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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.
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.
Earlier this year, Honeywell released a Service Bulletin that introduced an improved gearbox cover and hydrodynamic carbon face seal to reduce oil leaks.
The original equipment landing lights on Hawker aircraft have been a frequent source of frustration for operators. LoPresti BoomBeam lights use mercury and Xenon gas which yield whiter, truer colors and better performance.
The FAA released Emergency AD 2014-12-52 on June 10, 2014, due to reports of LPT2 blade separations. Compliance of the AD is to prevent blade failure, engine in-flight shutdowns and aircraft damage.
Dassault Falcon Jet has issued Falcon Service Advisory 57-10-009-R00-A concerning corrosion of the top and bottom wing to winglet splice plate.
The most common failure of an annunciator panel is a burned out lamp. Rockwell Collins has issued a Service Bulletin that provides a lamp that is more reliable with a longer life.
In response to customers’ growing maintenance needs in large cabin Embraer and Gulfstream aircraft, Duncan Aviation has added a new tech to support these airframes at its Lincoln, Nebraska, headquarters.
Don’t allow your DME-42 / DME-442 to fail due to out-of-date capacitors.
Honeywell has made CAMP program a requirement for all Honeywell MSP and FMP engines. However, it is not a requirement for non-MSP operators.
With new access to tech data and parts for Thales attitude indicator units, Duncan Aviation has developed a wide spectrum of services for the indicators. Keep reading for full details.