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Unscheduled avionics squawks are an operational nightmare, often grounding your aircraft at the worst possible moment. The challenge isn't just the repair—it's the downtime spent guessing if the fault lies in the unit or the airframe. Duncan Aviation’s Loaner Program solves this by providing immediate cross-diagnostic units, letting you verify the fix and return to service while your original hardware is on our bench.
For companies purchasing a business aircraft for the first time, the process often reveals a steep learning curve. While selecting an airplane can feel like the primary decision, acquisition specialists say the more critical factor is how well buyers understand the transaction before they ever make an offer.
Accurate airborne weather radar is a critical component of flight safety and operational efficiency. Convective activity, turbulence, hail, lightning, and windshear pose ongoing operational challenges, often resulting in delays, reroutes, structural damage, and increased maintenance costs. Advances in predictive radar technology are intended to improve detection accuracy, reduce crew workload, and enhance situational awareness in these environments.
Business aircraft operators with older audio systems often face challenges maintaining reliable communication and audio quality in the cockpit and cabin. For aircraft equipped with legacy Baker 1045 audio panels, the PS Engineering PAC37 offers a modern, plug-and-play replacement with enhanced flexibility and features.
There should never be a time during installation, testing, or adjustment when the potentiometer rods on the actuator are adjusted.
We care deeply about our customers and the communities in which we conduct business and are being proactive in keeping everyone safe.
Keeping your aircraft and those who fly within it safe are your top priorities right now.
At Duncan Aviation, we have received many questions in regards to the replacement of the flap actuators on the Bombardier Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 model aircraft. Keep reading for all the relevant details.
Even small hydraulic leaks can cause problems with aircraft seats.
Honeywell has been collaborating on a program to extend the HTF periodic inspection intervals. Keep reading for a summary of the more significant inspection requirements and applicable Service Bulletins.
Bombardier offers two options for replace the pressure regulator inside the completions water pallet on the Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft.
Hydrographics in aviation, Honeywell RDR-7000 IntuVue 3-D Weather Radar, and operational benefits & cost savings of the Garmin G1000 NXi. These are just of few of the topics covered during Duncan Aviation's Straight Talk webinars. Register & tune in.
Nothing stops an aircraft core exchange transaction quicker than missing paperwork. When core units are returned to Duncan Aviation without the necessary information, a lot of time is spent on tracking it down.
This Service Bulletin recommends the replacement of the G-Swtich or decreasing the inspection intervals on certain models of ARTEX Emergency Locator Transmitters.
When it comes to aircraft sales transactions, whether you are the buyer and seller, if you are well-represented, don't be afraid to catch the falling knife. It benefits everyone involved in a falling market.