TFE731: “I Smell Oil”
Have you ever had an early morning smell of napalm in your pristine cabin? We have outlined three steps for identifying the source and getting rid of the bad smell.
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Have you ever had an early morning smell of napalm in your pristine cabin? We have outlined three steps for identifying the source and getting rid of the bad smell.
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Duncan Aviation's FANS 1/A webinar, hosted by Justin Vena, will be held in mid-December. In the meantime, checkout this four-part video series on Understanding Future Air Navigation Systems.
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Honeywell is offering the RM-855 as a form, fit and function replacement unit for the discontinued RM-850 RMU.
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Depending on the Honeywell TFE731 engine model, using the correct oil type will increase resistance to coke formations.
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To effectively troubleshoot an aircraft autopilot, it's helpful to first understand how the autopilot system works.
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We've received several inquiries regarding the replacement of the flap actuators on Learjet 40/45 aircraft per SB 40-27-31 & 45-27-47.
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Duncan Aviation released a four-part video series on Understanding FANS, the avionics system that provides direct data link communication between the pilot and air traffic controller.
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At Duncan Aviation, we’ve also seen a couple of instances where the autopilot computer or yaw damper computer would disengage when the aileron trim motor is actuated.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Extreme temperatures affect the accuracy of the Air Data Computer altitude display. With WAAS / LPV approaches, this is no longer a factor.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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