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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.
We are often asked many questions regarding the required inspection intervals for the Honeywell HTF7000/AS907 Series engine. We put together a quick chart for your reference.
Tune into this interactive Duncan Aviation Straight Talk webinar to learn more about Duncan Aviation’s FBO services and the importance of being IS-BAH accredited. We will have representatives from our Lincoln, Provo, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo FBO locations.
Beyond quality, downtime, schedule and price, what do you value in aircraft service?
myDuncan is a convenient and useful management tool that will give you greater access and control of all send-in component repair work.
Legacy FMSs face several issues as they age. Parts obsolescence for LCDs, CPU boards, GPS boards, and GPS sensors limit their repair capabilities. The situation is only going to get worse over time.
We encourage you to take action on AD 2021-08-07 now. The longer you wait, the more likely you will get caught up in the bottleneck when demand goes up and supply becomes scarce.
Now that ADS-B has moved out, what is hot in the world of avionics? What are the most requested systems? Are there any good deals to be had? And will Elon Musk and the Starlink System ever come to business aviation?
Duncan Aviation has created installation packages for the Aviation Clean Air (ACA) ionization system for Bombardier Global, Challenger 300, and Challenger 350 aircraft.
PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) replacement parts are a viable solution to reducing costs, increasing reliability, and cutting downtimes.
Honeywell issued Service Bulletin AS907-72-9094 that calls for the replacement of the #4 carbon seal on the HTF7000/AS907 series engines.