Aircraft Window Condensation Can Cause Avionics Instrument Corrosion
As condensation collects on the windshield of our aircraft, it has to drip somewhere. And that somewhere is directly on this units below.
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As condensation collects on the windshield of our aircraft, it has to drip somewhere. And that somewhere is directly on this units below.
As the pre-owned aircraft market stabilizes, the Bombardier Global Express XRS has solidified its status as the top-tier value choice for ultra-long-range travel. Offering intercontinental reach and a proven platform at a significant discount compared to newer models, the XRS represents a strategic entry point for value-conscious operators. The following analysis breaks down the current pricing trends, critical value drivers, and the competitive landscape for this enduring market leader.
The precision of an aircraft’s Environmental Control System depends on small, often-overlooked temperature sensors. These units act as miniature vacuums, drawing in cabin air, along with dust and debris, to provide the real-time data necessary for passenger comfort. This article explores why regular cleaning and maintenance of these sensors is critical to ensuring the ECS delivers the precise climate control it was engineered to provide.
It’s a common question that many operators hesitate to ask, but the answer is a definitive no. In reality, regular gas-path cleaning is a vital pillar of preventive maintenance, especially for aircraft operating in salt air or polluted environments. A strategic wash schedule is your best defense against performance loss and the high cost of corrosion.
Affecting 600+ aircraft, these Learjet aileron Service Bulletins require specialized NDT inspections and structural modifications. Duncan Aviation’s experts break down the requirements, downtime expectations, and why choosing the right facility is vital.
Honeywell Service Bulletin 7011672-34-0100 adds moisture barrier protection to the symbol generator and subassemblies.
Failure to allow your gyros to fully spool down before moving the aircraft can cause severe damage. This video demonstrates what happens to a gyro when it is moved too soon.
Duncan Aviation Regional Avionics Sales Manager Michael Kussatz climbs inside a Hawker 800 XP to discuss the benefits of an LPV upgrade to older business jets.
A gyro is an essential piece of business aircraft avionics equipment. You invest a lot of money to keep it airworthy. And when it comes time for an overhaul, you pack it up and send it in. But do you really know what happens when you send it in?
Detailed tracking of life-limited aircraft parts is essential, not just for the safety of passengers and crew but for the safety of your wallet as well.
Fly along with Duncan Aviation's Michael Kussatz and Nate Klenke as they explain the 6.1 software update, approaching deadline, and benefits of Honeywell's FMZ-2000 Flight Management System.
The deadline for SB 76-9031 is November 27, 2023.
On modern business aircraft you can see bubbled paint on composite panels that looks like corrosion. How is that possible on a composite panel?
Do not attempt to get around doing these Service Bulletins during the overhaul by trying to clean the bearings rather than replacing them. Don’t Take the Shortcut. Do these Service Bulletins.
Scheduling regular preventative maintenance can save you from paying multiple thousands of dollars in repair costs and downtime.