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.
This STC is an AML that includes Hawker 800/XP/1000, Bombardier’s Challenger CL-601/601-3A/3R, Dash 8–100/200/300 and its 415 Superscooper, Cessna Citation 650, Dassault Falcon 900, Fokker 50, and the Gulfstream III, with additional models to follow.
If you want to see an angry passenger, tell him or her you have Wi-Fi and then have it not work.
Now that Bombardier has released the Evolved Maintenance Intervals program for the Bombardier Challenger 604 and Challenger 605 aircraft, we recommend operators be more specific in these statements to reduce potential ambiguity.
If you still use floppy disks to update your navigation databases and have a Honeywell DL-900 data loader, there are five very good reasons to look at upgrading to the DL-950 or DL-1000.
This STC allows Hawker owner/operators to keep their aircraft in an industry standard configuration while still meeting the upcoming ADS-B mandates.
Most Challenger operators are now well aware of the 2020 mandates for ADS-B transponder upgrades for both the U.S. and Europe. However, we find that many are not aware of the ADS-B standards, options, and prerequisites required.
Two of Duncan Aviation’s Avionics Satellite shops have recently installed a serviceable Gogo ATG-5000 airborne broadband system with Wi-Fi, one in a Gulfstream IV and the other in a Gulfstream G-200.
With this authorization, we are able to support operators throughout the entire modification process of the TDR-94/D units from component modification to system installation and certification.
Get the answer to this question and many more during an upcoming webinar geared toward business and general aviation operators.
Duncan Aviation customers are now able to view their logbook entries in real-time, categorized by airframe or engine through their myDuncan account.