Aviation Business Daily - March 4, 2013 - Las Vegas by Source Group LLC

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Spiralock Thread Technology Keeps Mission-Critical Equipment Securely Fastened

Esterline Power Systems— Featuring LEACH Power and Control Solutions

Gulfstream Aerospace Provides World-Class Maintenance to Helicopter Operators

Recognized as the expert in reliable thread locking, mechanically designed to resist vibration loosening of threaded joints without the use of ancillary devices, Spiralock technology is often the preferred fastening solution for the leading OEMs in the helicopter, aircraft and space industries. From avionics and electronics enclosures, auxiliary power units, terminal blocks and engine controls through various structural connections,

Esterline Power Systems manufactures LEACH electromechanical and solid state switchgear for aircraft, space, military and rail applications—many specifically designed for severe environments. Known for its design excellence and commitment to quality and reliability, Esterline Power Systems also manufactures electrical power distribution assemblies for commercial and military aerospace applications. It provides lower cost, lighter weight solutions and can design to a

Gulfstream Aerospace, perhaps best known as the manufacturer of the world’s most advanced business aircraft also has a reputation in the aviation industry for its unwavering commitment to customer support. Gulfstream’s worldwide network features 12 company-owned service centers, including a facility in Lincoln, Calif., dedicated solely to component repair. What may be news to helicopter operators is that Gulfstream Lincoln’s capabilities extend to the testing, inspection

Howell Instruments Prepares for the Future

“The Laversab Advantage” for Helicopters

PlaneTechs: A Powerful Partner for Aviation Mechanics and Technicians

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Arthur “Shep” Brown was recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of Howell Instruments, Inc. Having completed a noteworthy career with the United States Air Force, he joined Howell in 1998 and rapidly rose to the rank of Vice President of Field Engineering. Brown’s hands-on approach to business and his aptitude for assessing customer needs led to a significant increase in company revenues across all market segments. His impressive leadership skills and business development acumen made him a natural choice to navigate the

Nandu Balsaver is President & CEO of Laversab, Inc., which he founded in 1982. Balsaver holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston.

Patented Helicopter Storage Product at HELI-EXPO

Ground Bond Meter is Intrinsically Safe

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The sHeli-Port (Booth #C7103) is the world’s first, fully contained, portable helicopter storage solution. The sHeliPort provides a secure and cost-effective storage environment, while eliminating the need for ground handling equipment. With its clamshell design, it functions like a “violin case” for helicopters. It protects your investment from hangar rash, tampering, curious pedestrians, ramp rash, and weather, even from winds exceeding 100 mph. The patented case is unlike any helicopter protection product on the market. It’s a result of true, outof-the-box ingenuity. It was invented by a heli-

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Q: Tell us a little bit about your company.

A: For the past 25 years Laversab’s Aviation division has been focused on building the best Pitot Static Testers in the world. Today, we have a wide range of high-performance products, a distribution network in 34 countries, a service network in 14 countries and

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Tester can be used in potentially explosive work areas and will not ignite hazardous materials such as aviation fuel and natural gas “If you have a $10 head, buy a $10 helmet” is a useful maxim when balancing cost and safety. The TEGAM Model R1L-E2A Ground Bond Meter is unique in that it not only provides accurate lowresistance measurements in an intrinsically safe system, but it does so at an acceptable price. It provides the highest level of safety available with certifications for use worldwide.

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PlaneTechs is one of the nation’s largest provider of aviation mechanics and technicians. In 2012, PlaneTechs hired more than 4,000 skilled contract employees who performed in excess of 3.3 million hours of labor. The company has a national footprint, serving more than 80 customers including 20 locations with onsite management. PlaneTechs makes it easy to staff your projects and keep them running safely, on

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Your Last Best Tug! Tiger Tugs came about by request. They had years of experience designing and manufacturing electric powered aircraft tugs (JETporter) and were approached to put their expertise into helicopter tugs. They went out and interviewed numerous people who operated other brands of tugs and asked what they liked and didn’t like about how their helicopters were being handled. From there they set out to design and build a tug that made moving helicopters much easier and safer while only requiring one person! One of the innovations Tiger Tugs came up with was a true vertical rising scissor lift mechanism. When you position the tug under the helicopter continued on page 41

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All Metal: A Custom Solutions Provider

Customized for efficiency… Built for Safety! This is the mission for All Metal’s Safety First maintenance stands and hanger equipment. Through strategic alliances and well planned distribution agreements All Metal has positioned itself to be a global leader in this industry. Agreements with key, well known and well established, companies has created the opportunity for All Metal to quickly expand its reach and satisfy a growing need for its products. In order to support this rapid expansion All Metal has retooled its operation

to be scalable to the needs of production and consistent with the requirements for its upcoming ISO 9001 Certification. With rapid expansion in mind All

Metal has built its entire organization to be scalable and flexible in a very dynamic market. They continue to purchase the most appropriate production equipment, acquire the latest software, hire the best staff available and enhance internal procedures wherever necessary to ensure quality and integrity remain key pillars within the organization. The proof is in the pudding… and with the recent completion of 18 newly created Battery Lift/Maintenance Stands in less than 30 days, 30 Door Racks, eight large aircraft stands, 18 stands (800 series) and nine newly created fully loaded maintenance stands… All Metal has shown that it can produce! All Metal continues to upgrade all continued on page 53

Aviation Controls, Inc. Continues Tradition of Quality and Customer Service

Aviation Controls, Inc. is now in its fourth year as an independent company, but its history goes back more than 25 years. Situated on four acres at the Independence, Kansas Airport, the 26,000 square foot ACI facility was purpose built in 1987 by Teledyne Corporation for the repair and overhaul of turbine engine accessories. In 2010 Iain Glendinning and

Jim Robertson purchased the business from Sabreliner Corporation which had previously acquired the Independence facility as part of Teledyne’s engine operations based in Neosho, Mo. Glendinning and Robertson, both previous executives with Sabreliner, continue the long tradition of quality and customer service that the Independence

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facility is known for. The business has evolved from primarily government contracts to a 50-50 split between commercial helicopter and military aircraft engine accessories. General Electric, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney, Goodrich, continued on page 13

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“Complete Rolls-Royce M250 Support”

Based in Phoenix, ASI is an FAA and EASA approved repair station specializing in providing repair and overhaul services for Rolls-Royce M250 series engine as well as Bell Helicopter components.

Rolls-Royce M250 Services ASI has earned an excellent industry reputation providing maintenance services for the Rolls-Royce M250 engine series. ASI offers parts sales, engine and module sales, repairs, overhauls, exchanges, leases and rentals. As providing quick turn times is important, ASI maintains an in-stock pool of exchange/lease engines and modules for multiple variants including: C20, C28, C30, and C47. For C47 customers, ASI can also provide the Rolls-Royce VIP upgrade, providing improved shaft horsepower and fuel efficiency. With their in-house test cell, ASI offers engine testing. They are a one-stop shop for M250 service. For Bell 206-L1 operators, ASI offers the STC SH296NM that provides an engine upgrade to the C30P.

Bell Helicopter Component Repair and Overhaul ASI provides component repair and over-

Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services Looks Forward to Changes in 2013

haul services for a range of Bell Helicopters including: 206, 407, 204/205, 212, 412, OH-58, and UH-1. Component services include repair and overhaul of transmissions, main cases, gearboxes, and drive train components. NDI NDT services are also available. With access to a large inventory supply for Bell light and medium helicopters, ASI offers parts and components sales—both outright and on an exchange basis.

Strategic Alliance with Dakota Air Parts ASI Services and Dakota Air Parts have established a strategic alliance to better serve the needs of their clients. Dakota Air Parts specializes in supporting military and commercial helicopters including: UH-1, OH-58, OH-6, AH-1, UH-60, Bell 204/205, Bell 212, and MD 500 series helicopters. They also support commercial and military requirements for continued on page 13

Human Resources responsiThe future? To say that bilities. H.E.R.O.S. Inc. (Helicopter Not surprising to those Engine Repair Overhaul who know him, Heros has Services) and HYE-Tech not gone far. He will conManufacturing are optimistic tinue as Manager of their would be an understatement. Rolls-Royce 250 engine “Our future is so bright we shop as well as their state-ofneed sun glasses,” Says the-art Machine Shop. This Mike Broderick Vice Presitransition allows him to condent of Business Developcentrate on his love of workment for both companies. ing on engines and devising First, beginning Jan. 1, 2013, Heros Kajberouni Armen Kajberouni President new repair methods for enFounder of H.E.R.O.S. Inc., of Helicopter Engine Repair gine and accessory compoOverhaul Services nents. As Heros said when passed the management he announced the changes: “It’s time for torch to his sons, Armen and Raffi. me to step back and let the next generaArmen will assume President and tion direct the companies into the future.” General Manager Duties of the There will be an address change H.E.R.O.S. Inc. (an independent, Part for both H.E.R.O.S. & HYE-Tech. 145 Rolls-Royce 250 Engine and AccesThey have outgrown their 7,000 square sories overhaul facility). In conjunction foot home in Glendale, Calif. and will with these new assignments Armen will take up residence in their new 22,000 continue as Program Manager of HYEsquare foot facility 20 miles north in Tech Manufacturing, an industry leading the lovely community of Valencia. provider of PMA parts for the Rolls This new facility will allow for much Royce Model 250 Engines & Accesneeded shop and inventory growth as sories. well as give them the room for an Raffi has accepted the duties of CFO continued on page 53 while continuing as the Manager of the

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M International, Inc. Continues to Expand its T53 Engine Footprint with TEAM T53

M International, Inc. and its subsidiaries continue to expand their coverage on the T53 Engine platform with the emergence of Team T53: A network of Honeywell Authorized Distributors and Maintenance/Repair/ Overhaul facilities located throughout North America. In August of 2012, Mint Turbines, LLC announced it had completed the signing of a T53 Authorized Service Center license with Honeywell International, Inc. Mint Turbines has developed new capabilities to perform T53 Engine MRO at its 73,000 square foot facility in Stroud, Okla. Tom Duncan, VP of Marketing & Sales for M International and it’s group of companies stated, “Team T53 brings together the maintenance repair overhaul capabilities of our OEM approved facilities: Airborne Engines Ltd and Mint Turbines LLC, along with M International’s worldwide distribution on T53 Engine spares.” M International’s Chief Services Officer, Ken Essary added, “By teaming our MRO and distribution services with Southwest Fuel Systems: A Goodrich approved facility for the T53 Fuel control units, as well as HW approved for Fuel

Manifolds & Dividers, we are able to provide our customers a complete solution on the T53 Engine.”

About M International, Inc. Headquartered in McLean, Va., and formed in 1979, M International is a leading provider of aftermarket technical, MRO, and supply chain management services for the aerospace and defense industry. M International is the parent company of Airborne Engines Ltd. in Delta, BC, Canada, a Transport Canada approved Model 250 and Honeywell authorized T-53 repair and overhaul center, Keystone Turbine Services, LLC a Rolls continued on page 53

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copter pilot who was frustrated over damage and tampering in crowded hangars and unsecured ramp parking areas. The sHeli-Port provides protection wherever the aircraft calls home. It can be positioned on the back deck, the dock, in the backyard, on the airport ramp, or even on a yacht. “Many people share hangar space to keep costs down and some even store far more than just a helicopter in their hangars. However, that can end up costing far more than it saves. I’ve seen very expensive damage take place in crowded hangars,” said sHeli-Port inventor and President Ben Hanafin. “Your aircraft is not much safer on the ramp or on your property when it is exposed to weather elements, the kids, curious pedestrians and the like. I designed the sHeli-Port to solve these problems and to be the ideal storage solution for helicopters.”

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Rolls Royce and Teledyne products are serviced at ACI for U.S. and international customers. The facility is ISO 9001:2008 registered, holds FAA Air Agency Certificate No. YNBR921L with Class 1, 2 and 3 Accessory and Limited Powerplant ratings, and is a Honeywell Authorized Warranty and Repair Station (AWARS). Constructed for the efficient flow of engine accessory repair and maintenance, the facility has 33 calibrated flow and test benches with a fuel farm system to supply calibration fluid to the benches. There is a MIL-STD-209C clean room for assembly, an electronics area,

ASI SERVICES

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several engine families including: Honeywell T53 and T55, Rolls-Royce M250, and Pratt & Whitney PT6. To learn more, visit www.DakotaAirParts.com, or call 701-297-9999.

Purchase and Trade Excess Inventory, Aircraft, and Turbine Engines ASI is interested in acquiring excess aircraft, turbine engines, and components. ASI is especially interested in acquiring:

• Turbine Engines and Components • Flyable and non-flyable Helicopters • Helicopter Components, Spare Aircraft Parts, and Whole Inventories • Helicopter and Engine Tooling

ASI is Hiring ASI Services is a growing company and is currently seeking Airframe and Powerplant Technicians for career positions working with: • Rolls-Royce Model 250 Engine Repair and Overhaul

The sHeli-Port offers a rail mounted landing pad. Upon shut down, the pad is easily pulled into the shells. Hydraulic controls close the sHeli-Port, securing the entire helicopter inside. For those with limited space, the sHeli-Port has a pad that rises above the shells. Upon aircraft shut down, the pad lowers hydraulically into the sHeli-Port before the shells close. Power is provided by solar charged battery systems or, where available, ground based electricity. The sHeli-Port is fully portable. Meeting federal highway width/height standards for a regular load, the sHeliPort can be transported on a trailer between locations with little effort. sHeli-Ports can be rented or purchased outright. This spring, the sHeliPort will be shipped internationally for the first time. For more information about this unique product or to interview Ben Hanafin, visit Booth #C7103, call 908617-0606 or visit www.sHeli-Port.com. NDI/NDT and cleaning areas, welding and machine shops. Many of the current employees are 20-plus year aviation veterans and 90 percent of the technicians hold FAA repairman certificates. Extending support to its many long-term customers and partners, ACI is making significant investments in parts and additional capabilities including repair development. New hydraulic component repair and overhaul capabilities are being implemented in 2013, including new lube and red oil test stands and a drive unit for hydraulic pumps. Please visit Glendinning and Robertson at Booth #C5401 and the ACI website at www.aviationcontrolsinc.com for more information. • Bell Helicopter Component Repair and Overhaul

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact ASI by phone 623-516-8818, by email jobs@asiservices.com, or to visit at HELI-EXPO Booth #C2016.

About ASI Services Founded in 1948, ASI has outstanding repair and overhaul capabilities for the Rolls-Royce M250 engine line. With their state of the art in-house test cell, ASI Services offers both functional and performance testing. ASI offers engine and module sales, repairs, overhauls, exchanges, leases, and rentals. ASI Services also offers component MRO services for Bell light and Bell medium platforms. ASI Services is an FAA and EASA authorized Repair Station: FAA (TU3R88OL) and EASA (145.4086). To learn more, please visit www.ASIser vices.com, email sales@asiservices.com, or call 623-516-8818. Visit them at HELI-EXPO Booth #C2016.

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applications.

Ruggedized Cisco Router for Aerospace: Parvus DuraMAR 5915

The best in enterprise Cisco IP networking technology is now available for the aerospace industry thanks to the Parvus DuraMAR 5915 mobile router. This ultra-rugged Cisco IOS-managed network router embeds the performance, security, advanced QoS, high availability and manageability expected from Cisco Enterprise IOS-based routing technology in a rugged mechanical package suited for military and civil aviation environments. The DuraMAR 5915 will be on display at HELI-EXPO Booth #C6802.

An ideal solution for IP networking technology refresh and situational awareness applications, the DuraMAR 5915 features dual WAN uplinks and is available as either a standalone 5-port network router or with an integrated Gigabit Ethernet switch for a total of 19 Ethernet ports. Optimized for Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) sensitivity as well as mechanical robustness under extreme environmental conditions and fully certified to MIL-STD-810G (thermal, shock, vibration, humidity, expo-

RAM Company: Your Design Solution!

RAM Manufacturing Company, founded in 1975 in St. George, Utah, specializes in the custom design and manufacture of solenoids, solenoid valves, check and relief valves, and pressure switches used in a variety of applications in the demanding environments of air, land, sea and space. Its products are primarily found in commercial and military aerospace, and RAM has a variety of helicopter applications located in various hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. RAM has had average double-digit yearly sales growth for more than a decade, and has more than 100,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space on 13 acres of land. The company’s quality management system conforms to ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100-C requirements. RAM also has many processes that are NADCAP certified. Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma tools are employed to improve

VISLINK Announces World’s Lightest Battlefield Communications Satellite Terminal Rugged, Man-Portable, Military Spec. Data Terminal Weighs in at Just 28 pounds.

flow, reduce lead time, and develop sustainable continuous improvement, thus enabling RAM to become ever more responsive to customer expectations. First and foremost, RAM is an engineering company. Its company slogan is “Your Design Solution!” and its engineering team prides itself on finding difficult solutions to tight requirements. RAM’s engineering staff currently consists of 10 degreed engineers, and is continued on page 53

Volga-Dnepr Unique Air Cargo Capability

Volga-Dnepr’s mission is to support customer’s worldwide, by providing unique air cargo capabilities transporting oversized and heavy-weight cargo through use of its AN-124 and Il-76 ramp cargo aircraft. These aircraft offer customers unique options in airlifting over and outsize cargo that is time sensitive, difficult to move, and crit-

sure to dust, water), the DuraMAR 5915 enables prime contractors and civilian agencies to deploy Cisco Mobile Ready Net capabilities, including data, video, and voice services virtually anywhere LAN or WAN connectivity may be required, especially in mobile, airborne, ground, manned or unmanned vehicle

About Parvus Parvus Corporation is a leading supplier of rugged COTS computing and IP networking subsystems for Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) constrained military, aerospace, and homeland defense applications. Parvus’ tactical mission processors, network routers, Ethernet switches and embedded board-level products provide highly reliable command, control, computing and communication (C4) capabilities for situational awareness and mobile data processing in airborne, ground vehicle, and naval installations. For more information, visit www.parvus.com, call 801-483-1533 or stop by Booth #C6802.

ical for delivery. The reliability, flexibility, and rapid response times that Volga-Dnepr provides customers, instills confidence and a level of certainty that their airlift needs will be met successfully. Volga-Dnepr has more than 20 years of airlift experience transporting aerospace, oil and gas equipment, heavy industry and mining, power and energy equipment. The company also provides airlift for governmental, state and disaster relief organizations throughout the world. In addition to airlift capabilities, they also offer project planning, engineering services and logistical support for their customers Volga-Dnepr’s aircraft, crews and technical support, provide their clients with the most prompt, professional service in the industry. Their Operations and Customer Service staff are available 24/7/365 for short notice or long term response to any airlift requirements. In addition to their support of the continued on page 44

The new Mantis MSAT, the world’s smallest and lightest satellite data terminal. At 28 pounds, MSAT is designed for one man operation in challenging operational environments. It is a rugged terminal, resistant to extreme environmental conditions, that is deployed from a single lightweight backpack. Initial military orders are now being filled and MSAT terminals are currently undergoing field trials for battlefield, command center and special operations implementations. VISLINK developed the military spec. MSAT to address demand from forces around the world that require a

highly portable solution capable of delivering high bandwidth voice and data communications. Providing up to 5Mbps upstream data throughput, MSAT can be used to deliver high definition video intelligence in addition to standard voice and data requirements. Even in the most continued on page 44

WireMasters Enters into Definitive Regional Agreement with TE Connectivity

COLUMBIA, Tenn.—WireMasters announced they have entered into a definitive regional distribution agreement with TE Connectivity (TE). As a world leader in connectivity, TE products will significantly increase WireMasters’ ability to meet their customers’ requirements. Serving as a regional stocking distributor, WireMasters’ coverage will include North, Central, and South America. In addition to their current product offering, WireMasters will now stock TE’s Cross-linked ETFE SPEC 55 product, BMS13-48, Filter Line, High Speed Data Cables, Cross-linked PVDF (polyvinylidene difluoride) SPEC 44 product, and custom-designed EPD cables “Adding TE Connectivity’s product line to our inventory is a huge strategic

milestone for our company,” said David Hill, President and CEO of WireMasters, Inc. “As we continue to grow, we strive daily to enhance our customers’ satisfaction. Adding TE is a significant step towards that goal. This is just one of multiple enhancements customers can expect from WireMasters.” As an AS9100 Rev. C and ISO 9001:2008 certified company, WireMasters has experienced consistent growth throughout the aerospace induscontinued on page 53

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41 product improvement, increased marketing support, funding for new product development, and manufacturing support to help control and reduce costs. Founded in 1959, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation manufactures a complete line of helicopters. The three-seat, pistonpowered F28F and 280FX are popular training, sport and light commercial aircraft. For law enforcement applications, Enstrom produces an optionally equipped variant of the 480B, known as the Guardian, and the F28F, called the Sentinel. For more information on Enstrom, visit www.enstromhelicopter.com.

MENOMINEE, Mich.—As of Dec. 27, 2012, Chongqing Helicopter Investment Co., Ltd (CQHIC), located in Chongqing, China has acquired Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, moving from one foreign owner to another. Chongqing is the fourth largest metropolitan area in China. CQHIC is focused on helping Enstrom expand its reach into China and the rest of the world. The number of helicopters in Asia repre-

sents only a small percent of the number of helicopters in the United States, while Asia has a significantly larger population and is expected to be a major market for helicopters over the next two decades. “This is a major step in moving Enstrom to a new level,” said Enstrom President Jerry Mullins. “It will provide Enstrom with the needed resources to enhance marketing efforts in China and

around the world. This strong ownership will allow further growth of our business in Menominee, Mich., to meet the demands of the increasing markets around the world, especially Asia.” Enstrom has seen a 50 percent growth in employment over the past 18 months, and with the new ownership will continue to grow to meet current and future demands. Enstrom will be expanding their Menominee facility to address higher production rates. This will also add business to Enstrom’s U.S. supplier base. This new ownership will provide many opportunities, including continued

TIGER TUGS

and most efficient way to move their helicopters. They take pride in saying that their tugs were designed by the customer for the customer. Their motto is never ending improvement. As part of their vision they wanted a vehicle that was all weather capable. They use soft solid rubber tires with a deep tread pattern. They also have chains specially made for their vehicles which provide superior traction in snow and ice. Helicopters are a valuable investment. That’s why Tiger Tugs chose smooth powerful electric motors controlled by the latest state of the art motor controllers operating through heavy duty industrial

transaxles. Operation is extremely smooth at all throttle settings. You can creep their tugs smoothly at just millimeters at a time or run across the ramp at more than 3 mph. All without any jerkiness, sudden starts or stops. Tiger Tugs produces three different models. Their model 5.0 which is designed to move helicopters weighing up to 5,000 pounds, their model 8.0 which moves helicopters weighing up to 8,000 pounds, and their model 8.0B which is the safest and easiest design out there for moving the Bell 429. They also have a new design under development for handling the MD 500/600 helicopters. Cur-

rently the only way to pick up this type of helicopter is by the skids. The feedback they are getting is this is not an ideal way to handle that helicopter because the skids and struts are very springy and when going over hangar rails, bumps or cracks has the helicopter bouncing around like a rowboat on the ocean which is not safe and very hard on the undercarriage. Tiger Tugs are designed for one person operation while being safe and reliable for many years to come. They offer a simple design with powerful results. For further information, contact Tiger Tugs at www.tigertugs.com, 541-5854041 or stop by Booth #N5604.

• The specified instrument for service of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and deployed with every squadron. • Verifying natural gas pipe grounds and bonds. • Inspecting lighting arrestors in petrochemical production and distribution facilities.

plastic housings are made with a conductive additive to prevent the buildup of dangerous static electricity. More information and a demonstration of the Model R1l-E2A Ground Bond Meter, stop by their Booth #C4729 or visit the TEGAM website, http://www.tegam .com/product.asp?modelNumber=R1LE2A.

About TEGAM Headquartered just east of Cleveland, TEGAM, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture and support of a wide variety of test, measurement and calibration instruments. TEGAM is the worldwide leading

manufacturer of RF power sensor calibration systems for commercial and military applications. Founded in 1979, TEGAM has developed a wide variety of measurement instrumentation and markets its products around the world through a network of technical representatives and distributors in more than 40 countries. TEGAM is internationally recognized for its offering of RF power sensor calibration systems, RF attenuation measurement systems, AC ratio standards and microohmmeters. In addition, the company’s supplies LCR meters, high-voltage amplifiers, MEMS engine driver systems, handheld thermometers, humidity meters and other test and measurement solutions. TEGAM is accredited by A2LA to meet the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 on Certificate Number 2018.01. For more information, visit www.tegam.com.

ralock fasteners delivered 50 uses with no loss of locking performance. For the current Cassini-Huygens mission across 750 million miles of space, NASA used the Spiralock thread form to resist vibration and temperature-induced thread loosening on mass spectrometer instrumentation used for atmospheric measurement of Saturn and Titan. Together in the Cassini orbiter and Huygens probe, several hundred fasteners had to maintain vacuum-tight sealed cavities from final assembly and testing through launch, until the end of the mission. To better serve customers’ evolving needs, Spiralock engineers work on new product designs addressing developments in the aerospace and spaceflight industry. Current industry trends show ongoing efforts to increase fuel efficiency, tactical

mobility, and payload capacity in aerospace design, driving engineers to find numerous ways to reduce mass through the extensive use of lightweight materials such as composites, aluminum, and plastics. In most structural joints using lightweight materials, the parent material needs to be reinforced through the use of a wire insert, molded/potted insert or ultrasonic insert. Spiralock offers all of these products with its unique thread which allows for superior locking performance when compared to standard threads and prevailing torque threads. Spiralock is part of Emhart Teknologies, a Stanley Black & Decker company. For more information on Spiralock technology and product selection, please visit www.spiralock.com and stop by their Booth #C3405.

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with the saddles lined up underneath the cross tubes—that is where they stay! Press the raise button and the saddles lift perfectly vertical and stay lined up with the cross tubes. With their wireless remote you are right next to the saddles watching as they rise and nest into your cross tubes. No more expensive damage to belly panels! They do not consider themselves a manufacturing company. Tiger Tugs is a service company. Their mission is to provide customers with the easiest, safest

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Intrinsic safety means the instrument is designed and tested to prevent the release of energy that could ignite flammable liquids or gases in the work area. It meets the latest and most comprehensive international standards, including ATEX Ex ia IIA T4 Ga and C-UL-US Listed Class I, Div. 1, Group D in compliance with ANSI/UL 913-1988, Fifth Edition, 21 Feb., 1997. TEGAM’s Model R1L-E2A is used in a wide variety of applications outside the capabilities of other bond meters, including: • Aircraft bond measurements in manufacturing and flight line maintenance operations where JP4 and aviation gasoline might be present.

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Spiralock self-locking fasteners hold mission-critical equipment securely fastened under the most extreme conditions. Spiralock’s innovative thread design features a 30 degree wedge ramp at the root of the female thread which allows the bolt to spin freely relative to female threads until clamp load is applied. The crests of the standard male thread form are then drawn tightly against the wedge ramp, eliminating radial gap clearances and creating a continuous spiral line contact along the entire length of the thread engagement. This continuous line contact spreads the clamp force more evenly over all engaged threads, improving resistance to vibrational loosening, axial-

TEGAM’s Model R1L-E2A has five ranges with full-scale values ranging from 2 milliohms to 20 ohms. Resolution on the lowest range is 1 micro-ohm. Accuracy is 0.1 percent of reading ± 2 counts. The instrument is packaged in a rugged and waterproof case that protects it when being transported . The operating temperature range is -20 C to 50 C. The standard pistol grip probes make four-wire Kelvin measurements. The torsional loading, joint fatigue, and temperature extremes. Further benefits of Spiralock include reduction of galling between screw and fastener and extended reusability for exceptional product longevity. NASA was among the first to appreciate the advantages of the Spiralock thread, when designing the main engines of the Shuttle orbiter. Each of the three main engines develops 400,000 pounds of thrust and terrific vibration. But the Space Agency also wanted a 15-cycle reuse capability per fastener. Under its own test, NASA determined the fasteners in Spiralock-threaded holes did not back off or loosen when subjected to 10 times shuttle-specified vibrations, and they stayed that way 10 times longer than called for. NASA tests found the Spi-

Price and Availability The U.S. price for the R1L-E2A is $5,795, with immediate availability.

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company into a successful future.

Q: Please start by telling us a bit about the company and what you do.

instruments for a fleet of Dash 7 aircraft. The customer was able to install the suite upon delivery with zero modifications to the aircraft.

Q: What would you say makes your business unique?

A: Howell Instruments is primarily an engineering company with complete manufacturing capabilities. We have a very rich history rooted in customer problem solving, and that’s really what we’re about. Our engineers work in the aviation community listening to pilots, maintainers and managers. Once a specific problem is defined, they collaborate with the end-user and design, develop and deliver a solution. We recently designed and built a customized ‘plug and play’ suite of upgraded engine

A: Two things: agility and experience. We are a small company with a wellrounded talent pool and tremendous manufacturing capability. We can operate profitably with smaller production runs than larger companies, so we’re successful with highly specialized projects. On the other hand, our infrastructure allows for virtually 100 percent growth in a very short amount of time—enabling us to systematically increase output to meet our full capacity. And that is backed by six decades of experience building prod-

LAVERSAB

sistible to the users. And once they buy our product, they will begin to experience what we call ‘The Laversab Advantage.’

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hundreds of very happy customers.

Q: Are you introducing any new products at the show?

Q: What exactly do you mean by ‘The Laversab Advantage?’

A: It’s really quite simple. Laversab provides highly reliable products that are easy to use. In addition to this, we provide outstanding service and support to our customers all over the world. We provide free on-site training and all the help a customer may need with accessories like aircraft adapters and hose-kits. Our products need to be calibrated annually.

ucts for an incredibly diverse customer base – U.S. commercial and Department of Defense, private aviation, as well as international commercial and government agencies. Very few companies combine that level of technical expertise, production experience, manufacturing resources and market presence all in one place.

Q: What’s your focus going forward?

A: The big picture will always be supporting our customers and growing our business. But in the current economic environment, it’s also critical to stick with our core competencies. We’ve been hugely successful in extracting and accurately processing gas turbine engine information and presenting it to operators in a useable format. Even This calibration can be done by any of our 14 authorized service centers, located in different parts of the world, with a typical turn-around time of two to three days. Our distributors and service centers can also provide loaner units, free of charge, if a customer ever has any problems.

the most advanced technologies still require traditional engine parameters to facilitate real-time information. With recent improvements in real-time diagnostic/prognostic algorithms, parametric accuracy is paramount, and that’s where our expertise comes into play. I’d like to invest our efforts into forging partnerships with larger firms. Partnering with larger companies will enable us to expand our business while broadening our customer support. That’s a winning scenario for Howell, our partners and the entire aviation community. Q: How can our readers find out more about your company?

A: For more information, visit www.how ellinst.com or stop by Booth #C2605. about your company?

A: I would encourage them to stop by Booth #C1905 or visit www.laver sab.com. They can also call us at 800285-7337 or email sales@laversab.com.

Q: How can our readers find out more

Specific regional contacts are: North America: Kerry Nabors: knabors@laversab.com Latin America: Maria Quezada: mquezada@laversab.com Europe & Africa: Bert Bluemke: bbluemke@laversab.com Middle-East & Asia-Pacific: Aravind K.: aravindk@laversab.com

functions while also providing the leadership and vision to guide the future of the company. PlaneTechs has been recruiting and employing top aviation talent since 1997 and today has the largest database in the industry of more than 100,000 aviation technicians. In addition, the company’s centralized recruiting team utilizes the most sophisticated recruitment processes and technology available to continuously update the database, source new talent and add ad-

ditional candidates. In-house compliance experts and the most rigorous compliance process in the industry ensure each candidate is thoroughly screened and meets all FAA requirements. It’s this focus on performance, skill and compliance that allows PlaneTechs to provide its customers with a high-volume of mechanics when needed, while maintaining consistently high standards. PlaneTechs is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tacoma, Wash., based True-

Blue, Inc. (NYSE: TBI), a leader in blue collar staffing with revenue of $1.5 billion. TrueBlue is at the top of the highestranked companies in the nation for transparency, conservative accounting practices and solid corporate governance, according to the 2012 Most Trustworthy Companies list compiled for Forbes Magazine. Visit PlaneTechs at Booth #N2408. If you have any questions, visit www.planetechs.com or call PlaneTechs at 800-669-5627 (toll free).

hostile operating environments, the terminal can be unpacked and operational within five minutes. MSAT meets the MIL 810F & DEFSTAN military specifications for shock, vibration, sand and rain and is provided as a “one box” solution incorporating antenna, modem and all electronics. A high performance parabolic antenna is coupled, according to customer requirements, with interchangeable modem &

encoder options. The terminal is available to operate in X, Ka and Ku bands.

About VISLINK Surveillance VISLINK’s Surveillance solutions support covert and overt video surveillance missions including: airborne downlink, criminal investigation, crisis management, mobile command posts, and field operations. Their unique blend of video transmission technologies’ bridge the microwave and IP environments to provide seamless collection and distribution of mission critical video. VISLINK sells the

brands of Advent, Gigawave, Link, LiveGear, MRC and PMR and has locations in the U.S., both East and West coast, the U.K., Dubai and Singapore. At the core of every mission critical situation, is the need for rapid deployment of highly reliable communications. VISLINK Surveillance understands this need and plays a critical role in supplying systems for military, public safety and satellite telecommunications worldwide. VISLINK now takes its proven integrated solutions to the next level by incorporating the industry’s most

comprehensive law enforcement product portfolio from its leading brands. They provide complete solutions to support interagency sharing and cooperation of mission critical real-time video surveillance on the ground, in the water and in the air. With thousands of digital microwave radio systems deployed, VISLINK is the de facto standard. For more information on Mantis MSAT or any other VISLINK product, visit VISLINK at HAI Booth #N5202, call 800490-5700, email sales@VISLINK.com or go to http://surveillance.VISLINK.com.

VOLGA-DNEPR

heed Martin, Space Systems Loral, General Electric, United States Transportation Command, Exxon, British Petroleum (BP) and many others. Volga-Dnepr Unique Air Cargo, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Volga-Dnepr

Airlines, operator of the largest fleet of 10 Antonov 124-100 and five new Stage IV Ilyushin 76 aircraft. The airlines have civilian authority to operate globally. VolgaDnepr Airlines is part of the Volga-Dnepr Group of Companies which also owns Air

Bridge Cargo, operator of Boeing 747-400 cargo aircraft as well as several other companies which provide transportation and insurance solutions for their clients. For more information, Stop by Booth #C702.

A: We are introducing two new Pitot Static testers that are ideally suited for the helicopter market. We believe that these products will be extremely beneficial to companies that provide helicopter maintenance. The features included in these products, combined with their aggressive price, should make them almost irre-

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time and on budget. At the helm is President Steve Fisher. A 25-year industry veteran, Fisher leads the company’s growth through the development of new aviation staffing business, as well as through relationship management with existing clients on their MRO, manufacturing and maintenance projects. Fisher supervises and oversees the execution of all the company’s core

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U.S. Department of Defense requirements, Volga-Dnepr proudly supports such customers as Boeing Space Systems, Lock-

In short, we try our best to ensure that our customers never have to worry about their Pitot Static testing needs. They always know that Laversab will take care of them, year after year. That’s ‘The Laversab Advantage!’

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and repair of components for rotary-wing aircraft. These helicopters include civil and military models built by manufacturers such as Agusta, Bell and Sikorsky. “Heli-Expo is the perfect venue to spread the word that Gulfstream is in the helicopter component maintenance business,” said David Pearman, general man-

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requirement, to a specification, for a replacement, or build to a print. LEACH equipment, such as primary/secondary power distribution units, relay panels and custom equipment, are used on thousands of aerospace platforms worldwide. LEACH products include:

Relays Military-qualified subminiature and halfcrystal can relays for both commercial and military applications are hermetically sealed relays and are available in power handling capabilities from low level to 75

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aspects of its organization and is currently in the final stages of completing a real estate transaction that will give them access to grow to 49,000SF. This is key to their future as it provides the opportunity to bring in some of their most critical outside services.

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engine test cell. They should be settled in by late summer of 2013 just in time

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growing by one to two engineers on average per year. RAM has developed a strong reputation with its customers for meeting very difficult and extreme requirements, and its engineering staff work with customer’s to not only design products, but to fully qualify those products for specific applications using computer generated magnetic, flow, stress, and vibration analyses, and performing specified testing such as vibration, shock, extreme temperatures, and

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Royce AMROC M250 approved repair facility and Honeywell approved AWARS, and Mint Turbines, LLC in Stroud, Okla., a Honeywell Authorized T53 Engine Service Center and an FAA approved MRO facility for the PT-6A and T (Twin-Pac) series engines. Both Keystone Turbine Services, LLC and Mint

ager, Gulfstream Lincoln. “We want to build relationships with customers here and give them the best option when it comes to maintaining their rotary-wing aircraft.” Gulfstream Lincoln is certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency as a Part 145 repair station. The 34,000square-foot facility near Sacramento, Calif., includes more than 30 skilled and

experienced technicians who service alternators, generators, engine instruments, starter generators, directional gyros, relays and much more. Additionally, Gulfstream Lincoln maintains an extensive inventory, including an exchange pool and over-thecounter parts ready for immediate shipment. The Lincoln facility is an important part of a network ranked No. 1 by

Aviation International News (AIN) customer surveys for providing the best support 10 consecutive years. Gulfstream also received top ranking from Professional Pilot for the 12th time in the past 15 years. Please take a moment to visit Gulfstream Aerospace at HAI 2013 (Booth #C3105) and discover how the top-ranked customer support network in general aviation is available to meet your needs.

Amps. GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) models are also available.

High power contactors, environmentally or hermetically sealed, for primary power control range from 25 to 1000 Amps. These units include GFI, smart and busbar mount contactors for modern electrical distribution systems.

logic control, load switching and control/protection units.

Control Devices These devices are designed for protection purposes, including timing and sensing of current, voltage, frequency and phase. They are available in fixed and adjustable AC/DC versions.

Solid State Power Controllers (SSPCs) Computer controllable, FET-based, solidstate power controllers come with integral protection, device/load status and infinite switching life. They provide enabling technology for future advanced electrical power systems—including data bus compatibility where required.

Contactors

Switches, Keypads, Relay Panels and Custom Equipment Lighted switches, indicators, keyboards, panels and custom modules for aerospace and rail applications are manufactured to stringent military and aerospace specifications. Custom equipment examples include primary and secondary power distribution units, fast-acting changeover units,

What Separates All Metal From its Competition All Metal provides solutions…. With more than 40 years of experience, as an aircraft mechanic, Founder Bill McNiff along with his very creative engineering team give All Metal the ability to design and build custom stands that are specific to the aircraft as well as the mechanics using them. Enhancing safety and in-

creasing the mechanics efficiency is always the first priority when designing products at All Metal. “All Metal products are developed as solutions for customers, including OEMs,” said Johnny Buscema President & CEO of All Metal MS, Inc. “Since we are a custom solutions provider we have an engineering team of seven individuals who visualize, design, CAD, prototype

and value engineer all of our products.” “The key here is our focus on solutions; meaning we listen to the customer’s problems and then develop the right solution. Our real value is when our customers allow us to utilize our knowledge, practical knowhow and specialized expertise to design the Right Fit,” said Buscema. For more information, stop by Booth #C4906.

ture is so bright we need sun glasses… .” To learn more about them come on by their Booths #N3615 & #N3616 and let them show you how working with H.E.R.O.S. and HYE-Tech can

brighten your future as well. And while you are visiting with them be sure leave your contact information for your chance to win… your own set of official Ray-Ban Aviator Sun Glasses.

life cycling. RAM’s ability to run a top-notch company with exacting standards stems from its strong, highly qualified management team, and its exceptionally skilled and dedicated employees. Currently, RAM Company has 164 employees whose technical expertise and many years of experience have all helped lead the company to its present day success, and enables RAM to offer full capability in design, prototype, manufacturing, processing, assembly, and test. Customer-service representatives provide full support to all customers and aid in developing de-

sign solutions for RAM’s growing customer base. The manufacturing team builds, tests, and delivers quality products in impressively-short lead times. All manufacturing is performed in house, and features the highest performance CNC equipment. RAM’s CNC lathes and mills operate in very tight tolerances, and its in-house special processes include honing, welding, brazing (copper, silver, and nickel), coil winding, plating, transfer molding, EB welding, and soldering, among many others. The most recent addition to RAM’s in-house capabilities was the implemen-

tation of a vacuum heat treat oven, and the heat-treat operation will be NADCAP certified later this year. RAM also offers inhouse Hydraulic and Pneumatic test capability. Ownership is constantly looking to add new operations and capabilities that fit in with its core line of work, and feels that doing so gives RAM the ability to sharpen its competitive edge and differentiates it from its competitors. For more information on RAM Company, contact Brian McCann at 435673-4603, visit RAM’s website at www.ramcompany.com or stop by Booth #C6906.

WIREMASTERS

is a leading international distributor of high performance and high temperature military specification wire, cable and associated accessories. The company’s headquarters in Columbia, Tenn. warehouses millions of feet of wire and cable inventory. For more information visit www.wiremasters.net or stop by Booth #N4825.

Sockets The company provides a wide variety of sockets for relays, time delays and rail devices in PC board mount, solder, crimp and track mount styles.

to celebrate the 25th anniversary of H.E.R.O.S.Inc. More news to come on this event so watch for it So now with just these two changes you see why they say “Our fu-

Turbines, LLC are minority held by Sigma Federal Alfa Defense Manufacturing, LLC. Southwest Fuel Systems is an OEM approved facility on TA series Fuel Control Units and PTG-3/5 series Power Turbine Governors. Additional information regarding M International can be found at www.minternational.net, by visiting Booth #N5804 and by calling Tom Duncan, VP of Marketing & Sales at 703448-4400 tduncan@mintex.net.

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try. By establishing an agreement with TE Connectivity, and recently expanding its operations to Mesa, Ariz., WireMasters continues to prove their commitment to continually grow and serve their customers. Founded in 1988, WireMasters Inc.

For more information, visit www .esterline.com/powersystems call 714739-0770 (the Americas), +33 0-3-87-9798-97 (Europe), +852-2-191-3830 (Asia) or stop by Booth #C4117.