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Distributor Spotlight – AOG Heliservices

Located on Norman Rogers Airport (CYGK) in Kingston, Ontario, AOG Heliservices has been providing helicopter maintenance services to Canadian operators since 1983. Owner Ken Przontka has spent his entire life in aviation, growing up in an aviation family and starting at AOG directly after graduation from Canadore College’s aircraft maintenance technician program.

AOG’s maintenance capabilities include a large rental and exchange program, and service center approvals from Bell and Schweizer Helicopters. Consistently recognized for its industry-leading overhaul capabilities, maintenance, and repairs, AOG remains confident in their ability to exceed expectations each and every time without compromise. AOG employs a dedicated staff of aviation professionals ranging from aircraft maintenance engineers, part sales, and administration.

“AOG Heliservices has a deep appreciation for the aviation industry and understands that time on the ground is lost revenue for our clients,” Ken wrote in a March 2020 social media post. “Our AMEs recognize the importance of a time sensitive overhaul and labor to ensure deadlines are met and that the integrity of their work is never compromised.”

AOG Heliservices is one of VHA’s oldest distributors, having joined our distributor network in 2010 shortly after our 206B/L/OH-58 tail rotor blades received Transport Canada certification. With 24/7 support in four languages, AOG has sold more VHA main rotor blades than any other distributor in North America (with the exception of Aeronautical Accessories).

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AD Compliance Reminder for Certain 206L MRB Operators

By Kim VHA • April 25, 2025

For 206L LongRanger operators flying P/N 20633000-101 serial numbers A007-A009 or A012-A104, we would like to remind you that these blades are subject to AD 2022-22-08, which requires recurring tap inspections every 400 flight hours or 2,400 engine starts, whichever comes first. You can learn more about the tap test requirements and procedure in our video . These blades are likely to develop a delamination in the area of the weight pocket on the lower surface of the blade. The AD further requires removing the blades from service if the delamination reaches 6 inches in length. However, extensive company testing indicates that all blades will likely achieve their full retirement life before that occurs. So long as the delamination is monitored and does not exceed the permitted length, the blades are entirely safe to fly with no adverse effects on aircraft behavior or performance. Operators are required to report their findings at every inspection interval to VHA for tracking using the form on the last page of Service Bulletin 33000-4 . Completed forms should be emailed to info@vanhornaviation.com . Providing this data helps to ensure all operators of these blades remain safe. All of the identified blades are likely to have delaminations, so if none are detected please contact us for assistance. In addition, this AD is considered an interim action and once sufficient data is gathered it may be updated to reduce the required frequency of inspection. Refer to AD 2022-22-08 and SB 33000-4 for further information.