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1981 Bell 412, S/N: 36036, R/N: 33036,17,070 Hours TT, SPIFR, EMS Configured


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FlightSafety International announces that its American Eurocopter AS 350 B2 Flight Training Device has been certified for Night Vision Goggle training. The FAA Level 7 qualified Flight Training Device is located at FlightSafety’s Learning Center in Tucson, Arizona.“The addition of Night Vision Google training capabilities to our American Eurocopter AS 350 B2 Flight Training Device demonstrates FlightSafety’s desire and ability to respond quickly to the mission specific training enhancements our Customers require,” said George Ferito, Director Rotorcraft Business Development.The AS 350 Flight Training Device is equipped with FlightSafety’s VITAL X visual system that provides 220 degree by 100 degree – 60 degrees down and 40 degrees up – wrap around visual capability. The visual

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system offers highly detailed, texture enhanced scenes and excels in its realistic presentation of both routine and critical weather conditions. It is also equipped with a vibrating motion base that enhances the training experience by adding a new level of realism to the training scenarios.FlightSafety’s initial and recurrent American Eurocopter AS 350 training programs include aircraft systems, emergency and abnormal procedures, as well as human factors and specialty training such as Inadvertent IMC.FlightSafety provides a wide variety of pilot and maintenance training programs for the vast majority of fixed and rotor wing business aircraft manufacturers including American Eurocopter, Bell Helicopter and Sikorsky Aircraft Company.The company offers a fleet of 15 helicopter simulators and other

advanced training located at its Learning Centers in Fort Worth, Texas; Lafayette, Louisiana; West Palm Beach, Florida and in the United Kingdom at the Farnborough Airport. A Eurocopter EC135 full flight simulator is scheduled to enter service at FlightSafety’s Lafayette Center by the end of 2010.

Australia debuts diesel-powered helicopterDelta Helicopters, located in Australia, has announced the first biofuel-ready helicopter. The D2, as Delta Helicopters has named it, also is considered the first diesel-powered helicopter available. Delta Helicopters said the helicopter can be assembled from a kit, which starts at $160,000. The target demographic is farmers in rural communities. Using a two-stroke system, the diesel engine generates about 40 percent better fuel economy than normal 100LL powered helicopters. Although Delta Helicopters has stated the helicopter is biofuel-ready, it did not say whether it would accept blended biodiesel in addition to renewable diesel. - biofuelsdigest.com contributed to this story.

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The EC145 is well suited for the application of “Mercedes-Benz Style”, as this turbine-powered aircraft is at the top of its class in the medium-sized, twin-engine helicopter category. It combines the company’s latest developments in cockpit design, avionics and a sophisticated electrical system, and incorporates a hingeless rotor system and enhanced rotor blades that ensure low noise and vibration levels. More than 315 EC145s have been

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by Pascale FleuryGeneva, Switzerland — Eurocopter has teamed with renowned automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz to develop a special edition of the EC145 twin-engine turbine helicopter with a high-end interior, which was unveiled today at the 2010 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland.

The EC145 “Mercedes-Benz Style” was conceived in a design project led by the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studio in Como, Italy, and bears all the hallmarks and passion of Mercedes-Benz design.

“Eurocopter has consolidated its position as the leading helicopter supplier for corporate and VIP operators based on a commitment to creativity, efficiency and performance with the world’s most modern rotary-wing product line,” said Olivier Lambert - Eurocopter’s Senior Vice President for Sales and Customer Relations. “The EC145 ‘Mercedes-Benz Style’ is our third major creative initiative of this type in seven years, ensuring that Eurocopter will continue as the helicopter manufacturer of choice for corporate and VIP customers.”

The EC145’s spacious cabin enabled Mercedes-Benz designers to take a modular approach for the new high-end interior, which is inspired by the automaker’s new R-Class range. Seat upholstery in the EC145 “Mercedes-Benz Style” will be available in deluxe materials and a range of colors, and a choice of elegant woods is offered to provide luxury underfoot. The overall impression of elegance and style is complemented by a stylish arrangement of wood panels for the ceilings.

All seats are mounted on rails and can be quickly and easily reconfigured for different seating configurations, or removed to make room for luggage. Three multi-function boxes with features such as a cool box, cup holder, table, monitor and DVD player have been incorporated, along with extra storage space provided by drawers. A partition wall with windows separates the cabin from the cockpit, and ambient cabin lighting utilized on Mercedes-Benz E-Class and S-Class vehicles is integrated

Benz Style” will be available from the fourth quarter of 2011.

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The governor told an assembled crowd that equipping the CAL FIRE fleet with flight-following technology is one way the state will maximize its firefighting capabilities. “We need every tool at our disposal. This year, for the first time, we will employ special GPS technology to track aircraft for more rapid and efficient response to wildfires,” he said. “We will not be caught off-guard or under-equipped.”

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The downside of risk retentionsimple. He understands that if there is a loss, the insurance company would not be obligated to pay—a risk he is willing to take. However, it is a little more complicated than that.

First, the insurance company would take a very dim view of this activity, and rightfully so. Depending on the circumstances of the loss, even if they prove the owner has knowingly and willfully violated the terms, conditions, and limitations of the policy, the insurance company may have a moral obligation to pay a liability claim. In addition, even if they fight it, they may lose in court.

Besides the loss of insurance coverage, there is a very big downside for the owner. If he actually went through with this plan, the insurance company would be in their rights to cancel the insurance policy or at least issue a letter of non-renewal forcing the owner to find insurance elsewhere.

While there are likely other markets, on every questionnaire and application from every insurance company they ask whether the applicant has ever had his insurance cancelled or non-renewed, and if so, explain the circumstances. Imagine the insurance companies’ response to a cancellation or non-renewal for this scenario. And remember, if an applicant willingly withholds or falsifies critical information which defines the risk, it can void the policy. An aircraft owner could quickly become uninsurable.

Lastly, if the owner follows through with a plan to fly the aircraft outside the policy provisions, he would be doing his broker a great disservice—the equivalent of throwing him under the bus. The broker has negotiated the terms and condition of the policy “in good faith” with both the underwriter and his client. To knowingly violate a policy condition could destroy the years of trust the broker has built with the underwriters as well as expose him to an Errors and Omissions claim, both of which could harm his career.

There are some ramifications when an owner chooses to knowingly retain risk which is otherwise transferrable to the insurance company. The following two hypothetical scenarios may illustrate this point. One involves a helicopter sales/broker, the other a fixed wing owner-pilot transitioning into turbine equipment. Whether fixed wing or rotor wing, the principles are the same.

First, a sales/broker who keeps a small fleet of helicopters on his insurance policy has made a habit of insuring the helicopters for “rotors not in motion” since 99% of the time the helicopter sits on display in his hangar. He regularly turns the rotors under its own power to keep the systems lubricated; but it only flies when doing an actual demonstration flight. While he carries full flight liability,

he figures he has saved a considerable sum over the years by not insuring the hull “rotors in motion”, choosing to retain the risk himself. He calls it “carrying a 100% deductible.” Since he is a very experienced CFI who has never had an accident and since he never flies unless conditions are ideal, he figures that the propensity for a loss is low.

You know where this story is going. With a prospective buyer at the controls the unthinkable happens (you pick the calamity). The resulting hull damage constitutes a net loss of about $500,000 after salvage value is taken into consideration.

The choice on how much risk someone wants to voluntarily retain is, of course, their choice, and theirs alone. Some people have deep pockets and can

absorb this kind of loss. Most people can’t. If, over the years, this dealer had systematically set aside assets as a contingency fund for this very scenario, then the decision to “self insure” could be a prudent one. If he didn’t, this type of loss in today’s economy could prove disastrous.

The second scenario concerns an owner-pilot who purchases his first turbine aircraft to use in his business as well a personal travel. He is a private multi-engine instrument rated pilot with a reasonable amount of multi-engine piston time. However he has no turbine experience. He has been flying a cabin class piston twin aircraft for several years, choosing to act as PIC himself rather than employ a professional pilot. He usually takes a “safety pilot” along when weather is less than optimal.

The Citation is to be used primarily to transport his growing sales team. He knows he is going to have a substantial amount of mentoring time and there will likely be several occasions in which he would not accompany them. He decides to employ a professional pilot to manage and crew the aircraft as well as give him the mentoring time he will need before being able to fly the aircraft as the sole PIC. Using this plan, his broker is able negotiate a reasonable training plan with the underwriter and get him an extremely good deal on insurance. His broker also presents a quote from another insurance company that would allow him to fly his aircraft as sole PIC with much less mentoring time. This option provides only the minimum liability limits at more than twice the cost.

After obtaining his type rating and logging about 50 hours in the aircraft, the owner-pilot decides that he wants to fly the aircraft on a clear day with an FAA qualified “SIC/safety pilot” as he had before in his piston aircraft. He knows this would violate the Open Pilot Warranty of his insurance policy as well as the agreement he had made personally with his broker and the underwriter. His rationalization is

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The X2 Technology demonstrator combines an integrated suite of technologies intended to advance the state-

of-the-art, counter-rotating coaxial rotor helicopter. It is designed to demonstrate that a helicopter can cruise comfortably at 250 knots while retaining such desirable attributes as excellent low-speed handling, efficient hovering, and a seamless and simple transition to high speed.

“The X2 Technology demonstrator today exceeded average helicopter speeds of

a conventional helicopter, generally 160-170 knots,” said Jim Kagdis, Program Manager, Sikorsky Advanced Programs. “The demonstrator is proving out the technologies very well, from the active vibration control system to the fly-by-wire controls. There are no show stoppers here so far, and now the program turns a corner, as this completes phase three of four. We are flying forward to

the 250-knot cruise speed.”The X2 Technology program began

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“For potential customers, this milestone is exciting news and a solid signal that these technologies are true and executable, performing the way we expected they would,” said Mark Miller, Sikorsky Vice President of Research & Engineering. “As the X2 Technology demonstrator prepares to write a new page in aviation history later this year, we will continue the conversation with our customers and look forward to mapping out future applications that will meet customer needs.”

Among the innovative technologies the X2 Technology demonstrator employs are:•Fly-by-wireflightcontrols•Counter-rotatingrigidrotorblades•Hubdragreduction•Activevibrationcontrol•IntegratedauxiliarypropulsionsystemSikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford,

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Weight and balance is also provide as an optional module. The seat layout of the interior is displayed graphically. The operator can place actual weights or standard weight passengers in each seat. Fuel and cargo can be entered separately. The CG envelop is shown on screen and also printed out with the crew names, trip information and date. A running total of weights is also listed starting with the empty weight and ending with the landing weight. These weights feed directly to the performance calculations. Currently, CAVU provides support for the Mi-17 but will recreate any production helicopter free-of-charge with the purchase of the performance and W&B modules.

Using the common interface of an FMS, the calculator also allows links to real-time weather, TFRs, icing reports, FARS, advisory circulars and aircraft specific MELs or other documents.

EFB-Pro for Copters operates on any EFB, laptop or desktop and a similar version for some iPhone, smartphone and PDA models are also available.

More information including pricing can be found on the CAVU website at www.CAVUcompanies.com (select products then EFB-Pro for Helicopters) or by calling 800-464-3375.

CAVU Companies has released EFB-Pro for Helicopters, the first ever, windows-based software application that calculates all relevant takeoff, cruise and landing performance for helicopters. EFB-Pro which is well-known in the turbine jet industry, calculates performance directly from the AFM and not abbreviated checklist data.

Pertinent weather conditions are entered for the point of takeoff, cruise and landing. The pilot can enter these values manually or use the automated weather interface to gather the inputs needed online. A single sheet print out is provided that lists all maximum weights and other limitations, in and out of ground effect, unique to the craft.

Some manufacturers refer to this as a Performance Planning Card (PPC), identifying over thirty airspeed, engine and weight limitations that can be produced in under 30 seconds using EFB-Pro. The number, names and layout of charts presented will differ from one

naked eye rather than on paper. However with the rash of EMT mishaps, regulatory agencies won’t be far behind with their bag of tricks.

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anyone objecting to the intent. Be assured however, that the impracticality of spending the time required to decipher all the parameters involved will be an oft cited argument against the trend.

by James Deuvall, President, CAVU Companies Takeoff and landing performance calculations have long been the exclusive bane of fixed wing pilots. Hours spent digging through numerous flight manual performance charts has been the much-maligned activity of turboprop and jet pilots. Even the complexity of charts has gained a degree of legendary status referred to by such names as “spaghetti” charts. A number of approaches, such as “tab” data, quick reference handbooks and an array of rules-of-thumb, have been attempted to improve the process and avoid at all cost cracking open the dreaded AFM. Unfortunately all of these work-arounds have their limitations if not outright errors.

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money talkby Sam Millerwww.AircraftCostAnalysis.com

To realize a profit from any flying job requires financial planning over the period of time you intend to own and operate the aircraft. The contract period and utilization required of a particular job will have an impact upon the bid. Lower rates might be charged for contract periods that provide greater than the average utilization assumed when the standard hourly rate was established. Establishing a standard hourly rate assuming an annual hourly utilization that can be achieved is a crucial step in financial planning.

What long-term “Return On Investment” (ROI) percentage is desired for the aircraft investment? This will vary with current economic conditions and other competing investments. I suggest basing the long-term ROI goal over a five-year ownership period. Determine the profitability of the investment by applying the “time value of money” principle. You purchase the aircraft. You operate the aircraft for a five-year period. You sell the aircraft. Use an annual hourly utilization that is attainable

Bidding jobs for a profitin your market area to determine the monthly after-tax cash flow for this aircraft over the five-year period.

By using a financial model you can evaluate how changes in expenses and revenue affect profitability. Creating a financial analysis spreadsheet that considers all the costs and revenues is a time consuming process. However, the final product is worth the effort. By changing one factor at a time in a financial model, determine the sensitivity of the investment return to the factor being changed. Vary each of the different costs and revenue to determine the factors that change ROI significantly. After identifying the most important factors, you will know the critical items that are controlling the ROI. Manage these factors or react to their changes by adjusting the revenue rate to achieve a consistent ROI.

After deciding on the expense values

and other factors to be used in the final projection, then determine the standard hourly revenue rate that will produce the desired ROI. Calculate the “Net Present Value” (NPV) of the after-tax cash flow using the desired ROI percentage as the discount rate in the NPV formula. If the NPV value is zero then you have achieved the desired ROI.

Use Microsoft Excel’s “Goal Seek” feature to change the hourly revenue rate until the NPV is zero (remember to use the desired ROI as the discount rate in the NPV formula). You have the standard hourly rate to produce the desired ROI. Now, you can apply your business sense to your current situation to determine the hourly rate you will bid on the job.

Other “Business Sense” factors to address are: The value of your service to the client. The competition. Major input items might change during the contract

length to significantly vary the ROI such as fuel price, remote storage, deadhead to maintenance base or other contract commitments, pilot travel expenses, insurance, etc. It might be wise to change the rate based upon increases in one or more of these items. The long-term analysis provided the standard hourly rate to produce the desired ROI. You should have a good business reason to charge less than the standard rate calculated. Can the new job be performed without risking less service to your current business? “The devil is in the details.” So are the profits. I hope this helps you bid your next job for a profit.

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NTSB Identification: ERA10LA172Date: March 11, 2010 Location: Naples, FLAircraft: HUGHES 369Injuries: 2 Uninjured.On March 11, 2010, about 0830 eastern daylight time, a Hughes 369D was substantially damaged following a hard landing at the Naples Municipal Airport (APF), Naples, Florida. The certificated commercial pilot and airline transport pilot-rated check pilot were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the instructional flight, which was conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91.

The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to complete a yearly checkride, which included all basic flight maneuvers and auto-rotations to landing. On the third auto-rotation, the pilot heard a “thud” and “no longer had use of the anti-torque pedals.” The check pilot visually observed damage to the tail section. The helicopter was shut down and both pilots exited normally. The pilot stated that upon further inspection, it appeared that “one or more of the main rotor blades had struck the tail boom.”

The APF automated weather observation, at 0853, reported winds from 130 degrees at 12 knots, 10 statute miles visibility, overcast clouds at 1,500 feet, temperature 22 degrees Celsius (C), dew point 20 degrees C, and an altimeter setting of 29.83 inches of mercury.

NTSB Identification: ERA10MA188Date: March 25, 2010 Location: Brownsville, TNAircraft: EUROCOPTER AS-350-B3Injuries: 3 Fatal.On March 25, 2010, at 0600 central daylight time, a Eurocopter AS-350-B3, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while approaching Brownsville, Tennessee. The certificated commercial pilot and two flight nurses were fatally injured. Night instrument meteorological

conditions were present in the area. The flight was operating on a company flight plan, and departed Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Heliport (TN05), Jackson, Tennessee, en route to Haywood County EMS Heliport (TN99), Brownsville, Tennessee. The positioning flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.

According to helicopter satellite tracking, and company information, the helicopter initially departed TN99, the helicopter’s home base, at 0426, and arrived in Parsons, Tennessee, at 0450 to embark a patient. The helicopter departed Parsons at 0517, and arrived at TN05, to disembark the patient, at 0534. The helicopter subsequently departed TN05 at 0551, and the last satellite contact occurred near the accident site at 0600. Satellite-recorded helicopter en route altitudes during the last flight segment were about 1,000 feet above mean sea level (msl), until the last contact, when the helicopter’s altitude indicated 752 feet.

According to an oncoming shift pilot, who started his duty at 0530, it was dark and cloudy when he arrived at TN99, with light rain. When he entered the hangar, he noticed that the helicopter was gone. He was concerned about the weather and called MEDCOM, a flight following center, to locate the helicopter, which was then on the pad at TN05. After hanging up with MEDCOM, the accident pilot called the oncoming pilot via cell phone, and asked about the weather, as there was a small shower between Jackson and Brownsville. The accident pilot stated that “he wanted to get the helicopter out,” and the oncoming pilot asked, “Can you park it?” The accident pilot then responded that another helicopter already occupied the lower elevation pad, which the oncoming pilot took to mean that the accident pilot didn’t want to leave the helicopter on the hospital’s elevated pad.

The two pilots further discussed the weather, and the oncoming pilot noted,

from a computer-based radar depiction, that there was a front coming from the Memphis area at a speed of about 25 miles per hour. At the time, the radar was depicting “red” over Memphis, and “yellow” extending about 10 miles out.

The accident pilot then stated that he figured he had about 18 minutes to get the helicopter back to base, to beat the storm. He told the oncoming pilot to call the two flight nurses, who were not yet back onboard the helicopter, to advise them that he was going to take off, and that they would be picked up later by car.

The oncoming pilot subsequently tried to call one of the flight nurses, but she had left her phone back at the base. He then called the other nurse and told her the plan; however, she stated that they had made it back to the helicopter, and were 7 minutes “out” from the base.

The oncoming pilot subsequently raised the door of the hangar, then went back to look at the weather radar again, and saw that the thunderstorm line had “just barely touched the southwest corner of county.” He then went outside, and since he couldn’t see the helicopter, he called the flight nurse again. When she answered, she asked about the weather. The oncoming pilot saw the blinking light on a radio tower to the east, about 6 miles away, “so visibility was good,” and told the nurse that “she had the weather beat.” The nurse then stated that they were 30 seconds out.

At the time of the conversation, the oncoming pilot observed that it was raining lightly, but that the wind had picked up, perhaps to 20 knots. Then, just after hanging up, there was an “immediate” loud clap of thunder and lightning that made him jump. He subsequently looked out, but saw no helicopter, and tried to call the nurse without success. He then called MEDCOM, and ran up the hill to contact the ambulance service located there. As he did so, it was raining harder than before, but it was not a soaking rain.

NTSB Identification: ERA10LA190Date: March 28, 2010 Location: Miami, FLAircraft: ROBINSON R22Injuries: 2 Uninjured.On March 28, 2010, about 1215 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter ditched in the ocean near Miami Beach, Florida, following a low main rotor RPM event. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 local flight. The pilot and passenger reported no injuries. The flight originated from the North Perry Airport (HWO), Hollywood, Florida, about 1130, earlier that day.

The pilot stated that they were about 45 minutes into the flight. They were taking photos of the boats in the area, about 2 miles from the shore. The pilot had just completed a 180 degrees turn heading south at about 100 feet above the water, when the helicopter’s low main rotor RPM horn sounded. The pilot adjusted the throttle to compensate for the condition. The main rotor speed recovered; however, about 3 seconds later the condition reoccurred. The pilot entered an autorotation. During the flare, the tail end of the helicopter made contact with the water. The helicopter spun toward the right uncontrollably. Both evacuated the helicopter moments before it sank. The passenger’s life vest operated; however, the pilot’s life vest did not inflate. The pilot recalled they were in the water about 10 minutes before a private boat rescued them. The helicopter sank in an area where the ocean floor depths are recorded to be between 150 to 250 feet deep. The helicopter has not been located or recovered.

The pilot holds a commercial pilot certificate with a helicopter rating and holds a flight instructor certificate for helicopters. He holds a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) second-class medical certificate issued on February 2, 2010, with no limitations. He reported that he had accumulated 600 hours total

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flight time at that time.The passenger holds a private pilot

certificate with a helicopter rating. He holds a FAA second-class medical certificate issued in June 15 2009, with no limitations. He stated that he has a total of 115 hours total flight time.

The helicopter was a two-place, two-bladed single main rotor, single-engine helicopter, with a skid type landing gear. The helicopter was powered by a Lycoming, O-320-B2C, engine rated at 160 horsepower.

The closest official weather observation was at the Miami International Airport (MIA), 13.5 miles west of the accident site. The MIA 1153, METAR was winds from 120 degrees at 13 knots; visibility, 10 statute miles; clouds broken at 1,900 feet above ground level (agl); overcast at 3,300 feet agl; temperature 26 degrees Celsius (C); dew point 21 degrees C; altimeter 30.01 inches of mercury.

NTSB Identification: ERA10LA216Date: April 07, 2010Location: Middleboro, MAAircraft: SMITH RICHARD D JR REVOLUTION MINI 500Injuries: 1 Uninjured.On April 7, 2010, about 1616 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Revolution Mini 500 landed hard and rolled over during a precautionary landing near Middleboro, Massachusetts. The certificated commercial pilot was uninjured and the helicopter sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The flight originated from Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM), Plymouth, Massachusetts, at 1530.

The pilot stated that while in cruise flight, approximately 50 minutes after departure, he noticed that the water temperature began to increase. This was followed by an increasing exhaust gas temperature (EGT). He elected to conduct a precautionary landing in a field, and during the landing the helicopter landed hard. The helicopter rolled over and the pilot exited the aircraft.

Examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the helicopter came to rest in a field. The right skid was buckled and the tail boom was severed from the fuselage. Flight control continuity was confirmed from the cockpit through the tail rotor system and from the cockpit cyclic and

collective controls to the main rotorhead. Examination of the engine revealed that a coolant hose leading from the expansion tank to the engine block was detached. No other coolant hoses were detached, and there was no evidence of coolant residue or leaks in the engine compartment. The water pump was removed and there was no liquid residue observed in the water pump housing. Examination of the radiator revealed signs of dried, leaking coolant, and corrosion on the radiator fins.

NTSB Identification: WPR10LA200Date: April 09, 2010 Location: Santa Maria, CAAircraft: BELL 222UInjuries: 3 Uninjured.On April 9, 2010, about 0124 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 222U was substantially damaged while standing in preparation for takeoff from the company’s emergency medical services (EMS) operations base at the Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX), Santa Maria, California. Neither the airline transport certificated pilot nor the two flight nurses were injured during the positioning flight that was performed under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the dark nighttime flight, and a company flight plan had been filed. The flight was originating at the time of the mishap.

CALSTAR personnel reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that at SMX, prior to the pilot’s 0110 flight assignment duty call, one of the tail rotor blades had been tied down to the helicopter’s tail boom with a strap. Following the pilot’s engine start operation, as the tail rotor blades began rotating in preparation for takeoff, the tie down strap broke.

Unaware of the mishap, the pilot departed SMX and flew to the Marian Medical Center Heliport in Santa Maria (1CL8) and landed about 0131. Just prior to the pilot’s 0242 departure for the EMS flight with a patient and passenger on board, one of the pilot’s flight nurses who was standing outside the helicopter observed material attached to the helicopter’s tail rotor area. The nurse brought the anomaly to the pilot’s attention. The pilot shut down the engine and examined the helicopter. Nylon webbing was found wrapped around the tail rotor’s drive shaft. The material was removed and the pilot inspected the helicopter. Believing that the helicopter

was undamaged, the pilot departed 1CL8 and flew under Part 135 to a medical facility in Madera, California, landing about 0345.

Thereafter, with better illumination, the pilot performed a more detailed inspection of the helicopter during which he observed damage to one tail rotor blade and other anomalies. The pilot notified CALSTAR’s management of his observations, and the helicopter was immediately taken out of service for repairs.

CALSTAR’s director of maintenance (DM) fully assessed damage to the

helicopter following its transport back to the maintenance base. One of the tail rotor blades was found damaged. Its associated pitch change links (helicopter components) were also found damaged. To restore the helicopter’s airworthiness, these items are being replaced prior to further flight.

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OLATHE, KS—Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Garmin’s G500H, an all-glass avionics system designed specifically for the VFR Part 27 helicopter market. The STC is for the Bell 206-series and Bell 407 helicopters.

The G500H is optimized for the rotorcraft market and it builds upon the best features of the G600 and G500, which are for the fixed-wing aircraft market. The G500H offers capabilities such as over 900 SafeTaxi® airport diagrams, optional helicopter synthetic vision technology (HSVT™), optional XM WX Satellite Weather with NEXRAD, and the option to display video from a forward looking infrared (FLIR) camera or other video sources.

Available in two versions – one with the

PFD on the right, the other version with the PFD on the left – the G500H offers maximum installation versatility. The PFD screen displays attitude, airspeed, vertical speed, altitude and course/heading information, and the MFD shows detailed moving map graphics with the helicopter’s current position in relation to terrain, chart data, navaids, and flight plan routings. The G500H communicates and integrates with Garmin’s other panel mount products, such as the GNS 430W/530W series.

Recognizing the importance of keeping track of personnel and mobile assets, the G500H is also compatible with Garmin’s new GSR 56 Iridium transceiver. This optional and affordable worldwide position tracking solution enables aircraft location data to be monitored via web-based displays on authorized base-ops computers.

Customers may interface the G500H with Garmin’s TAS and TCAS I traffic

systems, the GTS 800, GTS 820 and GTS 850, which are optional equipment. The Garmin traffic systems combine active and passive

surveillance data to pinpoint specific traffic threats.

The G500H is available immediately for an expected introductory price of $24,995. The G500H includes the GDU 620 display/control unit, GRS 77H AHRS, GDC 74H digital air data computer, GMU 44 tri-axial magnetometer, and

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59 temp probe. Garmin’s HSVT is also available immediately as a G500H option for $7,995. Additional information about the G500H or Garmin’s complete line of helicopter products is available at garmin.com/helicopters.

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Rotor blade manufacturer Van Horn Aviation (VHA) recently received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from Transport Canada for VHA’s 206B/L series composite tail rotor blade. Transport Canada issued its STC after reviewing the documents associated with FAA STC SR0229LA issued in February

Van Horn Aviation receives Canadian STC for composite 206B/L tail rotor blades

for the same product.“We’ve had several Canadian 206

operators interested in flying our blades for the increased tail rotor authority and power at high altitudes,” said VHA president James Van Horn. “Our rotor blades also offer double the service life at a list price just slightly higher than the

OEM blades, which will help operators reduce direct operating costs in these harsh economic times.”

The VHA 206B/L tail rotor blade features corrosion and damage-resistant carbon fiber skin, titanium root fitting, electroformed nickel abrasion strip, and stainless steel pitch bearings. Its NASA-

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HAI’s technical committee is looking for new membersHAI’s Technical Committee is looking for new members to join its ranks. The primary objective of the Committee is to encourage the development of maintenance, technical, and administrative standards for the improvement of safety and efficiency within the helicopter industry. The Committee has a rich history of contributing to the helicopter industry in a variety of ways; recently the Committee produced Profiles of Safety Management Systems, a video dedicated to introducing the HAI membership to the benefits of an SMS program.

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AD 2010-10-02]Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, B, and C HelicoptersSUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76A, B, and C helicopters that requires inspecting each installed Woodward HRT (formerly HR Textron) main rotor servo actuator (servo actuator) for a high rate of leakage and replacing each affected servo actuator with a servo actuator containing a newly redesigned servo actuator piston. This amendment is prompted by a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Safety Recommendation issued in response to an accident involving a Model S-76C helicopter. In the NTSB Safety Recommendation, the performance of a servo actuator piston upon reaching 3,000 hours time-in-service (TIS) was questioned as a result of piston head seal leakage and piston head plasma spray flaking. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent degraded servo actuator performance as a result of piston head seal leaking and plasma spray flaking, which could result in subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.DATES: Effective June 17, 2010.

AD 2010-10-15]Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France (ECF) Model AS332L1 and AS332L2 HelicoptersSUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified ECF model helicopters. This AD results from a mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) AD issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community. The MCAI AD states that with certain pilot and copilot seats in the rear high position and seat backrest fully tilted the seat shoulder harness could become jammed between

the seat and bulkhead. This condition, if not corrected, could result in the shoulder harness binding and causing the inertial reel to malfunction and no longer retain the flight crew member in the seat in the event of an emergency or hard landing.DATES: This AD becomes effective on June 7, 2010. The incorporation by reference of certain publications is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of June 7, 2010. We must receive comments on this AD by July 20, 2010.

AD 2010-10-14]Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332L2 HelicoptersSUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model AS332L2 helicopters. This AD results from a mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) AD issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community. The MCAI AD states that the AD was issued after the discovery of broken swashplate bearing attaching screw heads. Failure of these screw heads could lead to the loss of the coupling between the non-rotating and the rotating swashplate. This AD is intended to prevent loss of power to the rotating swashplate and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.DATES: This AD becomes effective on June 7, 2010. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 62.00.66, dated September 13, 2006, as of June 7, 2010. We must receive comments on this AD by July 20, 2010.

AD 2010-10-03]Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-92A HelicoptersSUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the Sikorsky Model S- 92A helicopters. The AD requires replacing the main gearbox (MGB) filter bowl assembly with a two-piece MGB filter bowl assembly and replacing the existing mounting studs. The AD also requires inspecting the MGB lube system filters,

the housing, the housing threads, and the lockring counterbore and repairing or replacing them as necessary. This amendment is prompted by tests indicating that an existing MGB filter bowl assembly can fail under certain loading conditions including those associated with a damaged MGB filter or mounting stud resulting from high frequency maintenance tasks. Testing of the improved MGB filter bowl assembly demonstrates a significant increase in strength and durability over the existing filter bowl. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the MGB filter bowl assembly due to failure of the mounting studs or the filter bowl, loss of oil from the MGB, failure of the MGB, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.DATES: Effective June 21, 2010. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of June 21, 2010.

2010-11-51Emergency Airworthiness DirectiveThis Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) is prompted by several reports of cracking in a tail gearbox (TGB) control lever, part number (P/N) 350A33-1058-03, including an accident involving an AS350B2 helicopter. An investigation revealed that a few surface anomolies may lead to a crack in the TGB control lever. This condition, if not detected could result in failure of the TGB control lever, loss of tail rotor control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. We have reviewed Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB) No. 05.00.62, for Model AS350 helicopters and EASB No. 05.00.57 for Model AS355 helicopters. Both EASBs are Revision 1, dated April 23, 2010, and both describe procedures for a visual inspection of the TGB control lever for a crack that must be performed after the last flight of each day and prior to exceeding 10 flying hours for each inspection. The EASBs also describe a rework procedure for affected TGB control levers which must be accomplished within 660 flying hours or no later than June 30, 2011, or before installing an affected TGB control lever on a helicopter. The one

Eurocopter EASB contains four different service bulletin numbers (Nos. 05.00.62, 05.00.57, 05.00.38, and 05.00.35) applicable to four different Eurocopter model helicopters. EASB No. 05.00.38 relates to Eurocopter Model AS550 helicopters, and EASB No. 05.00.35 relates to Eurocopter Model AS555 helicopters. Eurocopter Model AS550 and AS555 helicopters are military models and are not type-certificated in the United States. This AD does not incorporate EASB No. 05.00.38 nor EASB No. 05.00.35.The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for France, notified the FAA that an unsafe condition may exist on these helicopter models. EASA advises of a crack discovered in a TGB control lever, which could lead to a loss of tail rotor control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. EASA classified the service bulletin as mandatory and issued EASA Emergency AD No. 2010-0082-E, dated April 27, 2010, to ensure the continued airworthiness of these helicopters. This AD differs from EASA Emergency AD No. 2010-0082-E as follows:

We include the Eurocopter Model •AS350C and AS350D1 helicopters that may contain the affected TGB control lever;We use the term “hours time-in-•service” rather than “flight hours”;We do not require replacing the •TGB control lever within 660 hours TIS or 14 months, but instead offer optional terminating actions for the repetitive inspection requirements; andWe do not require you to contact •Eurocopter if a crack is found during any inspection.

These helicopter models are type certificated for operation in the United States under the provisions of 14 CFR 21.29 and the applicable bilateral agreement. Pursuant to the applicablebilateral agreement, EASA has kept the FAA informed of the situation described. The FAA has examined the findings of EASA, reviewed all available information, and determined that AD action is necessary for products of these type designs that are certificated for operation in the United States.

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Brantly International B-2BTotal production (all variants: B-2, B-2A): 498 First flight 1956 for B-2Comments: The B-2B uses a two-section, doubly-articulated main rotor blade for increased smoothness. It offers a stable platform, ease of maintenance, and reliability. Standard equipment includes dual controls, rotor brake, and heater.Engine(s): Lycoming IVO-360-A1A HP (takeoff) 180 hpDimensions: main rotor 23.75 ft/7.25 mTail rotor: 4.25 ft/1.3 mHeight: 6.92 ft/2.11 m Length: 28.1 ft/8.53 m Width: 5.67 ft/1.73 mEmpty weight: 1,050 lbs/467 kg Gross weight: 1,670 lbs/757 kgUseful load: 620 lbs/281 kg External: NoneVne: 100 mph/161 kmh Max cruise: 90 mph/145 kmhMax rate of climb: 1,400 fpm/7 msHIGE: 3,525 ft/1,057 m HOGE: N/AService ceiling: 6,500 ft/1,900 mStd fuel: 31 gal/117 lit Max fuel: SameMax range std fuel (no reserve): 174 nm/322 kmVFR Crew 1 Passengers 1

Eurocopter EC 145Total production (all variants) 113 First flight June 12, 1999Engine (2) Arriel IE2 HP (takeoff) 738 shp/ 550 kw ea.Dimensions main rotor 36.08ft /11 m Tail rotor 5.55 ft /1.962 mHeight 12.98 ft /3.956 m Length 42.75 ft /13.03 mWidth 10.33 ft / 3.119 mEmpty weight 3,951 lbs/1,792 kg Gross weight 7,903 lbs/3,585 kgUseful internal load 3,953 lbs/1,793 kg External 3,307 lbs/1,500 kgVne 145 kts/268 kmh Max cruise 133 kts/246 kmhMax rate of climb 1,600 fpm/8.1 msHIGE 9,600 ft/2.925 m HOGE 2,530 ft/770 mService ceiling 17,200 ft/5,240 m S/E service ceiling 6,550 ft/1,996 mStd fuel 229 gal/867.5 ltrMax range std fuel (no reserve) 370 nm/680 kmIFR Crew 1/2 Passengers 8/9

Kaman Aerospace Corporation K1200Total production (all variants) 35 First flight 1991Comments Applications: Powerline Construction, Firefighting, Oil Industry Support and Logging. A cost efficient “Aerial Truck.” Excellent external lift capability in high altitude and hot environments.Engine(s) Honeywell T5317A-1 HP (takeoff) 1,500 shpDimensions main rotor 48.33 ft/14.7 m Tail rotor N/AHeight 13.6 ft/4 m Length 41.75 ft/12.7 m Width 12.6 ft/3.8 mEmpty weight 5,145 lbs/2,334 kg Gross weight 12,000 lbs/5,443 kgUseful load Internal Cargo 500 lbs/227 kg External 6,000 lbs/2,720 kgVne 100 kts Max cruise 100 ktsMax rate of climb 2,500 fpmHIGE 32,000 ft/9,756 m (Estimated) HOGE 27,000 ft/8,534 m (estimated)Service ceiling 15,000 ft S/E service ceiling N/AStd fuel 228 gal/865 lit Max fuel N/AMax range std fuel (no reserve) 267 nmRange with opt fuel 343 nm (estimated) Aux fuel tank optionIFR Crew 1 VFR Crew 1 Passengers 2 External crew seats

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MD Helicopters, Inc. MD 530FTotal production (all variants) 145 First flight 1982Comments Hot day/high altitude version of Model 500 Series incorporates all features of 500E plus larger rotors, high gross weight.Engine(s) (1) Rolls-Royce 250-C30 HP (takeoff) 650 shpDimensions main rotor 27.4 ft/8.3 m Tail rotor 4.8 ft/1.5 mHeight 9.2 ft/2.8 m Length 32.6 ft/9.8 m Width 6.3 ft/1.9 mEmpty weight 1,591 lbs/722 kg Gross weight 3,100 lbs/1,406 kgUseful load 1,509 lbs/684 kg External 2,159 lbs/979 kgVne 175 mph/282 kmh Max cruise 154 mph/248 kmhMax rate of climb 2,069 fpm/10.5 m/secHIGE 16,000 ft/4,877 m HOGE 14,400 ft/4,389 mService ceiling 18,700 ft/5,700 mStd fuel 64 gal/242 lit Max fuel 102 gal/386 litMax range std fuel (no reserve) 232 mi/430 kmRange with opt fuel 370 st mi/685 kmVFR Crew 1 Passengers 4

Robinson R44 IITotal production (all variants) 2,022 First flight May 2002Comments: Derivative of R44 with increased gross weight and horsepower. Also increased chord main rotor blades and aerodynamic tips on main and tail rotor blades for reduced noise.Engine(s) (1) IO-540-AE 1A5 HP (takeoff) 245shpDimensions main rotor 33 ft/10.1 m Tail rotor 4.8 ft/1.5 mHeight 10.8 ft/3.3 m Length 38.3 ft/11.7 m Width 7.2 ft/2.2 mEmpty weight 1,506 lbs Gross weight 2,500 lbsUseful load 994 lbs External N/AVne 130 kts Max cruise 117 ktsMax rate of climb over 1,000 fpmHIGE 8,950 ft @ 2,500 lbs HOGE 7,500 ft @ 2,300 lbsService ceiling 14,000 ft/4,267 m S/E service N/AStd fuel 30.6 gal Max fuel 48.9 galMax range std fuel (no reserve) 348 nm/676 kmMax fuel N/A Range with opt fuel N/AVFR Crew 1 Passengers 3

Schweizer Aircraft Corporation 333Total production (all variants) 62 First flight 1988Comments The Model 333 is a turbine derivative of the Model 269 Series helicopters. It provides a unique combination of operational flexibility, outstanding stability and maneuverability, superior comfort, and a crashworthy structure that’s second to none.Engine(s) Rolls-Royce 250-C20W HP (takeoff) 280 shpDimensions main rotor 27.51 ft/8.39 m Tail rotor 4.25 ft/1.3 mHeight 11.14 ft/3.40 m Length 17 ft/5.18 m Width 6.29 ft/1.91 mEmpty weight 1,250 lbs Gross weight 2,550 lbsUseful load 1,300 lbs External N/AVne 120 kts/222 km/hr Max cruise 105 kts/194 km/hrMax rate of climb 1,500 fpmHIGE 12,300 ft/3,749 m HOGE 9,200 ft/2,804 m (@2,300 lbs/1,045 kg)Service ceiling 13,000 ft/3,902 m S/E service ceiling N/AStd fuel 73 gal/137 litMax range std fuel (no reserve) 310 nm/590 kmVFR Crew 1 Passengers 3


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2007 RII w/AC - 1150 hrs TT. White & red, leather, bubble win-dows, 2 Bose X’s. 9-hole panel w/HSI & Garmin 430 - excellent instrument trainer. Full specs & price at www.hrheli.com. Call Dave at 757-488-9044 or e-mail [email protected] 06-10

2009 RII w/AC - 75 hrs TT. Yellow & black w/tan leather, bubble windows, Bose headsets, Garmin 420, & AM/FM/CD; full specs & price at hrheli.com. Will Export or Deliver. Call Dave at 757-488-9044 or e-mail [email protected]. (06-10)

NEW 2010 RAVEN II, Dark blue blue leather interior, ac bubble win-dows, Garmin 430, vertical compass, 406elt $423000 Contact: Florida Suncoast Helicopters, Bill Cooper, 800-391-2397 (06-10)

ROBINSON R22 BETA II with Garmin G400 GPS available for lease to flight school. Call 323-376-1969 or email [email protected], Visit our website http://www.robinson-leasing.com ( 0 6 - 1 0 )

Schweizer

2007 Schweizer 300CBI, N511BH. TT921 hrs., dual controls, heater, flyable ground wheels,dual landing lights, Bendix/King Ky96A COMMS, Xponder, GPS Mount & VSI. Aircraft location: Norwood, MA. Contact: Blue Hill Helicopters, 781-688-0263. Visit our web-site for more opportunites: www.bluehillhelicopters.com (06-10)

FOR SALE: 2008 Schweizer 269C with TT 681.8 Instrument Trainer Asking $290K Pls. call: Ken Thrasher/ Heli-Tech: 850-763-9000 email: [email protected] ( 1 2 - 1 0 )

1996 Schweizer 300CB, N20059 ACTT:2385, ENGTT:385, SN:0053, VFR, Very Clean, hangared, flyable ground wheels, cabin heater. 600 HR, 24 Mo Insp. completed 12/08. $150,000. Contact Patrick at Adirondack helicop-ters, Inc. (315)868-4901 email: [email protected] (06-10)

Make an OFFER! like NEW–N388JA, 2004 S-300CBi, 395TTSN, VFR 6pack Instrumentation, IFR config possible. Left Hand Pic, Ext paint and interior EXCELLENT, 3-seats. A/C located in St. Petersburg, FL. Call details/spec sheet. OFFICE 727-823-5200 or FAX 727-823-5484. Visit our website at: www.wfhelicopters.com (06-10)

Helicopters WantedNeed an IRS Tax Deduction? Donate Your Helicopter to Char-ity, email us: [email protected] (12-10)

Ag RelatedEverything for the Ag Operator. Satloc Level III Sales & Service, Spray Systems, CP Nozzles, Dry Breaks, AgTex, Avtex Airforce/Navy Flight Suits Helmets. Light Weight, Noise Attentuated. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 573-359-0500, email to: [email protected] (06-10)

EnginesLycoming VO/TVO-435 & 540, many new parts, 50% off! Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-11)

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PT-6, Allison and Turbomeca parts. We have a small inventory of new parts, including consumables. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-11)

Action Aircraft is a full-service overhaul/repair facility for Rolls -Royce 250 series engines located in Dallas, Texas. We offer superior service and pricing in addition to free technical assistance. Engines, modules and parts available on outright and exchange basis. When you need RR250 engine overhaul and repair - “Take Action”. Please call phone 214-351-1284 or 1-800-909-7616, fax: 214-351-1286, email: [email protected]., website: www.actionaircraft.com (12-10)

UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS, INC.Stocking Supplier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Parts, Engines & Accesories. New, Overhauled & Serviceable. We Buy Turbine Aircraft, Engines, & Inventory. All Conditions. Call for Fax or a Quote Call USA +1 334-361-7853, FAX USA +1 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: [email protected] (08-10)

EquipmentBubble covers, Engine covers, Blade tie-downs, engine plugs & blade covers at Bruce’s Custom Covers, 408-738-3959, [email protected] (01-11)

Dyna Nav (Dynamic Navigation & Mapping Systems) provides GPS guidance systems for your aircraft. 604-465-0009, [email protected], www.dynanav.com (06-10)

New & Serviceable helicopter floats and fuel cells in stock includes all Bell models. We also repair and certify floats and fuel cells for most helicopters. Call 337-839-0500 or email [email protected] (06-10)

LongRanger Cargo Hook & Beam Assy 206-706-341-101 including provisions. Also have 206B/206L rotor brake, dual control, wire strike Kits and parts for sale Call Tradewind Int’l. 800-585-7004, 608-756-3632. Fax: 608-756-2606. Email: [email protected], www.helicopterparts.net (06-10)

InsuranceFalcon Insurance is spreading the wings of insurance protec-tion to helicopter owners and operators with the largest inde-pendantly owned insurance specialists in the country. We are dedicated to serving you. www.falconinsurance.com (12-10)

The Right Aviation Insurance Broker makes all the differ-ence in the world. The experience you need to get the job done right. Focused on service. We work for you, not the insurance companies. Jim Gardner & Rick Langley @ J. Smith Lanier & Co. 678 - 639 - 4108, 800-654-7892, x4108 or 4104, [email protected], [email protected]. Your team that can’t be beat. (12-10)

Specializing in placing aviation/helicopter insurance. We have access to all markets, domestic and overseas. Your inquiries are appreciated. Phone: 562-492-1217 Fax: 562-492-1147 Cell Phone 562-756-8685 E-mail: [email protected] Clemens Meuleman/CFM Aviation Insurance (06-10)

Mid-Continent Aircraft Insurance Brokers - Over 59 years Risk Management Experience for Professional Operators. 800-325-0885, e-mail: [email protected] Sharon/Laura (06-10)

Misc. Aircraft

1976 Cessna 180F 5391 TT, 1367 SFRM, 468 SPOH (2007), KX 125 nav/com, PM 6000 4 pl. intercom, 300 ADF, 359ATransponder, 75 gal fuel, stainless screw kit, steps & handles, recovered seats, useful load 1006, July Annual, Transponder and Altimeter test due 8-10 $63,000 Call Chip or Henry at 478-788-3491 www.loweaviation.com (06-10)

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1988 A36 Bonanza. 3,683 TT, 493 SMOH on 300 hp IO-550 (STC for 2,000 hr TBO). All ADs up to date and complied with, NDH, KFC200 autopilot w/ flight director, Dual Garmin GNS430W (WAAS upgraded), panel mounted Garmin 696, XM weather and radio, stormscope, Garmin GMA340 audio panel, Garmin GTX 327 transponder, 6 place ICS with 2 panel power Bose headeset jacks, dual PTT switches, electric trim, factory air conditioning, JL Osborne tip tanks (20 gallons each, gross weight increase STC included), GAMIs, JPI EDM700, leather seats, executive writing table, Rosen visors, custom cover by Bruce’s Custom Covers. Maintenance done by Bob Ripley, an ABS advisor. $265,000 / trade for later model 58 Baron. 478-256-2048. See this aircraft at http://www.agairupdate.com/N4HF

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Doctor’s Orders: A pilot’s vacation home with a pilot discount! St. George Island, Florida. Directly on private beach with expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico, three levels of covered furnished decks. Spacious open living/dining/kitchen area. Five bedrooms including two master suites and four baths, multiple TVs/DVDs/VCRs/wireless Internet. Occupancy 12, beds: three kings, four twins, one queen sleeper sofa. Under-house concrete parking, 15’ x 30’ pool (heated for a fee), enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower, fish cleaning area, park-style grill. Paved 3339’ airport on island (F47) a quarter mile from the house. Ask for “pilot’s discount” Major discounts for Spring and Fall! Visit www.resortvacationproperties.com for photos, 877.272.8206. The Helicopter Newspaper “Endorsed”. (06-10)

The great new Schweiss one-piece hydraul ic door features a self-suppor ting header frame, requir ing a minimum 4-inch headroom, and the ever-fast-moving bifold door features the new li f t strap technology that provides a quiet, smooth operating door. Schweiss Bifold Doors, at bi fold.com or 800-746-8273 (12-10)

LOT FOR SALE: One-acre-square house lot, Plane L iv ing Sky Park, 2,000 s.f., a l l -br ick , covenants, 5 miles west of I-75, Exit 142, Public water, septic sewer. paved streets, curb and gutter, street l ights. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway, Google It! (Google photo before development). South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., For t Valley, Georgia 31030, Save thousands and buy from owner. $49,900 includes closing costs. 478.987.2250 (tfn)

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OperationsFor Sale, 100X100 Behlen heated aircraft hanger, with 30X15 office, central heat and air in office, Schweis 60’ Bi fold door, electric & water, completed in 2005, located at (47K) KS. Ideal facility for Ag operator, maintenance operation or corporate flight department.Price $265,000. Contact Randy Hardy @ 316-655-2322 or Dick Russell @ 316-208-3140 (06-10)

PartsFuel cell repair or replacement for all makes & models–FAA approved commercial crash resistant construction, flexible bladder nitrile rubber construction, all construction TSO-C80 certified, 2-year warranty. Contact Floats & Fuel Cells at 901-842-7110, www.ffcfuelcells.com (12-10)

Bell 206B Main Rotor Blade, P/N 206-010-200-133. The blade has 3,429 hours remaining or 68%. Call Steve @ 800-359-6457 or [email protected] ( 0 6 - 1 0 )

H269C-1 Parts/Project machine for sale. Mfg. Date:11-99 Reg:N2029H SN:101 98% Complete project ship new and used parts. No blades; main or tail. 395TTAF. $105k. Will consider parting out. Call Patrick (315)868-4901 Email: [email protected] (06-10)

Bell Helicopter Tailbooms For Sale. 205/212/412 to 206B/L series and 407. Sold with Transport Canada Form 1 Certification, overhauled using Bell CSF Approved Jigs to ensure Structural Compliance for alignment. CHS, Mike Duck, Phone: 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, [email protected] (06-10)

Parting out Bell 212 and 206 Fuselages, many parts avail-able. Please phone or Fax your requests. CHS, Mike Duck, Phone: 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, E-mail: [email protected] (06-10)

UH-1H Composite main rotor blades for sale P/N 205-015-150-101 and main rotor blades B model P/N 204-011-001-015. Tail rotor blades Van Horn Aviation P/N 2042200-101 for the H and B models and for the 206 P/N 2062200-101. Call Pablo at HeliBlade, Inc. 530-365-1278 (04-11)

Bell 206L-4 New Low Skid kit for sale. Will trade for float kit for L-4. 631-588-2780. (06-10)

Bell 206B Tail Rotor Gear Box as removed. P/N 206-040-400-13 outright. 631-588-2780. (06-10)

Cascade Aircraft Conversions new Barrier Filter System. Reduce your TOT by up to 38º C. www.cascadeaircraftconversions.com, [email protected], 509-635-1212 (06-10)

NEW Tail Rotor Blades for UH-1H–FAA STC/PMA SR02051LA, Carbon Fiber construction, 2400 hr service life, competi-tive pricing. Van Horn Aviation LLC, 480-483-4202, www.vanhornaviation.com (12-10)

Parting out a 1995 Schweizer 300CB, drive train/power train & many more parts. Pls. contact Ken 850-763-9000 Fax 850-763-8712 or email [email protected] (12-10)

Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, accessory parts for just about everything. Big discounts! 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-11)

Sikorsky parts. We have a growing stock of new Sikorsky parts. We can often save you time and money. Contact us or check stock on our web site. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-11)

MD Helicopter parts. We have a few new MD Helicopter parts. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-11)

Hughes parts. We have some new Hughes parts at big dis-counts. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-11)

Hiller parts. We have a small stock of new Hiller parts. Check with us often. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-11)

Eurocopter parts. We have purchased several inventories of new parts and are ready to serve you. Contact us, or search our web site for the parts you need. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-11)

Enstrom parts. We have a small stock of new Enstrom parts. Check with us often. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-11)

RR 250-C20B complete compressor 0.00 TSO new wheels. $45,000.00 USD exchange. Call 631-588-2780. (06-10)

Bell parts. We have a nice stock of new parts for Bell 47, 206 and others. It’s worth the effort to check with us, or search our web site for your part numbers. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-11)

New STC Tail Rotor Blades, Part No. 204-2200-101 for 204 UH-1 heliopters from Van Horn Aviaiton LLC. Contact HeliBlade Inc. Distributor & Service Center for these new and improved composite tail rotors 530-365-1278 (04-11)

ENSTROM PARTS, SALES & SERVICE Huge parts inventory, 20 yrs exp., loaner tools. AOG same day shipping a specialty, full time factory trained A&P parts man on staff. Get service advice with your parts. A.O.G. and Exports Sales New Garden Avia-tion, Ask for Tom 610-268-2048 Fax 610-268-0342 (06-10)

BELL 47 PARTS FAA/PMA Approved Many in stock and ready to ship. M/R Grips for 1200 hours with no eddy current inspections. Fan Belts, Engine Mounts, Mufflers, Sprag Kits, “ No Bar” Control System and many other parts. [email protected], www.thcwasp.com or 972-399-1045 office or 972-790-6397 fax (06-10)

Universal Turbine Parts, Inc. Stocking Supplier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Parts, Engines & Accesories. New, Overhauled & Serviceable. We Buy Turbine Aircraft, Engines, & Inventory. All Conditions. Call for Fax or a Quote Call USA +1 334-361-7853, FAX USA +1 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: [email protected] (08-10)

UH-1 Overhauled Components available exchange or outright; 204-012-101-141 M/R hub, 204-040-016-5 Transmission, 204-011-400-11 Swashplate & Support assy., 204-011-401-11 Scissors & Sleeve assy, 205-040-263-111 Input Quill, 205-040-200-1 gen. Offset Quill, (4) 204-040-600-11 Hanger assy., 204-040-003-37 gear box 42, 204-040-012-13 gear box 90. Pac West Helicopters CRS PW6R1161J Tel/530-241-2402 “e” [email protected] (06-10)

UH-1 Vertical Fin Spar Kits. Pac West Helicopters is an approved Distributor for the Global Helicopter Technology STC approved Vertical Fin Spar replacement which terminates AD99-25-12 action. Have your kit installed by us at our Cal. facility where we are able to perform extensive repairs if nec-essary, order your kit and install it at your shop, or arrange for us to install it at your location. For sales and scheduling con-tact Tel/530-241-2402 “e” [email protected] (06-10)

ServicesFloats & Fuel Cells–your N. American Eurocopter authorized repair facility with comprehensive repair capabilities for all makes & models, available for 24/7 shipping. FAA repair staion no. TH4R544M. 901-842-7110, www.ffcfuelcells.com (12-10)

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WEST FLORIDA HELICOPTERS 30 years of service to the Helicopter Industry: Authorized sales dealer for Sikorsky Global Helicopters/ Light Helicopter Program. Details at OFFICE 727-823-5200 or FAX 727-823-5484. Visit our website at: www.wfhelicopters.com (06-10)

Bell Helicopter Importations and Exports, Pre Buy Inspec-tions, as well as Helicopter Appraisals. . Contact: CHS. Mike Duck, Phone: 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, E-mail: [email protected] (06-10)

CHS - your complete Bell Helicopter Repair and Overhaul Facility, supporting only Bell Helicopter Products from Component Overhauls to Major Inspections. CHS puts qual-ity first. CHS #9-5225 216th Street Langley, B.C. V2Y 2N3 www.helistructures.com Transport Canada AMO#.137-96 and EASA.145.7112 604-533-1148 Fax: 604-533-1517 [email protected] (06-10)

Bell Helicopter Commercial and UH-1 Component Overhauls. 205/212/412/206B/L Series and 407. Quality Services, Com-petitive Pricing with Technical staff, specializing only in Bell Products. Contact: CHS, Mike Duck, Phone: 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, E-mail: [email protected] (06-10)

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Canadian Heli Structures .........3

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Specializing in Bell Helicopter Commercial and UH-1 Tailboom Overhauls. 205/212/412 Tailbooms, 206B/L and 407 overhauled using Bell Approved Jigs. Tailbooms overhauled to Bell Specifications. Certification provided Transport Canada Form 1. Mike Duck, 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, [email protected] (06-10)

Specializing in Bell Helicopter Commercial and UH-1 Air Frame Completions/Refurbishments. Authorized Bell Helicopter Textron Customer Service Facility, specializing in Models 205/212/412, 206 Series, 407s. Quality Services, Competitive Pricing with Technical staff specializing only in Bell Products. CHS, Mike Duck, 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, [email protected] (06-10)

Rotor blade repairs by HeliBlade, Inc. a FAA Repair Station. Contact Pablo Martinez at 530-365-1278 (04-11)

Component Overhauls & Part Sales, FAA,CRS, Agusta, Bell, Eurocopter, & MD Approved CSF, Acclaimed Quality Service, Competitive pricing, Discount on Parts, Dedicated Friendly Customer Service. Contact Tom Sullivan at Sterling Helicopter. 215-271-2510 Fax 215-788-7319, E-mail: [email protected] (06-10)

Export / Import, Pre-Buys & Transport ANYWHERE! Aircraft Recovery. Contact Tom Sullivan at Sterling Helicopter 215-271-2510 Fax 215-788-7319 E-mail: [email protected] (06-10)

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Schools / TrainingHelicopter Instruction: Training in R-44 Raven for private, instrument, commercial and solo time building. Block rates start at $299 wet. Kissimmee Airport near Orlando attrac-tions. Call Thom at 407-973-9347 or visit www.kissimmee-helicopters.com 0 1 - 1 1

BLUE HILL HELICOPTERS, Norwood MA. Par t 141 approved Fl ight Training, Photo Fl ights, Helicopter Sales/Services, Helicopter Tours. For more detai ls, p lease v is i t our websi te: www.bluehi l lhe l icopters.com, Contac t us at in fo@bluehi l lhe l icopters.com, 781-688-0263 Come Fly With Us! (06-10)

Florida Suncoast Helicopters, Sarasota and Lakeland. Come fly with us - we offer training & tours. Authorized Robinson sales & service. Call: Sarasota: 941-335-1258 or Lakeland: 941-355-1259 (06-10)

Helicopter Training in Hawaii. Excellence in Flight Training at Mauna Loa Helicopters on Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island. Come fly with us in the best weather in the US. MLH offers: PVT, COM, IFR, CFI, CFII, ATP, FAA certified FLY-IT simulator, mountain course, external load training, and now offering fixed wing training. MLH is 141 certified, and VA approved. Student financing / student housing / college degree programs / International flight training / accelerated programs available. Call (808) 334-0234 or email [email protected] (06-10)

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