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.
Earlier this year, Honeywell released a Service Bulletin that introduced an improved gearbox cover and hydrodynamic carbon face seal to reduce oil leaks.
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.
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.
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.
Honeywell has made CAMP program a requirement for all Honeywell MSP and FMP engines. However, it is not a requirement for non-MSP operators.
Don’t allow your DME-42 / DME-442 to fail due to out-of-date capacitors.
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.
Honeywell recently announced the company is moving its Engine Condition Trend Monitoring data analysis from Jet-Care to CAMP Systems. This move impacts all Honeywell engines, including those outfitted with DEEC.