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Flight crews and maintenance personnel need to come together and discuss how and when to properly service the oil, creating a means to log the addition of oil and discussing the responsibilities of ground personnel service when the aircraft is away from home.
Corrosion on the top and bottom wing-to-winglet splice plate is still a common issue. Although awareness has improved among customers, it's a good time for a reminder.
Rigging of the Thrust Reverser system on CL-600 series aircraft can be tedious and time consuming especially if you start off on the wrong foot.
Garmin released mandatory Service Bulletin No.: 24064 Rev A on September 19, 2024, to address important updates to the flight deck software installed in Beechcraft King Air models. This SB must be complied with at the next maintenance interval or annual inspection, no later than March 31, 2025.
Intermittent flag warnings on the altimeter can be a nuisance. You never know when they are going to show up, and you're not always sure what they are about. But one thing is for certain, flag warnings should not be ignored.
Bendix/King Autopilots Service Memo No. 292 was issued to remind operators that although most of the B/K products are “on condition maintenance,” there are components within the B/K Flight Control Systems that do require routine maintenance.
Dassault has decreased the inspection interval for task 53-10-39-220-802 .
While exploring shipping options for the company and our customers, Duncan Aviation’s Lincoln facility decided to consolidate its Shipping and Receiving operations to a new centralized location.
This is an update to the aging aircraft issue in regards to the Aux Cabin Heat in 20 & 30 Series Learjets not equipped with a Meggitt (formerly known as Keith Products) Freon system.
During recent inspections, Duncan Aviation Accessory technicians have found corrosion on the pistons in the Main Actuator.
During recent inspections of Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft, Duncan Aviation technicians have found corrosion on the electrical disconnect plugs in the wheel wells.
The Main Entry Door on Hawker aircraft is durable and very reliable. And by adding basic operational measures, you will ensure years of continued problem-free service.
I highly recommend two Service Bulletins for L-3 Communications vertical gyros that will reduce vibration issues and result in better drift characteristics making the gyros more stable.
Airworthiness Directive 2010-07-02 is applicable to the Honeywell RNZ-850/851 Integrated Navigation Units (INU) and addresses possible erroneous glide slope or localizer display indications.
The Thales Sextant Triple Tachometer Indicator is installed on Eurocopter Dauphin helicopters. To keep this unit running at peak performance, periodic cleaning is recommended.