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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.
From Maxarets to Airbrake Actuators, learn the five most commonly exchanged Hawker 125 aircraft parts.
There are two facts Falcon operators should be aware of when it comes to fuel tank management.
On P&W 500 engines, you should be monitoring the oil level and checking cowlings for leaks.
Attention Learjet 40/45 aircraft operators. There is an item in the 4800 hour inspection that you should be aware of regarding IRN U5323168.
Assessing the health of your aircraft’s engine takes on many forms. One form often not weighed heavily enough is engine externals.
It’s always a good idea to error on the side of replacing when you have suspicions about an Adel Clamp (MS21919) on your business aircraft.
On all Astra/SPX/G-100 model aircraft the original cockpit fire extinguisher and the alternate part numbers are no longer available.
Cessna 680 Sovereign operators are now eligible to purchase Honeywell Avionics Protection Plan coverage for their aircraft.
During the course of the last six months, technicians at Duncan Aviation have found several MLG OB door hinges seized. Learn more about proper operation and maintenance.
As a pilot, during a low visibility approach, what is the purpose of a standard call-out at 500 feet and what should be checked? Duncan Aviation WAAS experts answer more operator questions.