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.
Beyond quality, downtime, schedule and price, what do you value in aircraft service?
Nearly 30 years ago, Duncan Aviation was given its first Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) Authorization by the FAA, allowing us to manufacture aviation-related parts intended for installation on an aircraft.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.