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A stunning new paint job can transform an aircraft, but a non-compliant registration number will quickly ground it. Under 14 CFR Part 45, the FAA enforces strict geometric rules for your tail number. Before you finalize your custom livery, make sure your design meets these non-negotiable dimensions.
Tracing an intermittent component failure on a static test bench is a frustrating guessing game. Fortunately, you are already carrying the solution. Documenting a live squawk with your smartphone camera provides technicians with unmistakable visual evidence, eliminating vague diagnostic loops and ensuring the problem gets fixed right the first time.
Is radar spoking cluttering your cockpit display? Whether it's caused by high-altitude arcing, external interference, or a recent maintenance, tracking down the source can be tricky. Keep reading to learn the common causes of radar anomalies and the essential troubleshooting questions to help you isolate the issue fast.
Tight maintenance schedules shouldn't ground your avionics upgrades. While MROs prioritize large, multi-shop jobs, Duncan Aviation’s Satellite shops offer a flexible alternative. Read how our teams can efficiently handle everything from connectivity installations to critical flight deck upgrades without the long wait times.
When buying or selling a business aircraft, there’s a big difference between how a model looks on a spreadsheet and how it performs in everyday operations. Keep reading to explore how real-world data from Duncan Aviation’s own active Flight Department bridges this gap, giving our Sales & Acquisitions team unique, practical insights that help clients minimize risk, clarify the realities of ownership, and find the perfect mission fit.
All of Duncan Aviation's full-service facilities have the necessary tooling to comply with this Service Bulletin.
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Regular inspection and early detection/preventative measures will help delay the onset of corrosion.
We are able to change the contacts and repair the assembly for less than 50% of the OEM list price.
This agreement gives Duncan Aviation access to expanded Héroux-Devtek/APPH repair and overhaul services.
Keeping the Falcon 900 air-conditioning cooling system at peak performance takes effort. Are you able to recognize the symptoms of a malfunctioning system?
When it comes to cabin and flight deck avionics in business aircraft, things are always changing. Innovation and operator trends affect the market and identify some technology operators might want to consider for their aircraft.
We are fast approaching the time of the year when both temperatures and squawks about poor cabin cooling increase.
Over time engine vibration can cause the cannon plug to migrate aft causing a lost signal.