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When it comes to modifying or altering the interior of your business aircraft, missing documentation significantly slows down the progress of your project and could require the re-creation of lost documentation.
Most aircraft use some type of hydraulics in their configuration. Whether it be actuation, braking or shock absorption, these systems rely on the internal seals' integrity to function correctly.
A little understanding on how radar stabilization works can help both the flight crew determine erroneous return information, and assist the maintenance technicians tasked with troubleshooting the system.
Keep reading to learn the two steps to clear the Critical PAS/SBAS/WAAS messages after the FC06 update.
Selecting the right make/model is one of your most important decisions, when acquiring or upgrading a business aircraft.
Operators of Hawker 750, 800XPC, 850XP and 900XP aircraft may be unaware of new storage requirements introduced.
Learjet is planning on releasing a Temporary Revision (TR) to Chapter 5 on November 29, 2010, that will reduce the life limit of the end cap.
These components are often “on-condition,” meaning that there is no requirement from the OEM to identify or track the aircraft battery replacement cycle as part of their inspection program.
Some earlier S/N 604s are coming due for the 192-month landing gear restoration but may be confused with the 96-month repetitive cycle in the restoration requirement versus the 96-month Detailed Inspection requirements.
After performing the standard shutdown and reboot of the aircraft to clear the fault, the CAS message still posted.
Dassault has published the Supplemental Maintenance Manual Chapter 5s, and operators are encouraged to update their logbooks.
Honeywell stopped production of the RM-850 Radio Management Units (RMUs) in 2006. Then on November 8, 2010, Honeywell announced there may not be enough suitable replacement parts for these RMUs to be repaired.
Duncan Aviation Tech Reps have fielded a number of calls recently from Lear 35/55 operators needing assistance because the autopilot pitch command is inoperative in one direction.
Many factors will cause a low or high oil pressure indication on TFE731 engines. One of the more common causes is a faulty Breather Pressurizing Valve (BPV).
Recently, I have experienced an increase in the number of inquiries about the Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) in the Learjet 31A. Between Service Bulletin (SB) 31-34-9, the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) 34-24-11 and the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 34-28-00, there are numerous errors.