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Duncan Aviation Revises Component Repair Pricing
By: Amy Wilder
Caption: New model responds to parts market shifts
Word Count: 264
Duncan Aviation has introduced a revised pricing structure for component repairs and exchanges, including a tiered model to improve cost predictability for operators. The Lincoln, Nebraska-based company said the updated model is tied to anticipated parts requirements and structured around three service levels. 
Essential coverage applies to minor maintenance repairs and is intended to address the most common unit failures. Expanded coverage covers a broader range of failures and includes more comprehensive repairs for complex issues. And a universal flat rate option provides a single guaranteed price covering all repairs, allowing up-front cost transparency for operators.
“The aircraft component market is changing,” said Duncan Aviation business development manager Chris Gress. “We took a hard look at industry trends, specifically the influx of as-removed parts, and made changes to remain competitive while maintaining our standard of quality.”
Gress cautioned operators about purchasing part-out components, noting that while such units may carry an FAA Form 8130, many have undergone only visual inspections. He said installing components with undetected internal faults could result in damage to other aircraft systems.
“That is a risky move,” Gress said. “Most critical damage—corrosion, blown fuses, or degraded wiring—can only be identified if the unit cover is removed and a skilled technician performs a thorough inspection.”
The company has also revised its core exchange options. Customers can choose a standard exchange with a lower initial price and potential follow-on charges, or a flat-rate exchange that includes all required repairs if the returned core is free of physical damage.