Duncan Aviation Rehabs a Falcon 50
Work involved a 4C inspection and upgrades to avionics, paint, and interiors
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During a 4C inspection at Duncan Aviationā€™s 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 ā€œmassiveā€ 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 airplaneā€™s interior was in good shape, so the existing seats and headliner didnā€™t require a rehab or replacement. The owners did, however, elect to replace carpeting and countertopsā€”and 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. ā€œThat only captures the efforts put in by people directly working on this project and doesnā€™t 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. ā€œRegardless, this project was a team effort and could not have been possible without the entire team at Duncan Aviation.ā€