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.
We have the calibration capabilities needed to maintain airport fuel trucks and fuel farms to be compliant with Sections 2.1.11 and 3.4.3(e) of the ATA 103 and Military compliance.
Although the economic and political scenario for the region is still weak, it appears that there is a small but consistent appetite for both new and young pre-owned inventory.
Although your aircraft paint looks good and is not bubbling, corrosion may be forming just below the surface.
Many aircraft operators handle, transport, or dispose of aircraft tires, compressed gas cylinders, and fire bottles. If these tasks are not completed in accordance with the maintenance manual, you are putting your life and the lives of others in danger.
Most Falcon operators are well aware of the 2020 mandates for ADS-B operational requirements in the US and Europe. However, we find that many are not aware of the ADS-B standards, options, and prerequisites required.
The Subcommittee is seeking participation from owner/operators to weigh in on solutions to help passengers work through in-flight issues.
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.
Based on industry publications, three events concerning DEF contamination in jet fuel over the past 18 months have plagued the business aviation industry. This is a very serious issue.
Can you identify the installation path of winglets on a Dassault Falcon jet just by looking at it?
This important special report pertains to aircraft with Collins Aerospace GPS-4000S and GLU-2100 units installed.