Van Horn Aviation engineers continuously work on new products to meet the needs of the growing rotorcraft industry. We do nearly all engineering, prototyping, testing, and conformity in house while working the FAA and industry experts to certify the products. It’s a long process, but by keeping most of the control in-house, we can shorten the process with rapid prototyping, computer modeling, component testing, and iterative flight testing during development.
The table below lists products currently in development and their current statuses.
PRODUCT |
STATUS |
NOTES |
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Bell 206B
Main Rotor Blade VERSION 2
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CERTIFICATED!
FAA STC / PMA in August 2020 Transport Canada Letter of Authorization in October 2020
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![]() Part Number 20635000-501 assigned. Prototype blades constructed Dec 2019; displayed at Heli-Expo in January 2020. FAA STC in August 2020. Transport Canada LOA in October 2020. Brazil ANAC STC in November 2020. For more information and updates, see the 206B Version 2 Main Rotor Blade page.
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Bell 206L
Main Rotor Blade |
CERTIFICATED!
FAA STC / PMA Transport Canada STC in December 2018 |
![]() Prototype blades constructed as of May 2016. TIA achieved in July 2018. FAA Certification in August 2018. For more information and updates, see the 206L Main Rotor Blade page. |
Bell
212/412 Tail Rotor Blade |
In Progress | ![]() Preliminary design started by VHA engineers; prototype of composite spar cured and inspected August 2011. Phase 2 Design in progress. |
MD 530F
Main Rotor Blade |
In progress | ![]() Static pull test completed — pulled to 2 x ultimate (47,000 lbs). REOPENED September 2018 – Revisiting design. |