The Crucial Role Of Safety Management Systems In Aviation MRO Safety
Safety Management Systems: why they are essential, and how they are not all the same.
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Safety Management Systems: why they are essential, and how they are not all the same.
The main system components of the factory-installed FDR covered by STC10001SC-D are obsolete. They are no longer available for purchase or repair, and there is no longer a method of support for any of these critical FDR components.
Proper maintenance of starter and generator terminal blocks is critical for aircraft safety and reliability. A seemingly small issue, such as a loose wire or incorrect torque, can cause catastrophic failure through arcing, rapidly leading to melting, component disintegration, and potential damage to the surrounding aircraft structure.
The term situational awareness is frequently used in aviation, but what does it actually mean for a pilot in the flight deck? And how can modern avionics, like the Garmin G600 TXi, take that awareness to the next level? Watch this video and learn.
Aircraft buyers and sellers often face a significant question: What exactly constitutes damage history, and how does it affect an aircraft's value? This question is more complex than it seems, as damage is a subjective concept with no universal standard. To shed light on this issue, we spoke with three sales representatives from Duncan Aviation's Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions: Ann Pollard, Tim Barber, and Doug Roth.
If you are purchasing or selling an aircraft, do not forget to ensure the ELT registration information is updated and correct.
The shortage of available aircraft on the market has created a perfect storm for exploitation and questionable practices by unscrupulous individuals within the sector.
If it’s been more than 14 days and you have flown in any coastal areas around the world, your Citation is overdue for a shower.
If you are experiencing tuning and/or garbled transmitter problems with your KHF-950 system, you may have some outstanding Service Bulletins that should be installed.
Having the right information about the circumstances surrounding a squawk can save your tech rep many hours of troubleshooting time and yourself a considerable amount of money.
There are many articles and documents regarding these concerns. We encourage you to stay informed and provide links to relevant documents.
To avoid contact between the Hawker MLG tire and microswitch cable, frequent visual inspections are necessary.
The FAA mandates that materials on your aircraft undergo burn testing. The airworthiness of your aircraft depends on it.
Not long ago, one of Duncan Aviation's aircraft lost all GPS information and received a number of CAS messages related to these interruptions. What happened?