Bell 407 main rotor head elastomeric bearings are among Airwolf Aerospace's newest PMA offerings. (Photo: Airwolf)
Airwolf Aerospace is now offering FAA-approved PMA (parts manufacturer approval) main rotor head elastomeric bearings for the Bell 407. ¡°This is Airwolf¡¯s first elastomeric offering,¡± said Eric Wolff, Airwolf Aerospace v-p of sales and business development. The new bearings are available for immediate delivery, the company said.
The new PMA'd bearings ¡°are equivalent to Bell part numbers 407-310-100-107, 407-310-101-105, and 407-310-102-103,¡± according to Airwolf, and include dampers, shear bearings, and lead-lag (CF) bearings.
Airwolf¡¯s PMA¡¯d helicopter TT straps have been available for more than 11 years, and the company manufactures these for the Bell 206, 204, 205, 212, and UH-1, and Enstrom models.
¡°As the aerospace industry continues to consolidate, independent small businesses such as Airwolf are crucial to operators as they fight to keep costs under control,¡± Wolff said. ¡°Airwolf is always striving to give helicopter operators more choices and reducing their costs.¡±
