email heath@flyhangar13.com
Hangar 13 Maintenance
FAA Certified Repair Station 13HR972B Since October 1, 2012.
Everything will be done to the highest standards &
your helicopter will be able to pass any FAA Inspection. Hangar 13 complies with all Federal
Aviation
Regulations & takes great pride in it.
Current Technical Data & Tooling will be used in servicing your
helicopter.
Order work is done:
Test flown on arrival for the beginning of the RHC 100hr. check.Washed & cleaned for inspection of aircraft
Tear down for inspection & cleaning
Cleaning of helicopter & re-assembly of inspection panels
Return to service operational flight check along with Balancing of M/R, T/R, & fan.
Final look over/inspection for leaks.
Wash & wax.
Test flight with owner & returned in better than new condition.
3 Ways to make it happen:
1. You can fly your helicopter in and stay in the apartment above race shop.
2. We can come get your helicopter for maintenance & return it.
3. Or we'll do the work at your place.
Mission Statement
I have great respect for the dangers of flying helicopters. I treat every machine like it’s my own. You can be a sloppy pilot & live a long time. A sloppy or careless mechanic will reap what he sows very quickly. Attention to detail is critical when working on helicopters. With proper preventative maintenance the RHC R22/R44/R66 will fly the life of the machine with ease.I’m fascinated with the balancing of the rotor system & the difference it makes in the performance along with the smooth ride of the machine. In 2 – 3 hours time balancing the rotor system will make the next 100 hrs. flying a real pleasure. There is a huge difference between being within limits ( less than .20 IPS) & less than .10 IPS.
What are Inches Per Second? ( IPS)
The inch per second is a unit of speed or velocity. It expresses the distance in inches traveled or displaced, divided by time in seconds. In rotorcraft health monitoring, rotor and shaft induced vibration levels are often quoted in inches per second. Industry standard for balancing is below .20 IPS.
The tail rotor is the most critical to balance since it’s frequencies are high. It will be the first to destruct when out of balance. The high frequencies will cause metal to break. You will notice on a parked helicopter that a TR has been operated out of balance by leaky oil everywhere. This is your first sign along with cracks that you have more problems to come. The main rotor is mainly for cabin comfort. You’ll feel it in the cyclic, your feet on the floor, in your lower back & the seat (especially R22). The fan will keep the engine running smoother & longer, while eliminating cracking in the baffling/stress on everything around it. Saving you money in the end.
Hangar 13 is a RHC Authorized R22 R44 R66 Service Center. http://www.robinsonheli.com/usdlrs.xml
Rolls-Royce RR300 Engine Maintenance Course for Service Centers was completed Dec 2, 2011.
Eurocopter AS350 Airframe Field Maintenance Course was completed January 27, 2012.
Bell 206 Series was completed January 18, 2013.
Pre-Buy Inspections
Evaluate the log books & the maintenance history.
Pre-flight inspection - We can tell rite away how hard the machine has been flown & the type of conditions (salty, dusty, ect.) it's operated in.
Overspeed inspection - check the spindles for any brinelling. It's not uncommon to see slight brinelling. Especially on a flight school ship.
I've cracked paint on inspection panels on newer helicopters. You need to make sure the signed off log book inspections were actually done. It takes alot of time to follow the RHC MM/ Lycoming OM procedures.
Test flight – We can tell rite away how tight everything is, the smoothness of the machine and if there is any power issues.
100 hr. inspection for any discrepancies if required.
In the Field Maintenance
Same day delivery of parts & maintenance work by ground or air (helicopter, motorcycle, airplane). If you're stranded somewhere, we can fly a Bonanza to the site & make repairs. Email heath@flyhangar13.com for parts supply.
