19-May-2015 Source: Able Aerospace
Able Aerospace, Inc. has received FAA approval on five new rotor wing PMAs, further expanding one of the industry’s most inclusive menus of rotor wing PMA solutions. These new parts are as follows:
• Boot: PN 4RP-340-102-101 (Bell 412)
• Disk: PN 9440791-1AA (Bell 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 214B, 214ST)
• Pitch Link Assembly: PN 4AA-312-103-101 (Bell 206L-4, 407, 427)
• Control Rod Driver Plate: PN 4AA-012-104-103 (Bell 206L/L-1/-3/-4, 407, 427)
• Pivot Bearing: PN 4AA-010-106-101 (Bell 412, 412EP)
The boot, disk, pitch link assembly and pivot bearing are in stock and available now. The control rod driver plate will be available in early July.
“This is just a segment of our very robust pipeline of new FAA approved rotor wing and fixed wing PMAs to come,” said Anthony Saenz, President of Able Aerospace, Inc. “It’s our latest step in becoming a one-stop, highest quality, cost saving partner for Able customers and the market at large.”
“Able has saved customers millions of dollars in maintenance, just by repairing common wear items and providing value-added, FAA approved PMA parts,” added Greg Guidera, Able Aerospace’s Director of Business Development. “We have a long-term vision for our PMA solutions and see tremendous runway for the continued growth of these capabilities.”
Based in Mesa, Arizona, Able operates one of the world’s largest helicopter repair facilities and an inventory of more than 8,000 approved component repairs and proprietary, value-driven PMA parts for Bell, Sikorsky and Agusta operators. Its FAA certified PMA parts are competitively priced, allowing operators to significantly reduce their operating cost with components that are available on demand.
About Able Aerospace Services
Able Aerospace Services is a leading supplier of component and MRO services. With headquarters and maintenance facilities on the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (KAZA) in Mesa, Arizona, Able’s products & services support commercial and military fixed and rotor wing aviation. Able combines 32 years of aviation experience with a staff of more than 450 employees to accomplish its mission: To safely reduce aircraft operating costs by providing resourceful component repair, overhaul and approved replacement parts solutions. Able is certified by numerous airworthiness authorities including the FAA, EASA, ANAC, CAAC and others.