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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 recently made our parts search/capabilities and myDuncan website pages available in several different languages.
Everyone is talking about the pre-owned market being stronger at the start of 2018 than it was last year. However, I’m going to venture a guess that most of us have heard this story a good number of times year after year.
According to the most recent data from the FAA, slightly fewer than 10% of all U.S. registered ADS-B-equipped aircraft are NPE, or non-performing emitters.
Have you ever experienced poor cabin cooling on the ground while the APU was in operation? Keep reading...
The BendixKing KFC 400 Autopilot System is a full autopilot package found on the Learjet 31A and King Air aircraft. We are an authorized BendixKing service center and have seen this system in our avionics repair shop many times.
We have had great success using this for dent removal.
When an aircraft is parked in direct sunlight, the dark tint of sunshields absorbs heat and interior fold-out sunscreens reflect it back into the window. Both can damage the acrylic material on the window, causing irreparable and expensive damage.
If done on a routine basis, compressor washes will reduce deterioration of the ITT margin, help restore engine efficiency, reduce engine workload and decrease fuel consumption.
Here are the answers to the most common aircraft engine service questions I am asked when visiting customers.
All aircraft are vulnerable to corrosion. The Hawker 125 series is no different, but added vigilance is needed due to its use of TKS Fluid.