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Sikorsky S-76 Program

Aero produces the complete S-76 helicopter ready for installation of dynamic parts for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation since 2000. In May 2011, Aero delivered its jubilee 300th S-76 helicopter. High quality and reliability of deliveries from Aero contribute to the high demand for the S-76 helicopter.

Aero Vodochody has been awarded „UTC Supplier Gold“ Jan 28, 2010.

Production and Services

• Fully assembled and equipped helicopter ready for installation of dynamic parts
• Avionics, hydraulic, electric and fuel system installation
• Tube manufacture and tube system installation
• Electric wire harness manufacture and installation
• Composites assembly
• Fuselage assembly
• Detail part fabrication, including aplication of special processes (8,500 components assembled, 3,700 produced by Aero)
• All ground tests not requiring dynamic parts, including water, fuel, hydraulic and electric tests
• All surfaces primed
• Supply chain management of more than 200 suppliers
• After-sales services, including repairs and spare parts sale
• Consignment stock at the customer

Dynamic parts and systems (engine, gear box, rotor) are subsequently installed at Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, where ground and flight tests are also conducted and the exterior and interior of the helicopter are finalized in accordance with individual requirements of customers.

S-76 Helicopter

The S-76 is a lower middle-class helicopter (up to 6 metric tons of take-off weight). Certified in 1976, the aircraft has undergone a number of design changes. Depending on its configuration, it may accommodate maximum of 12 passengers. In 2010 Aero switched production of version C++ to a newer model D. The D model is to feature a new-generation cockpit including autopilot from the Thales company, higher operation power thanks to new and more powerful Pratt & Whitney PW210S engines, a new dual-speed main rotor with active vibration control system guaranteeing lower noise levels, a silent tail rotor and gear box, and full-composite main rotor blades with ice protection system for flight into forecast icing conditions.

The S-76 helicopters are operated in 37 countries all over the world, the highest number being flown in North America and Asia. Over the existence of the program, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation has delivered more than 700 aircraft to its customers.

The S-76 helicopter is designed for a wide range of missions, mostly by operators transporting oil company employees to oil platforms, for search and rescue services and paramedical services. Moreover, luxury versions of the helicopter with cabin interior furnished to individual customer requirements are favored by VIP customers for private or corporate use.

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