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Now that the Gogo 5G network is complete, Gogo is focusing on updating customers’ service and experiences on their licensed 3G/4G network by upgrading to AVANCE L3 or AVANCE L5 connectivity platforms, the latest LTE network technology.
When overhauling a Vertical Gyro, most facilities stop at replacing the components mandated by the Component Maintenance Manual. While this meets the requirements for returning the gyro to service, Duncan Aviation goes further, prioritizing what is right over what is merely required.
Follow these steps to troubleshoot classic Learjet spoileron systems.
There is only ONE way to safely and legally ship pressurized containers like oxygen cylinders, fire bottles, emergency air bottles, reservoirs, and water bottles. Keep reading to learn what that is.
During a typical business aircraft transaction, the Purchase Agreement is what is referenced when deciding what constitutes a discrepancy and who is responsible for paying for it. However, it provides little direction on how to perform the repair.
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?
Fly along with Duncan Aviation's Michael Kussatz and Nate Klenke as they explain the 6.1 software update, approaching deadline, and benefits of Honeywell's FMZ-2000 Flight Management System.
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.
The deadline for SB 76-9031 is November 27, 2023.
On modern business aircraft you can see bubbled paint on composite panels that looks like corrosion. How is that possible on a composite panel?
Scheduling regular preventative maintenance can save you from paying multiple thousands of dollars in repair costs and downtime.
Do not attempt to get around doing these Service Bulletins during the overhaul by trying to clean the bearings rather than replacing them. Don’t Take the Shortcut. Do these Service Bulletins.
Scammers are counting on you not to closely examining the actual details of the email. It is in the details where you will find the red flags.
After September 2022, owner/operators who have not upgraded their software to version 6.1 or higher will lose access to the Nav Database.
The phrase source equipment pertains to any device installed in the aircraft that provides either an audio or video input to the CMS.