The C.A.M. solves the problem of overexposure to the elements when maintenance and other owner operator functions need to be completed. The C.A.M. also replaces the use of other more heavy and bulky canvas covers in use today that have caused inadvertent damage to aircraft equipment .

The C.A.M. is a multi sectional cover that utilizes the main rotor system of a helicopter to provide protection from the elements providing a shaded environment for maintenance to be performed on the aircraft.

The C.A.M. can be installed and removed by one mechanic and will also provide protection from other adverse weather conditions to allow for maintenance to be performed safely and efficiently in a field or flight line environment.

Available for:  AW-109,  AW-119 &  AS-350

Retail Price $2200 plus shipping

SALE: 5% OFF RETIAL PRICE!

Limited time offer. Order now! Chris@RotorcraftSupport.com

At a presentation ceremony that occurred at the Bell Helicopter Reception on Saturday March 5th, the evening before the opening of the 50th annual Heli-Expo in Orlando FL, From a group of over 120 CSF organizations,  RSI along with only 12 other CSF’s, was awarded  the platinum level designation.  This is the highest rating possible based upon the Bell Achievement Ranking System (BARS).   BARS is designed with the customer in mind  and all the CSF’s are measured on inventory management, third-party maintenance focus, comprehensiveness of service, technical training and facility quality.

Phillip G. DiFiore, President of RSI set the platinum level designation as achievable beginning in 2008 and reaching the goal for the first time 2009 with an emphasis on factory training for the technical staff; a clean, safe working environment as well as providing insurance coverage for those helicopters undergoing service at the RSI facility.  He also recognized that superior customer service requires support from a broad inventory of Bell spare parts along with the commitment from a dedicated staff.  Upon receiving the award again in 2011 Mr. DiFiore said:  “Now that we have achieved a Platinum Level CSF designation three years running, we will work even harder to maintain this distinction of excellence within a superior group of Bell Customer Service Facilities..”

The investigation revealed that fatigue caused one of the main rotor blades to fracture.  A fatigue crack may occur with the combination of residual stress in the spar and a large void in the adhesive between the spar and the internal lead inertia weight.  This area is located between station 100 and 145.  Centrifugal force that occurs during the start/stop cycle may induce the fatigue crack. 

In order for a blade to be at risk both conditions must be present.  Bell Helicopters composed a list of blades that may have residual stress in the spar.  The presence of a void between the Inertia weigh and spar is unknown.  The only method of determining the existence of an unacceptable void is by performing radiography.  Part III of the alert service bulletin provides procedures to perform a one-time  x-ray inspection of the blade.

After the radiography has been reviewed by a Bell Engineer a letter will be issued.  The letter will contain one of the following statements:

1) The Blade can remain in service with no further action required or

2) The blade can remain in service however Part II of this Bulletin requires accomplishment until retirement from service or

3) The blade must be removed form service before further flight.

Radiography can only be performed by an NDT facility approved by the Governing Aviation Authority.  Rotorcraft Support, Inc. is FAA authorized to conduct these services.  In addition to the FAA credential RSI offers you the professionalism, knowledge and experience only found in Bell Helicopters Platinum Customers Service Facility.

RSI radiography equipment is portable therefore we can send a technician to your facility to perform the inspection with the blade installed on the aircraft.  This will drastically reduce your down time.  All Technicians performing radiographic inspection are qualified and certified to level II or Level III requirements established in NAS 410 and/or SNT-TC-1A and/or EN 4179.

Please give us a call to discuss your inspection options.  Our Highly experienced NDT staff is waiting to assist you.  Call Lewis Santos in the NDT Department at (818) 997-7667 ex. 247

Guardian Helicopters Newly Completed Bell Huey UH-1H

How do you get a retired Vietnam Vet back to work?

First you find one that, after a little TLC, is capable of returning to work.  Then give it a new engine, a new tail, overhauled components, updated avionics and comm system, and top it off with a fresh paint job and voila….. a UH-1H back at work doing what it does best. 

Such is the case with the beautiful “new” UH-1H that was refurbished by the talented technicians of Rotorcraft Support Inc. (RSI) for Guardian Helicopters, Inc, (GHI) of Van Nuys CA .  This UH1H is not only distinct due to it’s unique color scheme but also by the obvious modification to the tail with the installed “FastFin” and tail boom strake STC modification supplied by BLR Aerospace, LLC.

The arrival of the UH-1H

The transformation begins

RSI's Team Begins The Transformation

Ready For Paint

Freshly Painted & Ready to be Put Back Together

RSI's Skilled Technicians Working on the Huey

And the best part of all…This “Huey” has already started earning its keep by working a Fire contract South of the Border.

It does pay to hire a Vet!

Back in Service