Aircraft Window Condensation Can Cause Avionics Instrument Corrosion
As condensation collects on the windshield of our aircraft, it has to drip somewhere. And that somewhere is directly on this units below.
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As condensation collects on the windshield of our aircraft, it has to drip somewhere. And that somewhere is directly on this units below.
As the pre-owned aircraft market stabilizes, the Bombardier Global Express XRS has solidified its status as the top-tier value choice for ultra-long-range travel. Offering intercontinental reach and a proven platform at a significant discount compared to newer models, the XRS represents a strategic entry point for value-conscious operators. The following analysis breaks down the current pricing trends, critical value drivers, and the competitive landscape for this enduring market leader.
The precision of an aircraft’s Environmental Control System depends on small, often-overlooked temperature sensors. These units act as miniature vacuums, drawing in cabin air, along with dust and debris, to provide the real-time data necessary for passenger comfort. This article explores why regular cleaning and maintenance of these sensors is critical to ensuring the ECS delivers the precise climate control it was engineered to provide.
It’s a common question that many operators hesitate to ask, but the answer is a definitive no. In reality, regular gas-path cleaning is a vital pillar of preventive maintenance, especially for aircraft operating in salt air or polluted environments. A strategic wash schedule is your best defense against performance loss and the high cost of corrosion.
Affecting 600+ aircraft, these Learjet aileron Service Bulletins require specialized NDT inspections and structural modifications. Duncan Aviation’s experts break down the requirements, downtime expectations, and why choosing the right facility is vital.
Seeing spots on the forward radome EVS glass? There's no cause for concern. It's normal.
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.
Don't bury the Modsums and RILs in your logbooks. You will need them during future Challenger airframe maintenance.
Interchanging these two words in the world of tool calibration only leads to more confusion.
After ten years of servicing the Avidyne EX-500 & EX-600 Series MFDs, we have identified the three most common squawks.
Beginning in April, the exchange price of the VG14A Honeywell SPEX will drop by half.
This SDB requires a magnetic particle inspection on the main rotor spindle of the Enstrom F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F and 280FX model helicopter.
Shipping plugs on the replacement units do not conform to an in-service brake unit.
It only takes one device on a cross-country trip to create an ugly Wi-Fi bill.
A Deformed pre-cooler was causing the bleed air from bleed air manifold to be exhausted overboard.