The Duncan Intelligence is a free, technical newsletter for business aircraft owners and operators. Written in-house by Duncan Aviation's technical representatives, each edition includes technical tips and advice on topics and trends in business aviation. It is a free, monthly e-mail subscription for aviation enthusiasts around the world.
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Selecting the right business jet is a high-stakes investment, but the sheer volume of data can make narrowing your search feel overwhelming. Duncan Aviation has simplified this process with an updated Model/Market Summary that compares everything from hourly operating costs to full-seat range across the latest airframes. Check out how this tool can streamline your next acquisition and help you identify the perfect model for your mission.
A fresh coat of paint is more than just a cosmetic upgrade—it’s a regulatory event that varies significantly by jurisdiction. While the FAA views painting as routine maintenance, authorities like EASA classify it as a design change requiring formal approval. Learn how understanding these regional nuances can help you avoid costly administrative delays and keep your aircraft compliant across international borders.
As business aviation fleets modernize, many aircraft are still carrying the literal weight of the past. Removing obsolete avionics and legacy antennas can reduce maintenance burdens, improve performance, and boost resale value. This article explores why streamlining your aircraft’s configuration is a strategic investment in long-term operational efficiency.
Customers often assume failures can’t happen when they aren’t flying but talk to any of Duncan Aviation’s Satellite Shops, and we’ll confirm it’s a very common occurrence.
What can ground an aircraft faster than a failed component? Documentation. When you think about what keeps your aircraft airworthy, you usually think of tangible systems such as engines, avionics, landing gear, and flight controls. Rarely does paperwork top the list. It should.
Batteries deserve more credit in the successful operation of your aircraft. They are the first component to engage an aircraft’s electrical system and the last line of defense before everything shuts down in an emergency.
Time sometimes slips by faster than we realize. And while it does, components that are sitting on shelves as serviceable are aging.
Simply put, fuel starvation occurs when the available fuel is unable to reach the engines. Water, debris and microbes in aircraft fuel tanks clog fuel supply lines and filters and ultimately starve the engines of the necessary fuel.
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Duncan Aviation technicians have been finding brightened surfaces on both leading edges and engine inlets with dulled finishes and varying degrees of corrosion. Catching it early is the key.
At Duncan Aviation, we encourage you to stay up-to-date on the available Service Bulletins as symbol generator upgrades and improvements become available.
There are many advantages that carbon disc brakes have over the traditional steel. Keep reading to learn what you can do to increase performance and the life of your carbon disk brakes.
Corrosion doesn’t care what make/model aircraft you have or how many flight hours it sees. All it cares about is getting its start and hoping you are not paying attention.
Operators are protected from unexpected engine maintenance costs and extended downtimes with Honeywell's new MSP for their HTF series engines.
Beyond quality, downtime, schedule and price, what do you value in aircraft service?