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To continue conducting business, operators need to stay connected to their contacts on the ground while at any altitude, anywhere in the world. Here is a low-cost alternative.
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To continue conducting business, operators need to stay connected to their contacts on the ground while at any altitude, anywhere in the world. Here is a low-cost alternative.
We urge a thorough inspection of this specific area during all future maintenance, especially as part of a pre-purchase evaluation, to detect and address cracks early.
Many factors will cause a low or high oil pressure indication on TFE731 engines. One of the more common causes is a faulty Breather Pressurizing Valve (BPV).
The unit requires to be function tested every 1200 hours or 36 Months, whichever occurs first. However, we have often witnessed that these actuators do not make it between function tests.
With so many makes and models available, finding the best fit for your needs can be challenging.
If you’re not starting the conversation about scheduling your next maintenance needs a minimum of a year in advance, you are already 12 months behind the curve for a successful event.
How your aircraft is operated determines the specific RVSM approval requirements.
Have you ever waited too long to do a minor repair and have it become a costly, major event? This can also apply to aircraft instruments.
Spoking is a general term used when a radar system fails. You can determine which part of the system is causing the problem based on what appears on the radar display.
Landing gear is very susceptible to corrosion, due to its location and exposure to the elements.
Duncan Aviation Regional Avionics Sales Manager Michael Kussatz climbs inside a Hawker 800 XP to discuss the benefits of an LPV upgrade to older business jets.
Failure to allow your gyros to fully spool down before moving the aircraft can cause severe damage. This video demonstrates what happens to a gyro when it is moved too soon.
Honeywell Service Bulletin 7011672-34-0100 adds moisture barrier protection to the symbol generator and subassemblies.
A gyro is an essential piece of business aircraft avionics equipment. You invest a lot of money to keep it airworthy. And when it comes time for an overhaul, you pack it up and send it in. But do you really know what happens when you send it in?
Detailed tracking of life-limited aircraft parts is essential, not just for the safety of passengers and crew but for the safety of your wallet as well.