subjective concept with no universal standard. To shed light on this issue, we spoke with three sales representatives from Duncan Aviation's Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions: Ann Pollard, Tim Barber, and Doug Roth.
The IC-600, -615, and 1080 integrated avionics computers are at the heart of the Honeywell Primus avionics systems.
An over-serviced brake fluid reservoir and a worn seal can cause a sticky and expensive situation for sensitive electronic equipment nearby.
In winter, it takes very little ice at the bottom of the engine inlet area to prevent the fan from rotating freely, and a frozen fan can result in expensive engine damage upon starting.
Approximately 98% of all beacon activations in the U.S. are false alerts. In 2021, ELTs accounted for 57%, despite comprising only 17% of the total registered beacons listed on the NOAA website.
Many factors will cause a low or high oil pressure indication on Honeywell TFE731 engines, one of the more common causes is a faulty Breather Pressurizing Valve
Successfully fly with the Honeywell ED800 EFIS for years to come
It is getting challenging to find hangar space for avionics-only events.
Duncan Aviation Technicians recommend a reconditioning program for the Lear/Bendix starter 6608268-6 on Learjet 35/55 aircraft.
When your starter generator is in need of overhaul, keep these modifications in mind and ask your overhaul facility what modifications they recommend to get the full life out of your unit.
The starter generator is an essential component of your aircraft, but its reliability depends on proper maintenance practices. One critical task is replacing the brushes inside. However, optimal performance goes beyond just swapping out old parts.