Extends Calendar Life To 36 Months, Price Remains Steady
Bell Helicopter has approved a new tension torsion (TT) strap
for the Bell 206 series of helicopters. The TT strap, developed in
collaboration with its long term supplier partner LORD Corporation,
carries a calendar life of 36 months with anticipated calendar life
extension following a Lead the Fleet program. This is an
improvement over the current 24 months calendar life. The new TT
strap utilizes an innovative material which is highly resistant to
corrosion, and has been developed to meet Bell’s
uncompromising requirements for safety.
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As part of Bell’s overall commitment to making its
aircraft more cost effective, the price of the new TT strap will
remain the same as the current strap with anticipated delivery no
later than the fourth quarter 2012. The special warranty credit for
the mandatory calendar removal will be eliminated as a
result.
“This is another example of Bell Helicopter Customer Support
and Services on a mission – listening to our customers and
delivering a solution,” said Danny Maldonado, senior vice
president and Chief Services Officer for Bell Helicopter.
“This calendar life extension will reduce the inconvenience
and down time associated with a TT strap change and further reduce
our operators direct maintenance costs.”
“As a valued partner with Bell for more than 60 years, LORD
is proud to help introduce unique and innovative solutions that
increase end-user value and helicopter reliability,” said
Lane Miller, vice president, Global Technology for LORD
Corporation.
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