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Choosing PMAs From HRD Are you looking for quality, compliant aircraft replacement components? If so, choose PMA parts from HRD Aero Systems. You can access over 400 PMA sub-assembly components to service your aircraft's oxygen systems, fire extinguishers and survival products. What Are PMA Parts? PMA parts are [...]

Aviation Safety Equipment Challenges Aviation safety equipment is essential in safeguarding the crew and passengers during flights. From delivering critical oxygen supplies and addressing sudden cardiac arrest to suppressing fire and facilitating emergency water landings, aviation safety products are undoubtedly valuable assets on any aircraft. Servicing [...]

Inspection and Maintenance for Aircraft Fire Extinguishers Fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance is the best way to keep your safety equipment in peak working condition. Your aircraft's fire extinguishers need testing at different times, so you must understand your equipment's demands and file detailed maintenance records. [...]

A Guide to Supplemental Oxygen Requirements for Private Pilots Following aviation supplemental oxygen requirements is vital for keeping your crew and passengers safe. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sets regulations to ensure sufficient oxygen supply at higher altitudes, where oxygen levels and air pressure decrease. Importance [...]

Oxygen systems require servicing to ensure aviation teams avoid potentially hazardous situations. Depending on the system you have, you can create comprehensive service schedules to ensure each component is functioning efficiently. Here's what you need to know to create a service schedule. Understand Your [...]

Understanding fire extinguisher limitations and requirements for aviation is crucial. Aircraft require specific extinguishers for different types of fires. Having the right extinguishers on board and in your hangar or airport helps you combat fires without corroding your aircraft's components if a fire does occur. Special [...]

Safety is paramount in the aviation industry, whether it's practicing evacuation procedures or having working safety equipment on board. Airplanes carry specialized equipment to mitigate risks and assist passengers and crew members in emergencies, and these tools require routine service and maintenance to keep working. For example, fire [...]

Flying over water comes with unique risks that all pilots must be aware of. Large bodies of water make it necessary to prepare for emergency scenarios ahead of time, such as alternate routes or potential emergency landing sites. With the right preparation, you can be ready for anything [...]

As a pilot, it's essential to have a firm awareness and comprehension of the aircraft oxygen system and proper aircraft oxygen servicing. This knowledge helps meet definitive aircraft regulatory requirements set out by bodies such as the FAA and promotes the safety of [...]

Disaster struck Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, shortly after the New Year as an airplane accident occurred in the early evening of January 2, 2024. An Airbus carrying 379 passengers and crew collided with a Coast Guard plane. The Japanese airline crash could have been a [...]