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 your Learjet 40/45 has more than 4,800 hrs. of total time and a Calendar Phase D Inspection has been performed, we highly recommend reviewing your aircraft’s records to ensure these IRNs did not get missed.
Service Bulletin TFE731-79-5134 addresses oil leaks, low oil pressure, and in-flight shutdown events resulting from cracked No. 6 bearing oil supply tubes.
We will be discussing how a WAAS and LPV enabled Universal Avionics FMS increases safety, improves operational efficiency, and lowers direct operating costs.
Before you adjust the sidestay clearances on your Hawker aircraft, pay close attention to the Link Assembly-Lock.
If these units are ever pulled for operational failure, they should be sent in immediately for evaluation. The longer they sit on a shelf, the more likely corrosion will invade the internal parts, potentially causing more problems at disassembly.
Keep reading to discover the causes and how Duncan Aviation technicians fixed it.
New Challenger 604 rotable part numbers have been added to the component inventory. This adds or supplements the availability of most of the major components from this aircraft.
This issue of Talking to the Principal is about how a CMS is more than just inflight entertainment and how obsolete technology could be putting your aircraft at risk of not being able to dispatch on schedule.
Pratt and Whitney released SIL PW300-200 that introduces a scheduled Fan Blade Lubrication requirement on the PW307A engine due to unscheduled vibration events occurring in the field.
If you are interested in adding Prizm Cabin LED Lighting to your aircraft interior, we invite you to attend this webinar.