Bombardier Learjet Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator
There should never be a time during installation, testing, or adjustment when the potentiometer rods on the actuator are adjusted.
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There should never be a time during installation, testing, or adjustment when the potentiometer rods on the actuator are adjusted.
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Troubleshooting an autopilot altitude hold INOP squawk involves a complicated decision tree that includes several steps and scenarios. Here are three questions to get started.
Maintaining the integrity of your weather radar antenna is vital for accurate hazard detection and flight safety. From inspecting physical warpage to ensuring correct system strapping, precise maintenance prevents the false returns and signal smearing that can compromise a pilot’s view of the sky.
When valuing an aircraft, you either have complete, consecutive, and original logs or you do not. During a pre-purchase evaluation, the logbook plays a major role, and vague or incomplete statements can be troublesome and delay closing.
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At Duncan Aviation, we’ve also seen a couple of instances where the autopilot computer or yaw damper computer would disengage when the aileron trim motor is actuated.
We've received several inquiries regarding the replacement of the flap actuators on Learjet 40/45 aircraft per SB 40-27-31 & 45-27-47.
A number of KHF-950 HF components have been squawked as being stuck in transmit mode, or the frequency is changing on the controller every time a transmit is attempted. However, there were no faults found with the suspected units.
Extreme temperatures affect the accuracy of the Air Data Computer altitude display. With WAAS / LPV approaches, this is no longer a factor.
Does a pilot have to adhere to the VDP missed point when a VDP icon displays on the profile view of a WAAS approach plate?
The glow-in-the-dark Tritium "EXIT" signs that may be installed in Falcon aircraft are being phased out due to the emission of low levels of radiation. These emissions have been deemed sensitive to some local regulations.
GE is recommending the replacement of the fuel valve thrust bushing be complied with as soon as possible before the fuel control has accumulated 10,000 hours.
General Electric Service Bulletin (SB) CF34-72-0252 replaces the #5 bearing that was introduced on newer production engines, starting with engine S/N 950333, or with the incorporation of SB 72-0176.
Insects on the windshield can be dealt with, but in the pitot static system they can be truly maddening. Bugs, like birds, can build a nest overnight.