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If your aircraft will be sitting idle for longer than normal, we recommend you take extra steps to keep your engines in working condition and minimize the potential for deterioration. Engine preservation is critical during times of long-term storage, with some unfortunate effects when procedures are not followed.
Hydrostatic testing is often required at certain intervals for Aircraft Oxygen Cylinders, Fire Extinguishers and Pneumatic Bottles. The interval at which these are due and what is to be done is sometimes confusing. It’s not only important to know when these are due but also what is to be done.
It is crucial to follow recommended best practices during aircraft tire storage to prevent tire distortion.
Duncan Aviation’s flight operations have a list of things done regularly that could be considered preventative maintenance. Most of the items are service-related, but many AOG situations are prevented by doing them.
Our experience has found that moisture was causing corrosion leading to the failure of the Bendix GCU.
Have you ever had an early morning smell of napalm in your pristine cabin? We have outlined three steps for identifying the source and getting rid of the bad smell.
Depending on the Honeywell TFE731 engine model, using the correct oil type will increase resistance to coke formations.
Duncan Aviation's FANS 1/A webinar, hosted by Justin Vena, will be held in mid-December. In the meantime, checkout this four-part video series on Understanding Future Air Navigation Systems.
Honeywell is offering the RM-855 as a form, fit and function replacement unit for the discontinued RM-850 RMU.
At Duncan Aviation, we’ve also seen a couple of instances where the autopilot computer or yaw damper computer would disengage when the aileron trim motor is actuated.
Duncan Aviation released a four-part video series on Understanding FANS, the avionics system that provides direct data link communication between the pilot and air traffic controller.
To effectively troubleshoot an aircraft autopilot, it's helpful to first understand how the autopilot system works.
We've received several inquiries regarding the replacement of the flap actuators on Learjet 40/45 aircraft per SB 40-27-31 & 45-27-47.
Does a pilot have to adhere to the VDP missed point when a VDP icon displays on the profile view of a WAAS approach plate?