Van Horn Aviation | Composite Rotor Blades
Van Horn Aviation | Composite Rotor Blades

In Development

OUR PRODUCTS

PRODUCTS IN DEVELOPMENT

Van Horn Aviation engineers continuously work on new products to meet the needs of the growing rotorcraft industry. We do nearly all engineering, prototyping, testing, and conformity in house while working with the FAA and industry experts to certify the products. It’s a long process, but by keeping most of the control in-house, we can shorten the process with rapid prototyping, computer modeling, component testing, and iterative flight-testing during development.

products in development and their current status

AS350 Tail Rotor - FAA CERTIFICATED!

  • STC and PMA Certification obtained Feb 2025 (for B, B1, B2, BA and B3 with MTOW 4,960lbs)
  • STC amendment (to include B3E and MTOW 5,225lbs) submitted to FAA in March 2025
  • Applied for approval in Canada and Brazil

206 Series TRB -501 - FAA Certificated

Application submitted for Transport Canada validation November 2021. No specific timeline on certification for these blades, so our Canadian operators must continue to use the 2062200-301 Tail Rotor Blades.

OH-58 Main Rotor Blade -Preparing for Flight Test

  • Prototype blades completed Dec 2024. 
  • Test aircraft obtained February 2025. Initial flight testing scheduled for 2Q 2025.
  • Program development will be in two phases:  Certificate of Conformance (CoC) and then Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)

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