Shipping Woes For Main Rotor Blades
As of mid-2022, both FedEx and UPS have determined that they will no longer ship our main rotor blades due to the size of the crates. Even though the websites for both of these companies . . . Keep Reading
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FAA Approves VHA Inspection Extension on -101 206B Mains
Van Horn Aviation recently received FAA approval to extend the service life of the grip plates on the original 206B main rotor blades (Part No. 20631000-101) from 2,800 hours to 4,800 hours. This change results . . . Keep Reading
206L Vertical Hops on Lightly Loaded Aircraft
Van Horn Aviation has recently become aware of a particular flight condition that can set off an extreme vertical hop on lightly loaded LongRangers using VHA main rotor blades. In cases where a 206L fitted . . . Keep Reading
VHA Engineers Present Tech Brief at Heli-Expo 2022
Van Horn Aviation engineers presented a Manufacturer’s Tech Brief on installation and repair procedures of composite rotor blades at HAI Heli-Expo 2022 on Tuesday, March 8 at 3 pm. Approximately 35 technicians and other company . . . Keep Reading
Combined ICA Published for 206 Series TRB
To streamline documentation efforts for our customers and ourselves, Van Horn Aviation petitioned the FAA to allow us to publish one Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) for our 206 series tail rotor blades (part number . . . Keep Reading
Bearings Update for 206 Series Tail Rotor Blades
Due to supply chain challenges, we are temporarily out of the Aurora WC-6TG-10 bearings used in the 206 series tail rotor blades. We expect to have them back in stock in first quarter of 2022. To continue . . . Keep Reading
T&B Guidelines for VHA Main Rotor Blades
To assist operators in their goal of a smooth and painless track & balance experience, VHA engineers recently compiled a set of procedures and best practices for performing track & balance on VHA 206B/L main . . . Keep Reading
Shipping Tips (or Don’t Toss that Crate!)
Once rotor blades have been installed, typically they stay on or very close to the helicopter. But sometimes unforeseen circumstances require the blades to be shipped to another facility for overhaul, repair, painting, or because . . . Keep Reading
Paint Cracking on UH-1 Tail Rotor Blades
The Issue A known characteristic of VHA’s first UH-1 tail rotor blade, part number 2042200-101, is paint cracking along the edge of the largest doubler ply in the doubler stack on both sides of the . . . Keep Reading
VHA Offers Nano Repaint Options
If your 206 or UH-1 is down for maintenance, now is the time to consider repainting your tail rotor blades. VHA recently switched to a new nano hybrid polyurethane (NHP) topcoat that provides increased durability, . . . Keep Reading
VHA Rolls Out New NHP Topcoat on all Rotor Blades
Beginning with April 2020 deliveries, VHA customers may notice a matte finish on their main and tail rotor blades. VHA has begun applying a new nano hybrid polyurethane (NHP) topcoat to all of its main and tail rotor . . . Keep Reading
TR Bearing Field Installation Procedures Updated
VHA engineering staff posted a major revision to the CSS-500-WC-6TG-10 Bearing Installation guide in March 2019. Revision D of this customer support specification includes revised procedures for the removal, installation, and inspection of the WC-6TG-10 . . . Keep Reading