Robinson Helicopter Company has expanded its FAA/EASA approved repair station by opening a stand-alone 37,000 sq ft facility dedicated to repairs and overhauls. Completed in approximately 18 months, the facility has been designed to streamline the repair, inspection and overhaul process.

As the size of the Robinson fleet (12,000+) grows, the demand for quick repair of parts and component overhauls increases each year. To maximise efficiency, Robinson has organised the new space around the flow of parts. “The goal is to ensure parts are easily accounted for throughout each process and each process is done quickly and efficiently,” says repair station manager John Hernandez. Dedicated areas for disassembly and storage of blades, engines and components, along with a large media blasting room, a clean room for hydraulic disassembly and ultrasonic cleaning, are all situated in close proximity.

In addition to the repair and overhaul of parts, Robinson performs helicopter repairs and overhauls in-house. The new facility is set up to efficiently tear down, clean and inspect components, engines and complete aircraft. Aircraft are then brought to the main facility for reassembly, paint, flight test and delivery.

Hernandez adds: “Whether it is an aircraft or individual component, Robinson Helicopter is dedicated to supporting our helicopters for as long as they are in operation.”