Sikorsky

Aviation Blade Services is the only repair station worldwide that is dedicated to the Sikorsky helicopter line of metal rotor blades as well as the composite rotor blades found on the Blackhawk and Seahawk. Our extensive resources and knowledge revolve around the S-55, S-58 / S-58T / H-34, S-61 / H-3, S-62, S-64 / CH-54 and S-70 / UH-60 / SH-60, evolution of Sikorsky’s rotor blades. We are the premier repair facility when it comes to experience, knowledge and support of these rotor blades. Our sister company, Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC hold FAA and EASA capability for the S-76.

We have an extensive library of manuals on Sikorsky rotor blades dating back to 1958 including the largest library of blueprints for the S-55, S-58, S-61 and S-64 rotor blades outside of Sikorsky.  We are also adding to our S-70/H-60 blueprint library continually.  This exclusive database can mean the difference between a salvage (repair) or scrapping of your rotor blades.

Our company has the following approvals: (Please see the Certifications page for details.)

FAA

For the repair and modification of the following Sikorsky blade types: S-55, S-58 / S-58T / H-34, S-61 / H-3, S-62, S-64 / CH-54 and S-70 / H-60.  Our sister company, Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC hold FAA and EASA capability for the S-76.

U.S. Navy

For the repair/overhaul of main and tail blades for the following helicopters:

  • Sikorsky H-3

    • Main Blades p/n S6115-20201 series & 61170-20201 series

    • Tail Blade p/n S6117-30101 series

  • Westland Sea King

    • Main Blades WD4529-00002 series

    • Tail Blades WD4239-00010 series

U.S. Army

SAR approval received for H-60 Tail Rotor Blades p/n 70101-31000-043 & 70101-11200-044.
SAR approval in process for H-60 Main Rotor Blades p/n 70150-09100-041 & 70150-09100-043.

Westland Sea King

Approved by ZF Luftahrttechnik GmbH of Germany to repair Westland composite main rotor blades p/n WD01-29-90250 and metal honeycomb tail rotor blades p/n WD4139-00003 series for the German Air Force.

UH-60 Blackhawk Main and Tail Rotor Blades

Aviation Blade Services has the capability, fixtures, tooling, data and experience to repair the S-70 / UH-60 / SH-60 A/L/M Blackhawk and Seahawk main rotor blades as well as UH-60 A/L/M and SH-60 tail rotor blades for your helicopter.  The following is a brief description of the repairs ABS is capable of, in addition to the basic inspection, painting and balancing.  All blades are repaired IAW applicable DMWR’s.

(UH-60 A/L and SH-60 Model) Main Rotor Blade, p/n’s 70150-09100-041 & -043 repaired IAW DMWR 1-1615-281, p/n 70150-29100-041 repaired IAW A1-867QA-MDB-00

  • Cuff replacement

  • BIM Seal, cuff end replacement

  • BIM Seal, Tip end replacement

  • Trim Tab Replacement

  • Tip Rib replacement

  • Tip Block replacement

  • Leading Edge Sheath Assembly (De-ice)

  • Nickel Abrasion Strip replacement,

  • Tip Cap repairs

  • Function testing of De-Ice System

  • Cuff bushing replacement

  • Helium leak detection of the BIM system

  • Electronic static balance IAW DMWR

(UH-60 M Model) Main Blade, p/n’s 70150-09200-041

  • Repaired IAW MEO#B1432 and TM 1-1520-280-238P

(UH-60 A/L/M Model) Tail Blade, p/n’s 70101-31000-043 & 70101-11200-044 repaired IAW DMWR 1-1615-287, p/n’s 70101-31000-046 repaired IAW: A1-868QA-MDB-000

  • Plug replacement

  • Nickel Abrasion Strip replacement

  • Pivot Bearing inspection & replacement

  • Tip Cap Replacement

  • De-ice Assembly replacement

  • Pitch Horn bushing replacement

  • Electronic static balance IAW DMWR