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Now that the Gogo 5G network is complete, Gogo is focusing on updating customers’ service and experiences on their licensed 3G/4G network by upgrading to AVANCE L3 or AVANCE L5 connectivity platforms, the latest LTE network technology.
When overhauling a Vertical Gyro, most facilities stop at replacing the components mandated by the Component Maintenance Manual. While this meets the requirements for returning the gyro to service, Duncan Aviation goes further, prioritizing what is right over what is merely required.
Follow these steps to troubleshoot classic Learjet spoileron systems.
There is only ONE way to safely and legally ship pressurized containers like oxygen cylinders, fire bottles, emergency air bottles, reservoirs, and water bottles. Keep reading to learn what that is.
During a typical business aircraft transaction, the Purchase Agreement is what is referenced when deciding what constitutes a discrepancy and who is responsible for paying for it. However, it provides little direction on how to perform the repair.
While taxiing a Lear 35, the crew reported an intermittent Nose Wheel System (NWS) failure that would not allow them to make wide turns or corrections while steering.
If you order your main landing gear actuator pins in advance, you can avoid these three problems.
Lear 45 operators approaching the 10-year life limit of the spindle have two options: replace the spindle or replace the spindle assembly. Each option has its benefits and drawbacks.
If you have the TCAS 2000 system or its predecessor, the Honeywell TCAS II TCZ-910, there is an AD coming.
To avoid unnecessary removal of components, it is always a good idea to spend the time to fix bleed air leaks when they're small.
Falcon 50, Falcon 20, King Air 200 and 1900D aircraft making trips to Europe need to be aware of a recent EASA AD.
Intermittent failures like failure to deploy, failure to stow and intermittent unlocked light or operation may be caused by the Flex Shaft Lock.
If left on for too long, heat buildup from inside the lenses can cause them to melt. The only way to avoid these issues entirely is by switching to the new lamp technology.
These standoff brackets have a tendency to crack if the aft door rubber bumper stop is out of adjustment.
December 31, 2011, is the deadline for AD 2005-05-15 for operators of TFE731-3, -3A, -3AR, -3R -3B, and -3BR engines installed on the following aircraft...