Can I Still Use My M&TE When It Fails To Meet Tolerances?
I get this question from time to time. The short answer is yes, but ONLY if you understand how this limitation will affect the task being performed. Keep reading.
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I get this question from time to time. The short answer is yes, but ONLY if you understand how this limitation will affect the task being performed. Keep reading.
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When an aircraft is parked in direct sunlight, the dark tint of sunshields absorbs heat and interior fold-out sunscreens reflect it back into the window. Both can damage the acrylic material on the window, causing irreparable and expensive damage.
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In a recent move, the FAA has removed the prerequisite that requires aircraft operators who fly in RVSM airspace to have an FAA-approved RVSM Maintenance program.
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A failed business aircraft maintenance laptop can wreak havoc on flight operations. It is wise to take measures to ensure you get the best possible service life from this very important piece of equipment.
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The Duncan Aviation /Garrett APU system interfaces with the aircraft’s electrical system and includes controls for operating, monitoring, and regulating the APU. As seldom as these systems fail, when they do, it can be confusing to determine which box is causing the problem.
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This Airworthiness Directive (AD) requires that Service Bulletin (SB) 100-31-284 be complied with, within 250 hours of the effective date of the AD.
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I just helped out an operator with a cabin door binding issue who was in a very cold part of the country where the aircraft sat for five days in the freezing rain, sleet and snow.
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There is a new Chapter 5 requirement for the Astra/SPX/G-100 to overhaul the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator at 10 years.
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If you operate an Astra, not including SPX/G-100 models, and you have an intermittent left fuel pressure annunciator illumination, keep reading.
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A recent Astra SPX customer had incoming discrepancies for the #1 & #2 Engine DEEC buffers filling up every flight. Also, the thrust reversers weren’t deploying on touch down until about 80 knots. The main landing gear ground contact switches were to blame.
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At fuselage station 193.0, our technicians are finding pressure seals cracked and deteriorating leaking pressurization. This appears to be an emerging trend in the Astra fleet
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Pratt & Whitney recently released Commercial Support Program Notification (CSPN) 1004357, offering parts and labor support for complying with SB30381
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AD 2004-07-21addresses issues with the Astra starter generator firewall cable support and the cables themselves. If you have not had the cable support replaced, you are not in compliance with this AD
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