Fri, Feb 03, 2012
Scott's - Bell 47 To Refurbish The Iconic Helo
Scott's - Bell 47, Inc. (SB47) says it will launch a Model 47
Upgrade Program at Heli-Expo in Dallas on February 12. This program
gives customers the choice to have their existing Model 47 upgraded
or to purchase a refurbished/upgraded 47G-2A configuration (narrow
body) or 47G-2A-1 (wide body) configuration helicopter direct from
the OEM.
Bell 47 File Photo
The upgrade program will apply to all Lycoming powered 47G type
helicopters from the 47G-2 through to the 47G-5A, excluding the
Franklin powered 47G-3. These upgrades will include the recently
announced new Instrument Panel, Interiors & the Composite Main
Rotor Blades all under development, along with existing performance
improving Texas Helicopter Co., Inc. STCs such as the No-Bar, Sprag
& Muffler. Optional overhaul of Airframe & Systems, Engines
and Drive System components, plus installation of new zero-time
life limited components, will be included in the program.
“We are very excited to be launching this upgrade
program.” stated Scott Churchill, President/Owner of
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. “The foundations have
been laid within SB47 over the past 2 years to get to this point.
The 47 is one of the most durable, long lasting helicopters in the
industry, but spares availability has made it increasingly
challenging to keep them in service. These upgrades, using modern
components, will provide a new lease of life to those helicopters
enabling them to operate for years to come.”
“The refurbished 47G-2A & 47G-2A-1 helicopters will be
as close to a new Model 47 as you can get without a new engine or
transmission.” stated Neil Marshall, General Manager of
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. “With a full 1,200hr
overhaul period ahead of them, zero-time life limited components,
new instrument panel, avionics options & interior plus the new
composite main rotor blades these improved Model 47 are a truly
viable purchase option for the modern training & utility
markets.”
SB47 expects to start deliveries of Upgrades to customer-owned
Model 47’s in Q4 2012 and Refurbished/Upgraded 47G-2A &
47G-2A-1 configuration helicopters in Q1 2013. They will be taking
orders at Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas this February.
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