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
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
VHA Improves 206B Main Rotor Blade
Many customers have asked about the differences between our original 206B JetRanger main rotor blades (Part Number 20631000-101) and our 206B Version 2 blades Part Number 20635000-501) This post explains the differences and provides some . . . Keep Reading
Spotlight on Agricultural Air Services
At its home in sunny South Florida, family-owned Agricultural Air Services has been operating with cutting-edge service for over 25 years. Founders Brian and Robin Parker believe the Agricultural Air Services’ team is important to . . . Keep Reading
Spotlight on Quantum Helicopters
Based in the stunningly beautiful Coast Mountains of Northwest British Columbia in Canada, Quantum Helicopters Ltd operates a small fleet of Bell 206B JetRanger, Bell 206L LongRanger, and Airbus H125 (Eurocopter EC350 AStar) helicopters. While . . . Keep Reading
206L Main Blade 007 Strain-Gaged and Ready to Fly
Main rotor blade flight testing requires loads to be measured at various stations along the blade. To prepare 206L main blade 007 for flight test, our engineers and techs spent countless hours placing, bonding, wiring . . . Keep Reading
206B Main Blade Trim Tab Adjustment Overview
Our original 206B main rotor blade (P/N 20631000-101) features a single trim tab for easy track and balance. We ship each blade with the trim tab set at zero degrees, and many operators find that they . . . Keep Reading