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Honeywell issued Service Bulletin AS907-72-9094 that calls for the replacement of the #4 carbon seal on the HTF7000/AS907 series engines. We can do this as an engine-only event in as little as 4 days.
Are your aircraft's RVSM operations fully compliant? While FAA requirements shifted away from standalone approved programs, configuration control and height-monitoring standards remain strictly enforced. Learn the key differences between Section 9 and Section 3 pathways and Duncan Aviation’s role in keeping you airworthy.
As business travel demands grow, many owners of piston twins begin looking at turboprops for greater range, payload, reliability, and operational flexibility. But moving to turbine power involves more than buying a larger aircraft. From maintenance planning and pilot training to operating costs and regulatory requirements, a successful transition depends on carefully matching the aircraft to the mission. This article examines the key benefits, tradeoffs, and considerations to help buyers determine whether a turboprop is the right next step for their operation.
Most overhaul delays don't start in the shop. They start with the logbooks when the serial number stamped on a part doesn't match the one listed in the maintenance logs. Reconstructing that paper trail can ground an aircraft for weeks and force you to replace parts that are actually totally fine. Here's a quick breakdown of where Chapter 5 records often fall through the cracks and how to resolve discrepancies before your aircraft goes down.
While the FAA encourages the TCAS 7.1 upgrade, strict ICAO and EASA mandates make it a necessity for international operators. Learn how Version 7.1 improves flight safety, impacts your flight plans, and what certification path your aircraft requires.
This is a huge benefit to our customers who already rely upon us for airframe maintenance and inspection.
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.
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.
Duncan Aviation Regional Manager shares the most common questions he is asked about the NextGen Mandates.
We have seen an upward trend in detecting loose axles while performing the MLG axle rotational check and the NLG torque link check during the Hawker B inspection.
If you are planning or may be planning to sell or change an aircraft registration to an EASA-member country, you need to be aware of this.