The Crucial Role Of Safety Management Systems In Aviation MRO Safety
Safety Management Systems: why they are essential, and how they are not all the same.
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Safety Management Systems: why they are essential, and how they are not all the same.
The main system components of the factory-installed FDR covered by STC10001SC-D are obsolete. They are no longer available for purchase or repair, and there is no longer a method of support for any of these critical FDR components.
Proper maintenance of starter and generator terminal blocks is critical for aircraft safety and reliability. A seemingly small issue, such as a loose wire or incorrect torque, can cause catastrophic failure through arcing, rapidly leading to melting, component disintegration, and potential damage to the surrounding aircraft structure.
The term situational awareness is frequently used in aviation, but what does it actually mean for a pilot in the flight deck? And how can modern avionics, like the Garmin G600 TXi, take that awareness to the next level? Watch this video and learn.
Aircraft buyers and sellers often face a significant question: What exactly constitutes damage history, and how does it affect an aircraft's value? This question is more complex than it seems, as damage is a subjective concept with no universal standard. To shed light on this issue, we spoke with three sales representatives from Duncan Aviation's Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions: Ann Pollard, Tim Barber, and Doug Roth.
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.
During the next walk around of your Falcon 2000, pay close attention to the small door roller bracket that is mounted on the aft lower corner of your opened baggage door.
It is a very simple process to troubleshoot altitude and airspeed indicators if you have a spare indicator available.
The FAA has issued Airworthiness Directive AD2013-13-09 that requires three separate Service Bulletins to be accomplished within 12 months or 600 hours from August 6, 2013 on the Learjet 60 Brake System.
When the landing gear actuators on the King Air 90 and 200 arrive at Duncan Aviation for overhaul, the first thing we inspect is the actuator screw and nut end play assembly.
At Duncan Aviation, we’ve noted several Gulfstream V aircraft with pitting on the spoiler board and fixed wing overhang panels.
Over the course of several Falcon C inspections, Duncan Aviation technicians have noticed cracks emanating from the bearing carrier structure on the forward and aft bell-crank assembly web.
The autopilot gets blamed for many squawks, such as aircraft porpoising, oscillating reaction and wing rock, among others. However, it may just be reacting to false readings it is receiving from the computers due to servo tach problems.