July 26, 1982

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Aviation Week Pilot Report

Hu-25a Increases Coast Guard Mission Capebilities

Mobile—Increased capability of the Dassault-Breguet/Falcon Jet HU-25A Guardian to perform the U.S. Coast Guard’s medium-range surveillance mission was demonstrated to this AVIATION WEEK & SPACE TECHNOLOGY editor during a 2-hr. 36-min. flight from the service’s aviation training center here at Bates Field.

By David M. North14 min

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Avionics

Flexible Maintenance Possible with New Monitors

On-wing monitoring systems providing a continuous high-accuracy record of operating engine parameters will enable fleet operators to replace the rigid teardown inspection schedules used for engine maintenance today with more flexible and economical on-condition maintenance that promises higher levels of engine performance, availability and reliability.

By Benjamin M. Elson10 min

Aeronautical Engineering

Marketing Rises for Reengining, Upgrades

Military engine upgrades and reengining projects will form an increasing market over the next decade. The cost and long lead time on airframes have driven military planners to upgrade equipment in inventory. Advancing technology also offers improvements in performance, fuel consumption, durability and maintainability that make engine upgrades attractive.

By Perrin Clausen6 min

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