FEB 19, 2010Save Money, Monitor Health of Your Bell 212 with Newly Certified System
Save Money, Monitor Health of Your Bell 212 with Newly Certified System
Aeronautical Accessories Inc., an affiliate company of Bell Helicopter, is pleased to announce Transport Canada certification of the 212 Bell Helicopter Vibration Monitoring System (BHVM); U.S. FAA certification is pending.
The new system provides drive train health and engine monitoring to improve aircraft serviceability and maintainability between regularly scheduled inspections and overhaul periods. Early detection of defects can help avoid disruptions to operations, which translates into significant cost savings, and can greatly enhance the safety and feeling of security for the crew and passengers.
BHVM diagnostics facilitate vibration related maintenance functions such as main rotor track and balance, tail rotor balancing, main input drive shaft balancing and tuning of the instrument panel Frahm absorber. Enhanced vibration diagnostics allow maintenance personnel to detect faults within the main rotor system, tail rotor drive system, engine accessory gearbox, and combining gearbox.
Aeronautical Accessories, Bell Helicopter and Edwards & Associates, Inc. (also a Bell affiliate) worked seamlessly to develop the 212 BHVM. The effort accelerated last year when the Department of Natural Resources in Nova Scotia, Canada allowed the use of its 212 aircraft to demonstrate the system’s capabilities and meet certification requirements.
“The certification of this product demonstrates AAI and Bell’s commitment to improving helicopter safety,” said Danny Maldonado, Bell Helicopter senior vice president and chief service officer. “It is products like the 212 vibration monitoring system that allow us to leverage the capabilities of the entire Bell affiliate network, providing our customers with industry leading customer support and improved operational safety.”
The 212 BHVM was preceded by the 412 BHVM, which has been highly successful in the market. There are more than 400 Bell 212s in operation globally today. For more information on the 212 BHVM, contact the Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. sales team at sales@aero-access.com or visit www.aero-access.com.
About Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.
Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., an affiliate of Bell Helicopter, has been the worldwide leader in helicopter accessories and replacement parts since 1979. Aeronautical Accessories designs, manufactures, markets, warehouses, and distributes state-of-the-art FAA/STC-approved products and accessories that enhance the operation, safety and versatility of helicopters.
Visit our Web site, www.aero-access.com, for more information.
About Bell Helicopter
Bell Helicopter, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc. is an industry-leading producer of commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical-lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft. Globally recognized for world-class customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell's global workforce serves customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 120 countries. More information is available at www.bellhelicopter.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands, such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.
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Bridget Meyer
(817) 280-7963 (office) / (817) 964-0334 (cell)
bmmeyer@bellhelicopter.textron.com