Author: Patrick Recer
Operators of Falcon 7X, 900EX/LX/DX, and 2000EX/LX aircraft equipped with a Collins FCMS1 Cabin Management System now have the option of upgrading to a Collins Venue cabin management system. Much of the original FCMS1 system can be retained while removing the obsolete parts of the system, including the bulkhead monitors, galley touchscreen, ADB/EDIB/DDIB, A/V Distributor, […]
Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-13-09 Operators may recall the original AD 2016-13-09 where a determination was made that certain maintenance tasks for the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator (HSTA) were inadequate. The AD was originally issued to detect and correct premature wear and cracking of the HSTA, which could result in […]
Gogo Galileo, the latest innovation from Gogo Business Aviation, provides operators worldwide with global, high-speed inflight internet for every size business aircraft. It leverages Eutelsat OneWeb’s enterprise-grade Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite network, designed for mobility to deliver low variability and consistent performance across all routes globally. In response to strong demand for the product, West Star […]
Honeywell MSP – Mechanical Program Honeywell is rolling out a new addition to its Maintenance Service Plan for the G500 new (Serial 72XXX) and G600 platforms. MSP is now covering Cabin Pressure Control System (CPCS) and Environmental Control System (ECS) mechanical components, in addition to its current MSP Avionics and APU offerings with the same […]
If you are one of the many operators who have the Collins Aerospace GPS-4000S-101 as part of your current flight deck equipment, the following information may be useful to you. There has been a second revision of Service Bulletin (SB) GPS-4×00()-34-515 for the GPS-4000S Global Positioning System. This service bulletin is recommended to prevent significant […]
Let’s Talk Engine Low Utilization Inspections According to Embraer Phenom Specialists at West Star Aviation, a recurring comment they hear from operators time and again is that if their engines have been through a Hot Section inspection, they believe a Low Utilization Inspection is not required. This is simply not the case. The LUI is […]
The longstanding and dedicated Learjet team at West Star Grand Junction has recently completed their fifth 9600 hour/10,000 (Evolved Maintenance Program) structural inspection on the Bombardier Learjet 45 product line. The Grand Junction Learjet program is an established and respected resource for the venerable Learjet airframe. And with 424 Lear 45 aircraft still in service, […]
West Star Aviation’s Perryville location, one of the company’s full-service MRO facilities, has recently completed a renovation to their large-cabin aircraft hangar. The renovation, completed on September 1, included a full interior repaint, all new insulation, roof repair and sealing. The 40,000 sq. ft. hangar is home to Perryville’s large-cabin aircraft services and can accommodate […]
KPCD is home to West Star Aviation’s Perryville facility, an FAA Authorized Repair Station offering a complete scope of maintenance services for most airframes flying today. This facility consists of four hangars totaling over 120,000 sq. ft. in hangar and office space. That includes a 28,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art paint facility with a downdraft filtration […]
Satellite locations are commonly viewed as smaller facilities with potentially reduced capability; however, West Star Aviation is out to change this perception, and their efforts have recently proved successful. When an opportunity to install a Starlink system on a customer G550 needed an accelerated schedule, West Star Aviation tapped the resources of its Satellite Facility […]
