Is your aircraft compliant? Missing small inspections tied to STCs or life-limited parts can lead to costly downtime and mandatory replacements. Learn why detailed records research is essential.
Read More...
We urge a thorough inspection of this specific area during all future maintenance, especially as part of a pre-purchase evaluation, to detect and address cracks early.
Read More...
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).
Read More...
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.
Read More...
Follow these steps to troubleshoot classic Learjet spoileron systems.
Read More...
An aircraft's battery is one of THE highest-maintenance components on board, with items due every three months or 100 hours. Yet it is often ignored, abused, and left idle for long stretches of time.
Read More...
The ramping of environmental water towards an exit point has always been a challenge. Careful inspection of susceptible areas will ensure unwanted corrosion won’t set in…
Read More...
All aircraft have unique hotspots for corrosion; Citations are no exception. This article addresses blue water corrosion concerns for Citation models 500, 550 & 560.
Read More...
Opening and closing a cowl on a Falcon 7X sounds easy enough, but unless great care is used during the process, you are at a higher risk of damaging the opening prop rods.
Read More...
Have you ever waited too long to do a minor repair and have it become a costly, major event? This can also apply to aircraft instruments.
Read More...
Landing gear is very susceptible to corrosion, due to its location and exposure to the elements.
Read More...
If it’s been more than 14 days and you have flown in any coastal areas around the world, your Citation is overdue for a shower.
Read More...
You don’t think much about the temperature sensor in your aircraft’s engine air ducts, until they stop working. Failure can be caused by a number of reasons including cross-threading, broken tabs, or corrosion of the inlet fitting.
Read More...
Many factors, such as storage conditions or the opening and resealing of the original container, can affect shelf life of de-icers.
Read More...
All OEMs allow for time limits, or tolerances, on inspections to be extended for maintenance scheduling purposes. This is helpful when planning for maintenance events around a busy flight calendar.
Read More...