Maintenance and Modifications
Van Horn Receives STC/PMA for Upgraded Bell 206B Blades
Van Horn Aviation's newly approved Bell 206B main rotor blades have different carbon fiber ply counts and orientations, providing for a smoother ride.
Van Horn Aviation's latest Bell 206B main rotor blades to receive FAA approval are designed to provide the feel and ride of metal blades while providing the performance of composite blades. (Photo:  Van Horn Aviation)
Van Horn Aviation's latest Bell 206B main rotor blades to receive FAA approval are designed to provide the feel and ride of metal blades while providing the performance of composite blades. (Photo: Van Horn Aviation)

Tempe, Arizona-based Van Horn Aviation (VHA) earned U.S. FAA supplemental type certification/parts manufacturer approval for its Version 2 composite main rotor blades for the Bell 206B helicopter.