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Flight crews and maintenance personnel need to come together and discuss how and when to properly service the oil, creating a means to log the addition of oil and discussing the responsibilities of ground personnel service when the aircraft is away from home.
Corrosion on the top and bottom wing-to-winglet splice plate is still a common issue. Although awareness has improved among customers, it's a good time for a reminder.
Rigging of the Thrust Reverser system on CL-600 series aircraft can be tedious and time consuming especially if you start off on the wrong foot.
Garmin released mandatory Service Bulletin No.: 24064 Rev A on September 19, 2024, to address important updates to the flight deck software installed in Beechcraft King Air models. This SB must be complied with at the next maintenance interval or annual inspection, no later than March 31, 2025.
Intermittent flag warnings on the altimeter can be a nuisance. You never know when they are going to show up, and you're not always sure what they are about. But one thing is for certain, flag warnings should not be ignored.
The FAA recently released Airworthiness Directive 2015-12-06 in reference to the Windshield Coupe Rail Inspection Service Bulletins for the Bombardier Learjet 40 aircraft and Bombardier Learjet 45 aircraft.
Holding a 40-pound generator above your head while aligning splines and mounting tabs and installing a clamp is a little too much for one person and could lead to damage of the starter generator.
Gulfstream has released three Service Bulletins for the G150 aircraft, and the company recommends that all three be taken care of at the same time.
How poor tool control nearly took out an entire main hydraulic system.
What removes lipstick from fabric and leather? This informal guide will help.
The upper top skins of the pylons are prone to ramp standing water and is a "hot spot" for corrosion.
An informal guide to the maintenance of your exterior finish.
Aircraft attract lightning and every strike has its own personality. Even a suspected strike reported from the pilots warrants a detailed inspection.
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.
Seeing spots on the forward radome EVS glass? There's no cause for concern. It's normal.