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When it comes to modifying or altering the interior of your business aircraft, missing documentation significantly slows down the progress of your project and could require the re-creation of lost documentation.
Most aircraft use some type of hydraulics in their configuration. Whether it be actuation, braking or shock absorption, these systems rely on the internal seals' integrity to function correctly.
A little understanding on how radar stabilization works can help both the flight crew determine erroneous return information, and assist the maintenance technicians tasked with troubleshooting the system.
Keep reading to learn the two steps to clear the Critical PAS/SBAS/WAAS messages after the FC06 update.
Selecting the right make/model is one of your most important decisions, when acquiring or upgrading a business 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.
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.
Is it normal for outboard slats not to retract fully after winglet installation on a Falcon 900? Keep reading for the answer.
Removing the leading edges prior to painting an aircraft will prevent a thick line of paint from building up along the tape lines behind those edges.
The light alloy brackets and levers in the center wheel well area and wing rear spar are susceptible to severe corrosion if the protective coating is compromised and remedial action is not taken promptly.
When planning for your Challenger 300 aircraft maintenance event, don’t forget these important Service Bulletins that include the modification of the thrust reverser kicker plate and thrust reverser pivot door forward fitting.
The Honeywell ART 2000 and ART 2100 are high-performance modern radar that is proven reliable. But even simple things like getting in a hurry when shutting down the system can have a huge negative impact on operation over time.
Duncan Aviation's experience and expertise tell us that operators can sometimes confuse an out of balance nose wheel for a shimmy instead.
Don’t overlook inspecting the phenolic bushing in the top mount of the APU exhaust. It is commonly broken or missing.
Recent revisions to the Learjet aircraft Chapter 5 Replacement Schedule now include an upgraded strut with a replacement interval of 16,500 landings.