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.
For the Honeywell HTF7000 engine model, there are a number of SBs that have become hot items. These can be accomplished at our Turbine Engine services shop in Lincoln, Nebraska, or any one of our Engine Rapid Response locations across the United States.
Duncan Aviation has the exclusive rights to reconfigure these loaner units to meet the lighting, power configurations, and tilt angles based on your platform requirements.
We often receive FMS units in with squawks ranging from RAM Failure to Blank Display.
At this time, Duncan Aviation is the only Dassault ASC to have technicians trained to perform SB 379 in its entirety.
So don’t set up your pilots or maintenance personnel to work in an unsafe condition by not pushing the RAT inhibit button.
This is a huge benefit to our customers who already rely upon us for airframe maintenance and inspection.
When a Citation X owner needs an additional 200 or 300 miles of range to reach more non-stop destinations, a winglet upgrade is the most practical option.
It has been nearly five months since Duncan Aviation announced the formation of its Duncan Aviation Alliance Program. The goal of the Alliance Program is to enhance market presence and customer service levels for corporate jet operators in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) by developing long-term relationships with highly respected service providers throughout the continent.
Duncan Aviation recently announced that we will invest in a brand new maintenance, modifications and paint complex in Provo, Utah, that will be open by the first quarter of 2019.
During these procedures make sure the vertical gyro is secured on a tilt table so no movement occurs during testing.