Maintenance and Modifications
Airwolf Medium Bell TT Straps Gain DLA Source Approval
The straps already had STC approval from the FAA
Airwolf Aerospace’s Bell UH-1 series TT straps
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Airwolf Aerospace’s Bell UH-1 series TT straps have received U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) source approval. Airwolf already has sold thousands of TT straps for Bell UH-1, 204, 205, 210, and 212 helicopters under FAA STC approval and EASA validation.

With DLA approval, Airwolf’s cage code has been added to the Approved Manufacturing Parts Listing (AMPL), allowing Airwolf to participate in U.S. DLA solicitations for direct foreign military sales on an equal footing with OEMs. This covers Bell TT straps, also known as a Rigid Link, approved by the DLA as a source of supply for NSN: 3040-01- 299-8100 for UH-1 helicopters. According to Airwolf, this will facilitate competition and lower prices. The company said it has more TT straps and elastomeric components pending DLA, FAA, and other civil approvals.