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To continue conducting business, operators need to stay connected to their contacts on the ground while at any altitude, anywhere in the world. Here is a low-cost alternative.
We urge a thorough inspection of this specific area during all future maintenance, especially as part of a pre-purchase evaluation, to detect and address cracks early.
Many factors will cause a low or high oil pressure indication on TFE731 engines. One of the more common causes is a faulty Breather Pressurizing Valve (BPV).
The unit requires to be function tested every 1200 hours or 36 Months, whichever occurs first. However, we have often witnessed that these actuators do not make it between function tests.
With so many makes and models available, finding the best fit for your needs can be challenging.
Although Service Bulletin SBF2-12-001 is not mandatory, API strongly recommends compliance during the next maintenance event in which the ailerons are removed from the aircraft.
Within the last three years, I've reviewed several aircraft maintenance records for various aircraft and noted missing entries regarding non-OEM-related equipment. It’s not the major maintenance and inspections that are missing from the logbooks, but rather the small unknown inspections and ongoing required programs that remain outstanding.
If you have the centrifugal compressor impeller with the designated part and serial number, accomplish the initial borescope inspection at the next designated airframe inspection.
Some Hawker and Beechcraft operators may not be aware there is a wealth of information in the Technical Publications area on the Beechcraft website regarding changes not yet been incorporated into the affected manuals.
This is not a mandatory Service Bulletin, but it is highly recommended that all Falcon 2000EX operators take it seriously.
There is a new Evolved Maintenance Program (EMP) for the Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 aircraft. We recommend you spend the time to become familiar with all the necessary documents.
The generator control panel controls the voltage for generators that charge batteries, start motors and control the ground power unit. When working properly, these generators share the electrical load.
If the static port on your Falcon 50B/EX has an added shim, extra caution is needed during removal as not to cause damage.
Because of our long history and experience with the Learjet aircraft, we know the most commonly exchanged parts and keep an inventory available to meet customer needs.
For the Pratt & Whitney 500 engine models, there are a number of Service Bulletins that have become hot items. These can be accomplished at access for cause but they will be addressed at either a Hot Section Inspection or overhaul, whichever occurs first.