Van Horn Aviation | Composite Rotor Blades

206 Series Tail Rotor Blades

Speak Softly But Carry a Big Stick

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.

Benefits AND Features

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.

Efficient airfoil provides greater tail rotor authority, especially in hot/high conditions
Quieter: Shaped tip reduces overall aircraft noise by 40%
Greater lift capability; published new charts in Flight Manual Supplement (206L only)
Composite materials for corrosion resistance; same dimensions as OEM blades for “plug and play” installation

206 Series Tail Rotor Blades

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Features

FAA STC/PMA certification for most 206/OH-58 models (see model list below)
Transport Canada, EASA and Brazilian STC’s for 206B3/L series
5,000-hr service life (double the life of the OEM blade)
Additional lift capability for 206L series (see FMS for each model on Documents page)

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Efficient NASA RC(4)-10 laminar flow airfoil
Composite corrosion-resistant construction: carbon fiber skin, foam core, titanium root fitting
Electroformed nickel abrasion strip delays erosion effects
40% reduction in overall aircraft noise
15% reduction in centrifugal force resulting in reduced pedal forces
No new equipment needed for installation, tracking or balancing
Stainless steel pitch bearings minimize unscheduled field maintenance occurrences
Lightning protection mesh
Tail rotor diameter and chord same as OEM blade
Weight 10-20 grams lighter than OEM blade
Thickness .101 in (.26 cm) thinner than OEM blade

Part Number, Pricing and Warranty Information

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.

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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)

Dimensions

Length

29.9 inches

Chord

5.25 inches

Thickness

.55 inches

Models Available

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):

206B
206L1
206L3
206L4
OH-58A+/C Arrow Falcon
OH-58A+/C Rotorcraft Development
OH-58A+/C San Joaquin Helicopters

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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.