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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.
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.
There are two steps to Airworthiness Directive 2010-07-02. You are not in compliance unless you have completed both.
Sulfation of the plates and damaged terminal studs are common warranty claims on Securaplane Batteries. Both can be prevented or lessened by following simple operational and maintenance procedures.
Task card 57-00-00-210-801 has just been revised to clarify and provide less restrictive instructions for inspecting the outboard slats for overheat.
Due to a small number of turbine blade separations related to stress ruptures, Honeywell issued SB TFE731-72-3494 to significantly increase the reliability of the turbine blades and reduce the risk of sudden inflight failures and the maintenance costs associated with them.
Although a Cockpit Voice Recorder is not relevant for safe flight, it is a required piece of equipment for safety and could ground an aircraft if it fails. Keep reading to learn common squawks for both a tape CVR and digital CVR.
Watch a simulation of what happens to the internal components of a VG206D vertical gyro if dropped from a height of more than two inches—or even as little as ½ of an inch.
Recent revisions to the Learjet Replacement Schedule have installed an ultimate life on the MLG Strut Torque Links. Keep reading for the stipulations required for each model of aircraft.
It is common for a CRT to experience burn-in caused by the continual bombardment of electrons from the CRT’s guns on one spot of the CRT screen. However, it doesn’t take a huge effort to extend the useful life of a DU-870.
Is it normal for outboard slats not to retract fully after winglet installation on a Falcon 900? Keep reading for the answer.