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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.
An informal guide to the maintenance of your exterior finish.
How poor tool control nearly took out an entire main hydraulic system.
Aircraft attract lightning and every strike has its own personality. Even a suspected strike reported from the pilots warrants a detailed inspection.
Intermittent flag warnings on the altimeter can be a nuisance. But one thing is for certain, flag warnings should not be ignored.
Upgrading your aircraft with a new Universal FMS will help take your aircraft into the 21st century operationally and protect its value.
Seeing spots on the forward radome EVS glass? There's no cause for concern. It's normal.
Don't bury the Modsums and RILs in your logbooks. You will need them during future Challenger airframe maintenance.
It is our experience that more than half of the aircraft altimeters we certify require some sort of repair. Keep reading to learn the most common squawks found during this recertification process.
Interchanging these two words in the world of tool calibration only leads to more confusion.
While substitution or bench checking the suspect servo is the best solution, there are, in many cases, some simple in-aircraft measurements that may aid in the troubleshooting.