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Bell Light Hull

The Bell light hull helicopter family–made up of such models as the Kiowa, 204, 205, 206, 212, 412 and Cobra–have enduring appeal. Known for their versatility and durability, these aircraft are well-known throughout the government and private sector, and have become mainstays for a variety of governmental departments including DEA, police, fire and rescue, as well as many uses in private industry. Arista has the expertise and technology to maintain, repair, overhaul and modernize these aircraft to provide their owners with years of safe operation.

Bell Light Hull

Manufacturer: Sikorsky Aircraft

Model: UH-60A

Empty Weight: 10,387 – 11,253 lbs | 4,711 – 5,104 kg

Max. Operating Weight: 15,976 – 16,803 lbs | 7,246 – 7,621 kg

Max. Take-Off Weight: 22,000 lbs | 10,000 kg

Cruise Speed: 139 – 145 kts at 4,000 ft and 95 F | 257 – 268 kph

VNE Speed: 193 kts

Vertical Rate of Climb: 390 – 1,000 fpm | 119 – 305 mpm

Service Ceiling: 19,000 ft | 5,971 m

HIGE: 18,000 ft MSL at 25 C at 18,000 lbs

HOGE: 18,000 ft MSL at 25 C at 16,400 lbs

Range: 300 nautical miles with 30 min. reserve | 555 km with 30 min. reserve

Endurance: >3 hrs

Construction: Aluminum monocoque structure; Conventional, non-retractable, main landing gear and tail-wheel assemblies

Main Rotor: Articulated, main rotor head consisting of titanium hub, elastomeric bearings, lead-lag dampers, and passive vibration absorbers; Ballistically tolerant, main rotor blades (4) constructed from titanium and composite materials

Tail Rotor: Tail rotor head consisting of flex beams, and elastomeric bearings; Ballistically tolerant, tail rotor blades (4) constructed from titanium and composite materials

Main Gearbox: Transmission consisting of main module (1), input modules (2), and accessory modules (2); rated to 2,828 shp

Engines: General Electric T700-GE-700 (2); Max. Continuous Power 1,318 shp per engine

Aux. Power Unit (APU): Honeywell GTCP36-150[BH]

Standard Fuel Capacity: 360 gals / 1,363 l total

Opt. Internal Aux. Cap.: 200 gals / 757 l total, when equipped with aftermarket system

Opt. External Aux. Cap.: 900 gals and/or 460 gals total, when equipped with External Stores Support System (ESSS)

Options: Cargo hook with 8,000 lbs capacity; Hover Infrared Suppression System (HIRSS)

CAPABILITIES

• Airframe depot maintenance and repair.
• Aircraft refurbishment and modification.
• Aircraft stripping and painting.
• New and used spare parts logistics.
• Component repair and overhaul.
• Electrical repair and overhaul.
• Wire harness fabrication.
• Composite repair.
• Non Destructive Testing (NDT).

SPECIFIC SERVICES

• Transmission Overhaul and Repair
• Head and Mast Inspection, Repair and Overhaul
• Component Overhaul and Exchanges
• Foreign Object Damage Inspection and Repair
• Interior and Exterior Paint
• Fuel System Repair and Replacement
• Interior Customization and Restoration
• Navigation and Communication Repair and Upgrades

SPECIFIC SERVICES

• Transmission Overhaul and Repair
• Head and Mast Inspection, Repair and Overhaul
• Component Overhaul and Exchanges
• Foreign Object Damage Inspection and Repair
• Interior and Exterior Paint
• Fuel System Repair and Replacement
• Interior Customization and Restoration
• Navigation and Communication Repair and Upgrades