Bombardier Learjet Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator
There should never be a time during installation, testing, or adjustment when the potentiometer rods on the actuator are adjusted.
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There should never be a time during installation, testing, or adjustment when the potentiometer rods on the actuator are adjusted.
Sulfation of the plates and damaged terminal studs are common warranty claims that can be prevented or lessened by following simple operational and maintenance procedures.
Troubleshooting an autopilot altitude hold INOP squawk involves a complicated decision tree that includes several steps and scenarios. Here are three questions to get started.
Maintaining the integrity of your weather radar antenna is vital for accurate hazard detection and flight safety. From inspecting physical warpage to ensuring correct system strapping, precise maintenance prevents the false returns and signal smearing that can compromise a pilot’s view of the sky.
When valuing an aircraft, you either have complete, consecutive, and original logs or you do not. During a pre-purchase evaluation, the logbook plays a major role, and vague or incomplete statements can be troublesome and delay closing.
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.
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.
If your Universal FMS System is not on a general maintenance program, you run the risk of losing valuable Pilot Data.
On the Falcon 50, 900 and 2000 model aircraft, task code 30-20-00-710-801 has you do any operational test of the engine inlet anti-icing system. Extreme caution is warranted to prevent an overheat condition and possible structural damage.
Universal 4” & 5” FPCDUs are used widely on all make model aircraft in both commercial and business aviation. Here are the most common squawks seen by Duncan Aviation on these units.
Some Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 aircraft operators have been experiencing various ongoing intermittent bleed air issues. While some are false indications, many are actual leaks.
When recording the MPD entry in the airframe logbook, make sure it is clear which maintenance program is the appropriate program. Vague entries, while not wrong, lack any real details and can potentially lead to having your aircraft inspected against the wrong program.
If your inspection calendar includes a large inspection that requires the interior being removed, I recommend incorporating the Low Temperature Ground Wing Anti-Ice System.
Some Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 aircraft operators have been experiencing various ongoing intermittent bleed air issues. While some are false indications, many are actual leaks.
Duncan Aviation technicians have recently seen several Hawkers with damaged emergency brake pressure lines due to contact with the Main Landing Gear upper casings when the strut is compressed.