Able Aerospace Services Expands Bell 206 Parts Offerings; New Strap Fitting and Pin (PMA) Now FAA Certified

Dec. 13, 2012

Phoenix, Ariz., December 11, 2012 – Able Aerospace Services, a leader in dynamic component repairs, overhauls, and approved replacement part solutions, announced today the availability of a new Bell 206 Main Rotor Strap Fitting and Pin replacement part (PMA). Operators of Bell 206 helicopters can now further reduce operating costs by utilizing these exclusive FAA-certified PMA parts along with other cost-saving solutions from Able.

"We are pleased to provide safe and reliable replacement parts for the Bell 206 Main Rotor Hub while continuing to lower the cost of the complete overhaul," said Able Aerospace President Anthony Saenz.  "Combined with our other PMA and repair solutions, Able has driven down repair costs to save operators an average of 30 percent on this scheduled maintenance event."

The Main Rotor Strap Fitting and Pin are components of the Bell Main Rotor Hub (206-011-100). The Strap Fitting replaces Bell part number 206-011-150-105 and the Strap Pin replaces Bell part number 206-011-125-105. Parts are immediately available at a savings of up to 50 percent versus OEM.

To learn more about Able Aerospace Services, visit www.ableaerospace.com.

Able Aerospace Services is an industry-leading provider of quality component repair, overhaul and approved replacement parts solutions. Able has developed over 8,000 FAA-approved proprietary repairs and more than 400 money-saving PMA parts for fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft operators.