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Authorized to Install TPE331-5-252K on Twin Commander 690

CD Aviation Services (CDAS) has acquired Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA1024SO, authorizing the installation of Honeywell TPE331-5-252K engines on Twin Commander 690, 690A, and 690B aircraft. The STC supports aircraft conversions from the TPE331-5-251K configuration to the -252K configuration, incorporating the Woodward fuel system. This expands CDAS’ capability to support Twin Commander operators with a […]

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tpe331 Maintenance Or tpe331 overhaul Or tpe331 repair

Is the TPE331 Reliable?

When it comes to aircraft engines, reliability is paramount. For operators and maintenance providers alike, having an engine that performs consistently and dependably is essential for safety and operational efficiency. In the realm of turboprop engines, the TPE331 stands as a stalwart example of reliability. Developed by Honeywell Aerospace, the TPE331 turboprop engine has earned

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CD Aviation Services (CDAS)

CD Aviation Services (CDAS) of Joplin, Mo. received the prestigious William (Bill) O’Brien Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Diamond Award of Excellence for the 15th consecutive year. The requirement to qualify for the Employer FAA Diamond Award of Excellence is to have 100 percent of the company’s eligible Aviation Maintenance Technicians earn an Individual AMT Award.

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APU’s in Airplanes

APU’s in Airplanes Auxiliary Power Units or APUs have become synonymous with efficiency not only on the ground in trucks, but also in the flying machines of the sky. Airplanes have a variety of uses for APU’s and understanding their function when it comes to aircraft safety and power is important for anyone who is in

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The First Aircraft Mechanic

Charles E. Taylor: The First Aircraft Mechanic Of all the men involved in the invention and development of the airplane, few are more celebrated than Orville and Wilbur Wright. On the other hand, there are few people more overlooked than Charles E. Taylor who essentially invented the field of aircraft engine mechanics. Well, we have

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