Van Horn Aviation | Composite Rotor Blades
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Game Changer: VHA’s new AS350 Tail Rotor

At Van Horn Aviation, we design, certify, and manufacture composite rotor blades that improve the fiscal and physical performance of various legacy helicopters.

At Van Horn Aviation, we design, certify, and manufacture composite rotor blades that improve the fiscal and physical performance of various legacy helicopters. Our FAA STC/PMA certificated AS350 tail rotor system eliminates the problematic elastomeric half-bearings in the current tail rotor, reduces control loads, and increases performance at a cost comparable to OEM prices. AS350 operators flying the VHA tail rotor can expect to save 25% in maintenance costs over the life of the tail rotor.

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VHA’s composite rotor blades are built to last longer than OEM blades while reducing operating costs by up to 50 percent. VHA blades also provide various performance improvements, from reducing noise and pedal fatigue to increasing lift and speed, depending on the product.

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Built for durability and efficiency, these composite blades offer a smoother ride and fuel savings.

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Responsive main rotor blades that lower operating costs while increasing speed.

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A quieter, more efficient tail rotor blade that provides greater tail rotor authority.

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Durable composite blades built to improve performance and eliminate corrosion.

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A tail rotor system that reduces maintenance and provides strong, responsive performance.

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Van Horn Aviation (VHA), based in Tempe, Arizona, designs, tests, and manufactures composite rotor blades to improve helicopter performance and efficiency. VHA focuses on creating durable, high-performance blades offered at or below OEM pricing, resulting in lower operating costs.


VHA produces composite main and tail rotor blades for the 206B JetRanger, 206L LongRanger, 206/OH-58, AS350, and UH-1 Huey, all FAA STC/PMA-certificated. With longer service life and increased efficiency, VHA blades offer a superior alternative to OEM metal blades.

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Van Horn Aviation (VHA), based in Tempe, Arizona, designs, tests, and manufactures composite rotor blades to improve helicopter performance and efficiency. VHA focuses on creating durable, high-performance blades offered at or below OEM pricing, resulting in lower operating costs.


VHA produces composite main and tail rotor blades for the 206B JetRanger, 206L LongRanger, 206/OH-58, AS350, and UH-1 Huey, all FAA STC/PMA-certificated. With longer service life and increased efficiency, VHA blades offer a superior alternative to OEM metal blades.

LEARN MORE ABOUT VHA

Proudly American-Made & Privately Owned

superior Engineering, design, and manufacturing

Built by Industry Experts, Trusted by Pilots

gET TO kNOW uS

company overview

Based in Tempe, Arizona, Van Horn Aviation designs, tests, and manufactures composite rotor blades to improve helicopter performance and efficiency. VHA focuses on creating durable, high-performance blades offered at or below OEM pricing, resulting in lower operating costs.


VHA produces composite main and tail rotor blades for the 206B JetRanger and 206L LongRanger, plus tail rotor blades only for the OH-58, AS350, and UH-1 Huey, all FAA STC/PMA-certificated. With longer service life and increased efficiency, VHA blades offer a superior alternative to OEM metal blades.

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By Kim VHA April 25, 2025
For 206L LongRanger operators flying P/N 20633000-101 serial numbers A007-A009 or A012-A104, we would like to remind you that these blades are subject to AD 2022-22-08, which requires recurring tap inspections every 400 flight hours or 2,400 engine starts, whichever comes first. You can learn more about the tap test requirements and procedure in our video . These blades are likely to develop a delamination in the area of the weight pocket on the lower surface of the blade. The AD further requires removing the blades from service if the delamination reaches 6 inches in length. However, extensive company testing indicates that all blades will likely achieve their full retirement life before that occurs. So long as the delamination is monitored and does not exceed the permitted length, the blades are entirely safe to fly with no adverse effects on aircraft behavior or performance. Operators are required to report their findings at every inspection interval to VHA for tracking using the form on the last page of Service Bulletin 33000-4 . Completed forms should be emailed to info@vanhornaviation.com . Providing this data helps to ensure all operators of these blades remain safe. All of the identified blades are likely to have delaminations, so if none are detected please contact us for assistance. In addition, this AD is considered an interim action and once sufficient data is gathered it may be updated to reduce the required frequency of inspection. Refer to AD 2022-22-08 and SB 33000-4 for further information.
Photo of AS350 tech brief being presented at Verticon 2025
By Kim VHA April 16, 2025
AS350 Tail and Manufacturer Tech Briefs Given at Verticon 2025 Posted Here
By Kim VHA March 6, 2025
Eurosafety Pilot Kevin Nelson
By Kim VHA April 25, 2025
For 206L LongRanger operators flying P/N 20633000-101 serial numbers A007-A009 or A012-A104, we would like to remind you that these blades are subject to AD 2022-22-08, which requires recurring tap inspections every 400 flight hours or 2,400 engine starts, whichever comes first. You can learn more about the tap test requirements and procedure in our video . These blades are likely to develop a delamination in the area of the weight pocket on the lower surface of the blade. The AD further requires removing the blades from service if the delamination reaches 6 inches in length. However, extensive company testing indicates that all blades will likely achieve their full retirement life before that occurs. So long as the delamination is monitored and does not exceed the permitted length, the blades are entirely safe to fly with no adverse effects on aircraft behavior or performance. Operators are required to report their findings at every inspection interval to VHA for tracking using the form on the last page of Service Bulletin 33000-4 . Completed forms should be emailed to info@vanhornaviation.com . Providing this data helps to ensure all operators of these blades remain safe. All of the identified blades are likely to have delaminations, so if none are detected please contact us for assistance. In addition, this AD is considered an interim action and once sufficient data is gathered it may be updated to reduce the required frequency of inspection. Refer to AD 2022-22-08 and SB 33000-4 for further information.
Photo of AS350 tech brief being presented at Verticon 2025
By Kim VHA April 16, 2025
AS350 Tail and Manufacturer Tech Briefs Given at Verticon 2025 Posted Here
By Kim VHA March 6, 2025
Eurosafety Pilot Kevin Nelson
By Kim VHA February 23, 2025
Four Years of Research, Redesign, Flight Testing and Certification Effort Yields Great Results!
By Kim VHA February 23, 2025
VHA's JetRanger Available March 9-10 for Demo Flights at VERTICON in Dallas
By Kim VHA August 30, 2024
Despite inflationary increases in raw materials and supplies, VHA vows to help operators manage costs
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