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.
It has been several years since we’ve observed saddle tank corrosion aboard the CL604; however, we are beginning to see it more often in the field.
The compressor bleed control system on the PW500 series engines provides surge-free operation throughout the entire engine operating range.
The temperature control system on the Cessna 525 can be rather difficult to troubleshoot considering the many components involved.
When a radar unit is in for repair, having it tested in an environmental/altitude chamber assists in duplicating ‘no fault founds’ and finding intermittent squawks.
During autopilot-engaged flight, oscillations can occur in the roll, pitch or yaw axis. The most commonly squawked oscillation occurs in pitch and is often referred to as porpoising.
According to Service Letter (SL) No. 2843 and 2844, Universal Avionics has announced they will cease repair, support and the navigation database updates for the UNS-1M and UNS-1Msp series Navigation Management System, effective January 1, 2013.
There are many reasons that your TFE731 engine may be leaking oil. The hardest part is determining where it is leaking and what to do about it.
One word can strike terror in the heart of any DOM and Chief Pilot, especially during a large maintenance event:
Operators of Hawker 750, 800XPC, 850XP and 900XP aircraft may be unaware of new storage requirements introduced.
Learjet is planning on releasing a Temporary Revision (TR) to Chapter 5 on November 29, 2010, that will reduce the life limit of the end cap.