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.
How to troubleshoot both systems when the Flight Director (FD) computer and Autopilot computer are combined into one.
December 31, 2012 is the deadline to replace the rear compressor spool in certain CF34-3A engines.
Six guidelines to assist in prolonging the service life of your business aircraft's maintenance laptop.
Because of the high probability of future corrosion around the fasteners of the front center panel ahead of frame 10, Duncan Aviation strongly recommends to comply with SB 392.
The first step to troubleshooting an inoperable NAV is to identify the NAV source the pilot was using at the time of the failure.
Troubleshooting an autopilot altitude hold INOP squawk involves a complicated decision tree that includes several steps and scenarios. Here are three questions to get started.
Business aircraft satellite television services for some early model systems will be discontinued in the continental United States as early as March 31st.
The wiring harnesses for nose wheel anti-skid transducers are known to break down internally which can cause intermittent anti-skid issues.
The regulatory requirements for a return to service for RVSM maintenance and inspections can be very confusing.
Our pre-buy evaluation checklist was created to detect the most commonly found discrepancies we see daily while performing routine and structural inspections.