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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.
Batteries deserve more credit in the successful operation of your aircraft. They are the first component to engage an aircraft’s electrical system and the last line of defense before everything shuts down in an emergency.
To continue conducting business, operators need to stay connected to their contacts on the ground while at any altitude, anywhere in the world, and without the high cost of traditional airborne internet solutions.
Time sometimes slips by faster than we realize. And while it does, components that are sitting on shelves as serviceable are aging.
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Duncan Aviation technicians have been finding brightened surfaces on both leading edges and engine inlets with dulled finishes and varying degrees of corrosion. Catching it early is the key.
At Duncan Aviation, we encourage you to stay up-to-date on the available Service Bulletins as symbol generator upgrades and improvements become available.
There are many advantages that carbon disc brakes have over the traditional steel. Keep reading to learn what you can do to increase performance and the life of your carbon disk brakes.
Corrosion doesn’t care what make/model aircraft you have or how many flight hours it sees. All it cares about is getting its start and hoping you are not paying attention.
Listen as Duncan Aviation Avionics/Instrument experts dig into the details of the different ARTEX ELT types, programming protocols, the options Duncan Aviation provides to support ARTEX ELTs.
Operators are protected from unexpected engine maintenance costs and extended downtimes with Honeywell's new MSP for their HTF series engines.