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.
The SAFA inspectors have a list of 54 items that can be checked. Many could significantly delay or even ground your aircraft.
Duncan Aviation Tech Reps have fielded a number of calls recently from Lear 35/55 operators needing assistance because the autopilot pitch command is inoperative in one direction.
These components are often “on-condition,” meaning that there is no requirement from the OEM to identify or track the aircraft battery replacement cycle as part of their inspection program.
Honeywell stopped production of the RM-850 Radio Management Units (RMUs) in 2006. Then on November 8, 2010, Honeywell announced there may not be enough suitable replacement parts for these RMUs to be repaired.
Some earlier S/N 604s are coming due for the 192-month landing gear restoration but may be confused with the 96-month repetitive cycle in the restoration requirement versus the 96-month Detailed Inspection requirements.
After performing the standard shutdown and reboot of the aircraft to clear the fault, the CAS message still posted.
Dassault has published the Supplemental Maintenance Manual Chapter 5s, and operators are encouraged to update their logbooks.
Many factors will cause a low or high oil pressure indication on TFE731 engines. One of the more common causes is a faulty Breather Pressurizing Valve (BPV).
Recently, I have experienced an increase in the number of inquiries about the Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) in the Learjet 31A. Between Service Bulletin (SB) 31-34-9, the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) 34-24-11 and the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 34-28-00, there are numerous errors.
Most operators are aware of these limits and track their time and usage to schedule replacement when required. But what about the life-limited aircraft parts contained WITHIN aircraft assemblies?