If noise is a concern in your neighborhood, fly neighborly with VHA tail rotor blades. VHA’s composite 206 Series tail rotor blades can lower the overall aircraft noise by up to 40%, according to FAA-approved acoustics testing. The noise reduction comes from a thinner NASA-designed laminar flow airfoil and shaped tip that cut through the air more efficiently than previous designs.
The VHA 206 Series blades also produce more tail rotor authority, especially at higher altitudes, giving your pilot more control when it’s needed most. The more efficient blade also results in greater lift capability, as demonstrated by
updated IGE/OGE charts in the 206L series Flight Manual Supplements
(206B FMS remains unchanged, but the VHA blades allow 206B operators to fly to the existing charts). A titanium root fitting and stainless steel pitch bearings provide more strength and durability at the root/hub connection.
Length – 29.9 inches
Chord – 5.25 inches
Thickness – .55 inches
The VHA 206 Series tail rotor blade 2062200-301 is available exclusively through Aeronautical Accessories.
Van Horn Aviation also manufactures an updated 2062200-501 tail rotor blade; contact our Distributors for discounts and availability.
– Part Number 2062200-301 (NOTE: P/N 2062200-101 two-striped blade was retired in 2012)
– Replaces Bell part number 206-016-201-131 and -135
– List price (contact Aeronautical Accessories)
– Three-year/1,500 flight-hour warranty against manufacturing and material defects (excludes bearing replacement and damage due to erosion)
VHA composite tail rotor blades are certified for installation on the 206/OH-58 models listed below.
U.S. FAA STC SR02249LA (all part numbers):
Transport Canada STC SH10-22: 206B, 206L series
EASA STC 10039278: 206B, 206L series
Brazil STC 2012S09-07: 206B, 206L series
Japan STC-434: 206B only
NOTE:
To download the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), Approved Model List (AML) Or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) for your helicopter model, please visit our Documents page.