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Selecting the right business jet is a high-stakes investment, but the sheer volume of data can make narrowing your search feel overwhelming. Duncan Aviation has simplified this process with an updated Model/Market Summary that compares everything from hourly operating costs to full-seat range across the latest airframes. Check out how this tool can streamline your next acquisition and help you identify the perfect model for your mission.
A fresh coat of paint is more than just a cosmetic upgrade—it’s a regulatory event that varies significantly by jurisdiction. While the FAA views painting as routine maintenance, authorities like EASA classify it as a design change requiring formal approval. Learn how understanding these regional nuances can help you avoid costly administrative delays and keep your aircraft compliant across international borders.
As business aviation fleets modernize, many aircraft are still carrying the literal weight of the past. Removing obsolete avionics and legacy antennas can reduce maintenance burdens, improve performance, and boost resale value. This article explores why streamlining your aircraft’s configuration is a strategic investment in long-term operational efficiency.
Customers often assume failures can’t happen when they aren’t flying but talk to any of Duncan Aviation’s Satellite Shops, and we’ll confirm it’s a very common occurrence.
What can ground an aircraft faster than a failed component? Documentation. When you think about what keeps your aircraft airworthy, you usually think of tangible systems such as engines, avionics, landing gear, and flight controls. Rarely does paperwork top the list. It should.
Be vigilant in using your pitot/static covers. Bugs roost and build nests FAST. Cover up!
This Service Guide was created specifically for the Embraer Legacy airframe and contains valuable NextGen information that will be useful as you look ahead to the coming months and years.
The Duncan Aviation /Garrett APU system interfaces with the aircraft’s electrical system and includes controls for operating, monitoring, and regulating the APU. As seldom as these systems fail, when they do, it can be confusing to determine which box is causing the problem.
Take advantage of unused space to expand the baggage compartment in the nose of your M2.
It is hard to plan for the upcoming mandates when you don’t have good information. These mandate Service Guides were created specifically for the G100, G150 and G200 airframes. They contain valuable information to be used for planning purposes as you look ahead to the coming months and years.
The STC is expected by the end of the year and we are offering 25 additional installations slots in 2017 with great incentives for interested operators.
“This unit causes a constant ‘stab off’ condition and pushing the stabilization switch on and off has no effect.”
When it comes to any aircraft seat repairs, from replacing a seat pan to a worn out bolt, knowing your seats certification is critical, especially if it is certified as 16G.
If your Universal FMS System is not on a general maintenance program, you run the risk of losing valuable Pilot Data.
A quick torque check of these fasteners can be done in 10 minutes from the outside of the aircraft and is a good indicator of the integrity of this high stressed area.