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If your aircraft will be sitting idle for longer than normal, we recommend you take extra steps to keep your engines in working condition and minimize the potential for deterioration. Engine preservation is critical during times of long-term storage, with some unfortunate effects when procedures are not followed.
Hydrostatic testing is often required at certain intervals for Aircraft Oxygen Cylinders, Fire Extinguishers and Pneumatic Bottles. The interval at which these are due and what is to be done is sometimes confusing. It’s not only important to know when these are due but also what is to be done.
It is crucial to follow recommended best practices during aircraft tire storage to prevent tire distortion.
Duncan Aviation’s flight operations have a list of things done regularly that could be considered preventative maintenance. Most of the items are service-related, but many AOG situations are prevented by doing them.
Not long ago, one of Duncan Aviation's aircraft lost all GPS information and received a number of CAS messages related to these interruptions. What happened?
In this podcast you'll learn why 10% of the Citation Excel/XLS fleet has already upgraded to the Garmin G5000 flight deck.
Making assumptions during aircraft maintenance events can have a major impact on whether a job is done properly or not. Such is the case with sealants.
There are a number of steps you can take before just pulling a unit and sending it in for repair. Any one of them could save you a lot of time and considerable sum of money.
Honeywell authorized Duncan Aviation to perform eddy current corrosion inspections required for two service bulletins
Do not use electric grease guns!
Over the years, we have published many article about the care and maintenance of aircraft batteries. We've collected them all in one location for your convenience.
We work tirelessly to maximize the return on your aircraft investment.
You don’t think much about the temperature sensor in your aircraft’s engine air ducts, until they stop working. Failure can be caused by a number of reasons including cross-threading, broken tabs, or corrosion of the inlet fitting.
Many factors, such as storage conditions or the opening and resealing of the original container, can affect shelf life of de-icers.