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Flight crews and maintenance personnel need to come together and discuss how and when to properly service the oil, creating a means to log the addition of oil and discussing the responsibilities of ground personnel service when the aircraft is away from home.
Corrosion on the top and bottom wing-to-winglet splice plate is still a common issue. Although awareness has improved among customers, it's a good time for a reminder.
Rigging of the Thrust Reverser system on CL-600 series aircraft can be tedious and time consuming especially if you start off on the wrong foot.
Garmin released mandatory Service Bulletin No.: 24064 Rev A on September 19, 2024, to address important updates to the flight deck software installed in Beechcraft King Air models. This SB must be complied with at the next maintenance interval or annual inspection, no later than March 31, 2025.
Intermittent flag warnings on the altimeter can be a nuisance. You never know when they are going to show up, and you're not always sure what they are about. But one thing is for certain, flag warnings should not be ignored.
Communiqué #HK-0017 advises service centers and owner/operators of an information only kit, part number 238-0002, being made available to replace portable fire extinguishers.
If you operate an Astra, not including SPX/G-100 models, and you have an intermittent left fuel pressure annunciator illumination, keep reading.
Is now the time to upgrade to WAAS? What is the difference between a STC and field approval process? Why are upgrades so expensive?
Don't let your engines end up on the DERB list! Some operators are experiencing the unfortunate effects of long-term storage when proper engine preservation procedures have not been followed.
When you are considering upgrading the MFD to a later model, keep in mind the effect that modification will have on the aircraft’s type certification.
Avoid unexpected scheduling and planning headaches by remembering to replace the Lear 40 Series Aft Quadrant at its 10 Year Life Limit.
If you have not completed PW SB 26243R2, then P&W recommends Part A of the SB be completed at the next convenient opportunity.
Hawker Beechcraft has just issued Mandatory SB32-3979 addressing additional landing gear parts that do not meet standards for hydrogen embrittlement relief.
Pratt & Whitney SB 63069 has been cancelled and replaced with SB A63071, pertaining to the same bypass valve.
At Duncan Aviation, we have recently come across a number of Temperature Control Valves or Low Limit Control Valves on Challenger aircraft with cracked housings.