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.
Universal Avionics discontinued repair support for the LCD display in the UNS-1 Csp and UNS-1 Csp+ due to obsolete parts.
Compliance with SB No. 3719 is highly recommended and can be operation critical. Keep reading to determine if the units on your aircraft are affected.
On all aging tube style flight displays such as the EFD-85/ 86 there comes that time when a power supply or high voltage component gets worn or fails.
Here are three easy steps to convert jet fuel from pounds to gallons in your head.
Keep reading to learn the important dates related to this AD and the most common questions we are asked by operators.
Some new generation Honeywell TFE731 engines (-20, -40) experience the occasional fan vibration due to the lack of fan disc and blade lubrication.
New technologies have allowed navigation data suppliers to embrace newer, faster, and more versatile data distribution methods.
In 2017, ELTs generated 8,786 false alerts in the United States.
Our turbine engine technicians have a lot of experience with over-serviced business aircraft engines. Over-serviced engines have had too much oil added.
Never enter into an agreement to purchase or exchange aircraft parts before fully understanding the terms and conditions of the contract. Here are some terms you should understand.