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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.
We are fast approaching the time of the year when both temperatures and squawks about poor cabin cooling increase.
A little understanding on how radar stabilization works can help both the flight crew determine erroneous return information, and assist the maintenance technicians tasked with troubleshooting the system.
As you begin to plan for the Bombardier Learjet Nacelle Heat Tube Inspection, there are a few items to be aware of.
This Service Bulletin is applicable to aircraft engines on the Embraer Legacy 450 and Embraer Legacy 500 aircraft.
Recently, several of our customers who upgraded early for ADS-B to the DO-260A standard have received letters from the FAA, alerting them to the fact that they are not in compliance with the ADS-B mandate.
We recently made our parts search/capabilities and myDuncan website pages available in several different languages.
Duncan Aviation’s myDuncan project management system lets customers be productive wherever they happen to be.
Duncan Aviation was recently shortlisted for the Private Jet Design Award in The International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2018. Hosted by leading interior design magazine Design et al and leading yacht and aviation design magazine Luxe et al, The International Yacht & Aviation Awards reward the best in design from across the globe.
Working with the Duncan Aviation Aircraft Design team is a remarkable experience. The designer interviews the aircraft owner to get an initial feel for their preferences and tastes. They then bring a suitcase full of pre-selected sample materials to an in-person meeting to further dialog and fine-tune the design. The next step is often the development of a realistic rendering so the client can visually see their future refurbished cabin.
In response to customer requests for full Duncan Aviation services in the western U.S., Duncan Aviation has begun construction on a maintenance, modifications and paint complex at its Provo, Utah, location. The expansion includes a large maintenance/modifications center and an innovative paint facility.