The American Bonanza Society has launched a new, free resource: The ABS Maintenance Academy Online video series. This four-video presentation covers topics from the live, 2-½-day hands-on ABS Maintenance Academy program for certificated mechanics. The 37-minute video series features expert, type-specific guidance on inspection and maintenance topics for all models of the Beechcraft Bonanza, Debonair, Baron […]
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Textron Aviation expands ProAdvantage support for Hawker jets
WICHITA, Kansas – Textron Aviation has expanded coverage of its ProAdvantage product support programs to the Hawker 125-series, which include the Hawker 750, 800, 850 and 900 models, and Hawker 400-series business jets. The addition of the Hawker 125- and 400-series aircraft under the ProAdvantage program follows the inclusion of Beechcraft King Air aircraft in 2014. […]
OverhaulBids.com launches
A new website, OverhaulBids.com, has launched to help aircraft owners save time — and money — when it’s time for an overhaul. Likened to an Angie’s List of engine shops — but with prices included — owners can search the site for information on engine shops, pricing and reviews for engine overhauls and inspections. And […]
What is my transponder really doing?
Anthony Arispe, staff A&P at The HD Pilot, answers that question in his newest blog post, where he explains the inner workings of an aircraft transponder.
Duncan Aviation rolls out off-site avionics services in Chicago area
Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek, Mich., avionics team recently rolled out an off-site avionics service that allows aircraft owners in the Chicago area to schedule avionics line service in their hangars and at their airports instead of at one of Duncan Aviation’s maintenance facilities. Duncan Aviation also staffs an engine Rapid Response Team (RRT) in the Chicago area. […]
The science behind changing your oil
Another fifty hours, another oil change. You know you have to do it. You know it’s a normal expense of operating your aircraft, but do you truly know why you do it? Anthony Arispe, the staff A&P at The HD Pilot, spells it all out in his new blog post.
Wipaire adds Twin Otter expertise in Florida
Wipaire has added Viking and de Havilland Twin Otter expertise with the hiring of Ted Delgado, who will be based at Wipaire’s Leesburg, Florida, service center. “Ted brings a vast amount of Twin Otter experience to our Florida facility,” said Paul Wells, Vice President of Aircraft Services. “His skills and connections have been built nearly 30 years in […]
AV8 MRO acquires Hawker landing gear inventory
HOUSTON, Texas — AV8 MRO recently acquired a multimillion-dollar inventory of Hawker landing gear and parts, increasing their parts inventory and bringing the number of complete ship sets of landing gear for all series to 13. AV8 MRO will acquire Duncan Aviation’s Hawker landing gear inventory and provide landing gear exchange and overhaul options to Duncan […]
Air Orlando Maintenance now installing Kelly AC systems in C-206s
Air Orlando Maintenance at Florida’s Orlando Executive Airport (KORL) is now installing Kelly Thermacool air conditioning systems in Cessna’s 206/T206 series aircraft, including float-equipped 206s. The lightweight, all-electric air conditioning system does not rob engine horsepower and allows full conditioned air output on the ground with no operating limitations during taxi, takeoff, or landing, company officials […]