During a 4C inspection at Duncan Aviationās Lincoln, Nebraska headquarters, the owners of a Falcon 50 decided to also have the airplane repainted and the interior and avionics updated. The jet showed corrosion and other age-related issues that needed attention, in addition to the āmassiveā 4C inspection that included landing gear overhaul, restoration of flight controls, and a detailed inspection of the entire aircraft that required removal of the cabin interior.
It turned out the airplaneās interior was in good shape, so the existing seats and headliner didnāt require a rehab or replacement. The owners did, however, elect to replace carpeting and countertopsāand reupholster the lower sidewalls and divan. In addition, Duncan technicians went to work to make the cabinets look like new, courtesy of a complete hydrographic finish. They also installed a Gogo Avance L5 air-to-ground connectivity system.
It took more than 231 Duncan team members to revitalize the Falcon 50. āThat only captures the efforts put in by people directly working on this project and doesnāt represent the efforts put forth by our supporting teams like the line team, facilities, and parts runners who keep the planes moving and the facility safe and clean for these projects to even happen,ā said project manager Jennifer Morrill. āRegardless, this project was a team effort and could not have been possible without the entire team at Duncan Aviation.ā