August 2020 – Van Horn Aviation

VHA Celebrates New STC for 206B Version 2 Main Rotor Blades

The Federal Aviation Administration issued STC SR02732LA for Van Horn Aviation’s new 206B Version 2 composite main rotor blades designated part number 20635000-501. With redesigned carbon fiber ply counts and orientation to provide a softer . . . Keep Reading

CSS Posted to Address Abrasion Strip Cracking

The Issue A few operators of VHA 206L main rotor blades (P/N 20633000-101) have found cracks in the leading edge abrasion strips (either inboard or at the tip) within the first 1,000 hours of flight. . . . Keep Reading