http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog Jet Fuel System Specialists Mon, 14 May 2012 14:56:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/fuel-tank-inspection/high-quality-aircraft-fuel-cells-repairs/ http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/fuel-tank-inspection/high-quality-aircraft-fuel-cells-repairs/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 14:55:20 +0000 admin http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/?p=89 Overview In the previous post, we shared with you the importance of scheduled inspection and maintenance to maintain flightworthiness. We also shared few tips on understanding the structure of aircraft fuel cells. Once your aircraft has gone through inspection, and has been identified for repairs, you can make use of these tips to perform the [...]]]> http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/fuel-tank-inspection/high-quality-aircraft-fuel-cells-repairs/feed/ 0 http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/jet-fuel-systems/high-quality-aircraft-fuel-cells-repair-starts-with-a-solid-inspection/ http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/jet-fuel-systems/high-quality-aircraft-fuel-cells-repair-starts-with-a-solid-inspection/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:54:41 +0000 admin http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/?p=84 Overview Aircraft fuel cells require continual maintenance and often repair to maintain flightworthiness. Aircraft fuel is typically stored in three ways: Metal tanks Wet wing or integral tanks Bladders or Fuel Cells Aircraft fuel cells are very common and should be inspected regularly to keep them in good working condition. To understand more about appropriate [...]]]> http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/jet-fuel-systems/high-quality-aircraft-fuel-cells-repair-starts-with-a-solid-inspection/feed/ 0 http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/pre-purchase-inspection/aircraft-pre-purchase-inspection/ http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/pre-purchase-inspection/aircraft-pre-purchase-inspection/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:21:25 +0000 admin http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/?p=81 Aircraft Pre-Purchase Inspection Process Once you start to perform the physical inspection, look for signs of accidents or incidents that may not be reflected accurately in the records. Also, make sure the maintenance facility aircraft pre purchase inspection encompasses all areas, starting with critical inspection points first. These include checking: Fuel system, integral and bladder [...]]]> http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/pre-purchase-inspection/aircraft-pre-purchase-inspection/feed/ 0 http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/pre-purchase-inspection/buying-a-new-aircraft-pre-purchase-inspection-is-a-must/ http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/pre-purchase-inspection/buying-a-new-aircraft-pre-purchase-inspection-is-a-must/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:33:44 +0000 admin http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/?p=77 Overview The idea of getting a new plane is exciting. Once you have an idea of the aircraft you want to purchase, then the real work begins. Many people will skip performing a full aircraft pre purchase inspection, particularly if a scheduled inspection and maintenance was recently performed. However, experience has taught us that having [...]]]> http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/pre-purchase-inspection/buying-a-new-aircraft-pre-purchase-inspection-is-a-must/feed/ 0 http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/ads-sbs/when-to-comply-with-manufacturer-sbs/ http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/ads-sbs/when-to-comply-with-manufacturer-sbs/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:04:30 +0000 admin http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/?p=74 In our last post, we shared with you how to determine if the SBs you received are mandatory or not and also how to evaluate and prioritize them when they are mandatory. Next step is to take action to comply with these SBs. In the United States, the only organization with jurisdiction over aviation matters [...]]]> http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/ads-sbs/when-to-comply-with-manufacturer-sbs/feed/ 0 http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/ads-sbs/not-all-manufacturer-service-bulletins-are-mandatory/ http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/ads-sbs/not-all-manufacturer-service-bulletins-are-mandatory/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:57:17 +0000 admin http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/?p=68 Evaluate SB with Aircraft Maintenance Provider If not all are mandatory, then why should you comply? Obviously the issue of safety is the primary reason. Determining whether or not a service bulletin does, in fact, address the issue of safety is a different concern. Many manufacturers will mark a service bulletin as mandatory whether it [...]]]> http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/ads-sbs/not-all-manufacturer-service-bulletins-are-mandatory/feed/ 0 http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/ads-sbs/aircraft-manufacturer-service-bulletin/ http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/ads-sbs/aircraft-manufacturer-service-bulletin/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:48:29 +0000 admin http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/?p=63 Overview Aircraft maintenance is critical to the safety of your passengers and crew. Part of that maintenance is complying with manufacturers’ service bulletins. The challenge is that many service bulletins are marked mandatory when they may not be. Furthermore, there are some key factors to consider before making the final decision to actually comply with [...]]]> http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/ads-sbs/aircraft-manufacturer-service-bulletin/feed/ 0 http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/aircraft-mobile-inspection/aircraft-mobile-inspections-%e2%80%93-curb-side-service-provides-convenience/ http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/aircraft-mobile-inspection/aircraft-mobile-inspections-%e2%80%93-curb-side-service-provides-convenience/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:37:22 +0000 admin http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/?p=58 Overview Aircraft requires all types of maintenance, repair and inspections. What if your aircraft requires these services during the leg of a trip? Or you simply prefer to not incur the expense of moving your aircraft to a location for inspection? Now it is possible to have curb side service for your aircraft. Mobile inspections, [...]]]> http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/aircraft-mobile-inspection/aircraft-mobile-inspections-%e2%80%93-curb-side-service-provides-convenience/feed/ 0 http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/aircraft-corrosion-control/aircraft-corrosion-repair-and-treatment/ http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/aircraft-corrosion-control/aircraft-corrosion-repair-and-treatment/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:21:13 +0000 admin http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/?p=55 Overview In my previous post, I shared with you few important tips on how early detection of Aircraft Corrosion can help. Also, how being proactive in Aircraft’s scheduled maintenance and inspection is critical to the health of your aircraft. Now, once we have through the inspection & detected corrosion, next step is repair and treatment [...]]]> http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/aircraft-corrosion-control/aircraft-corrosion-repair-and-treatment/feed/ 0 http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/aircraft-corrosion-control/aircraft-corrosion-inspection/ http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/aircraft-corrosion-control/aircraft-corrosion-inspection/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:54:39 +0000 admin http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/?p=51 Overview Most aircraft components are made of metal, making them susceptible to corrosion. From the time an aircraft is exposed to the elements, particularly damp, salty marine environments, corrosion becomes a concern. Even with the advent of better materials, staying on top of aircraft corrosion inspections and performing immediate repair and treatment of corroded areas [...]]]> http://www.globalaircraftservice.com/blog/aircraft-corrosion-control/aircraft-corrosion-inspection/feed/ 0