Helicopter Technology Company

Helicopter Technology Company is a Los Angeles manufacturer whose primary focus is helicopter rotor blades. Its website headline says it is a lot more than rotor blades, and the company lists tool design and fabrication, structural design and assembly, and fatigue testing among its capabilities. It holds FAA and EASA approvals for parts manufacture and repair.

Products

• 369, 500 and 600 model main rotor blades, FAA certificated, applicable to MDHI 369A, H, HE, HM, HS, D, E, FF, 500N and 600N models
• 369 model tail rotor blades, FAA certificated, applicable to MDHI 369A, H, HE, HM, HS, D, E and FF models
• UH-1 model main rotor blades, FAA certificated and formally accepted by Transport Canada, applicable to UH-1H, UH-1B, TH-1F, UH-1F, UH-1P, 204B, 205A and 205A-1 (UH-1B with STC SR00026DE tail boom extension installed)

Capabilities

The About page lists tool design and fabrication, structural design and assembly, and fatigue testing. A capabilities list is available as a PDF download from the website, and the site also offers a publications section, a customer survey and a feedback form. The company says its blades are in service around the world.

Approvals and certifications

• FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval PQ2115NM-D
• FAA Approved Repair Station HQPR671X
• EASA Approved Repair Station EASA.145.6708
• ISO 9001:2015 with AS9100D
• ISO 9001:2015 with AS9110C

Company facts

• Based at 12902 South Broadway, Los Angeles
• Fax: 310-523-2745
• Management listed on the contact page: Gary Burdorf, President and CEO; Jack Rajcic, Vice President Engineering and Quality Assurance; two general managers
• Website lists engineering, modern materials, on time deliveries and a flexible team as its strengths