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Now that the Gogo 5G network is complete, Gogo is focusing on updating customers’ service and experiences on their licensed 3G/4G network by upgrading to AVANCE L3 or AVANCE L5 connectivity platforms, the latest LTE network technology.
Duncan Aviation airframe technicians recently addressed recurring intermittent fuel quantity issues in two Gulfstream 550 aircraft. Continue reading to learn about their troubleshooting steps and the results they achieved.
An aircraft's battery is one of THE highest-maintenance components on board, with items due every three months or 100 hours. Yet it is often ignored, abused, and left idle for long stretches of time.
If you aren’t tracking your tire changes then you will be required to comply with the most stringent of the required inspections, when all you probably need is a new tire and visual inspection.
One of the most annoying things that detracts from the comfort and convenience of flying is a lingering, unpleasant odor. For the last several years, Duncan Aviation has been installing the air-cleaning ionization system from ACA, and our clients have been pleasantly surprised by how clean and fresh the system keeps the air in the cabin during all phases of flight.
Duncan Aviation released a four-part video series on Understanding FANS, the system that provides 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.
GE is recommending the replacement of the fuel valve thrust bushing be complied with as soon as possible before the fuel control has accumulated 10,000 hours.
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?
The glow-in-the-dark Tritium "EXIT" signs that may be installed in Falcon aircraft are being phased out due to the emission of low levels of radiation. These emissions have been deemed sensitive to some local regulations.
Extreme temperatures affect the accuracy of the Air Data Computer altitude display. With WAAS / LPV approaches, this is no longer a factor.
A number of KHF-950 HF components have been squawked as being stuck in transmit mode, or the frequency is changing on the controller every time a transmit is attempted. However, there were no faults found with the suspected units.
Insects on the windshield can be dealt with, but in the pitot static system they can be truly maddening. Bugs, like birds, can build a nest overnight.
General Electric Service Bulletin (SB) CF34-72-0252 replaces the #5 bearing that was introduced on newer production engines, starting with engine S/N 950333, or with the incorporation of SB 72-0176.
November 3, 2012, is the date that operators are required to be in compliance of AD 2010-07-02. It addresses possible erroneous glide slope or localizer display indications.