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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.
When these units require replacement, your only options are to: 1) buy a whole new servo unit or 2) upgrade the entire avionics package of the aircraft.
While not a new technology, hydrodipping is not very prevalent in the aviation industry. However, it saves both time and money and results in the same high-gloss durable finish.
The bottom line is this. Don’t wait until the end of the pre-buy to begin planning for what happens next. You’ll be waiting longer than necessary.
If your Universal FMS System is not on a general maintenance program, you run the risk of losing valuable Pilot Data.
Duncan Aviation gives customers access to more than $500 million in total available aircraft parts to support fixed-wing and helicopter operations.
Visual inspection of conductive edge sealer should be part of your regular de-ice system checks
Good ideas drive innovation, but without proper evaluation, planning, testing, and certification by experts, they’ll only be good ideas.
The bottom line is if you are not getting the complete picture from a submitted quote, you should feel comfortable calling the MRO salesperson and having them walk you through it to better understand the proposal details and the ultimate workscope.
During autopilot-engaged flight, oscillations can occur in the roll, pitch or yaw axis. The most commonly squawked oscillation occurs in pitch and is often referred to as porpoising.
We recommend inspecting this are for proper bolt conformity and torque.