Retrofit

Australian Aerospace understands that our customers have unique operational requirements and has developed experience in the modification and upgrading of existing helicopters to increase their capabilities, allow expansion into new markets, allow for better operational profitability and improve the helicopter’s re-sale value.

We recognise the need to tailor our customer support to assist in:

• Scheduled Dynamic Component Overhaul and Standard Exchange
• Aircraft Major Inspection Planning and Support
• Procurement Planning
• Main Rotor Blade Maintenance and Rental
• Short and Long Term Operational Support

AS350 Retrofits

The most popular AS350 retrofits are the AS350B to AS350BA modification. Australian Aerospace offers the AS350B/BA to AS350B2 modification to meet our customer’s needs.

Retrofit Details

AS350B to AS350BA Conversion – Service Bulletin 01-35

Benefits include:

• increased useful load:
  
  • MGW internal = 2,100 kg MGW external = 2,250 kg
  • internal and external = 132 kg (+15%)
• increased OGE/IGE performance
• increased VNE and recommended cruise
• new wide cord tail and main rotor blades
• standardised dynamic components.

AS350BA to AS350B2 Conversion – Service Bulletin 01-50

This modification can be performed only by a Eurocopter Approved Centre.

Benefits include:

• more powerful engine take-off to an increase of 92 shp
• increased payload and sling load cargo sling load increased up to 561 lbs maximum operational weight increased up to 662 lbs
• greater speed increased height and performance in high temperature conditions AS350B2 standard dynamic components, fuel system and instrumentation.

Retrofits are also available to the:

• Ecureuil
• EC120 B
• Dauphin.

AOG Contact Details

Yin Koi Lam
Customer Support & Front Office Manager
Ph: +61 2 9794 9942
Fx: +61 2 9794 9944
Email: Yinkoi.Lam@ausaero.com.au

Murray Benns
Programme & Technical Manager NZ
Ph: +64 9 296 3607
Fx: +64 9 296 3609
Email: murray.benns@eurocopter.co.nz