The Black Hawk Helicopter has been in service since 1979 and is still in operation today. There is no doubt that this medium-lift helicopter has proven itself time and time again.

Trusted throughout the world, the H-60 is one incredible machine, hence why special operations groups such as SOAR rely on it. However, it’s not just the military that has their hands on these workhorses.

Should you have yourself a retired H-60 set for the civilian market, you will need to know a thing or two about Black Hawk helicopter parts. Even the best machines require service, maintenance, replacement, and repair. On the H-60, there are four main things you want to look at to keep each flight safe and secure!

1. Your Rotor System

At the top of the list is one of the most crucial parts of safe helicopter operation. Your blades and pitch system hang your chopper in the air. They undergo extreme speeds and bear massive vertical and lateral forces.

A single malfunction within this system can be disastrous in flight. Keep your rotor system inspected with the utmost detail to avoid failure. Linkage and blades should be replaced or tuned as maintenance calls for. 

Blades take the full force of helo flight, and linkage to adjust pitch is the next directly affected part. These systems have many parts that can be found at Rotair.com

2. Your Avionics

One of the most frequently updated systems of all military aircraft, avionics are responsible for the proper monitoring, operation, and piloting of your aircraft and let you do so safely. 

As tech advances, avionics get better. Don’t be stuck in the past, update your avionics and get professional advice regarding installation and maintenance of these electronics.

3. Fuselage Pannels 

A common problem found in the fuselage of the H-60 is corrosion and rust. Often times not found until the body is sandblasted, a corrosion infested pannel can often time cause tolerance issues in critical latch points on the H-60. 

Rivets must be inspected to ensure safe operation as well. Be sure to take care of rivets and invest in even the smallest pieces of your Black Hawk.

4. Turbine: Lines, Hoses, and Connections

The H-60 vibrates parts and pieces each and every time it is running. Parts get hot and parts get cold. In contrast, a black hawk sitting in a hangar breaks down in connections and fastening due to other factors.

This machine depends on numerous fluids to keep cool, lubed, and parts moving. A leak or line break can be due to corrosion, splitting, and cuts where these lines are fastened to critical components.

Breaks in lines and cuts are red flags and must be replaced if found. Additionally, hoses and lines must be in satisfactory shape at connection points. Hose clamps, crimps, and line connections fail over time. Stay on top of them and keep your blades spinning.

Your Supplier of Black Hawk Helicopter Parts

While there have been many updates, changes, and innovations to the Black Hawk, the fact remains that the H-60 is one of the best helos’ ever made. Whether you have one, fly one, or maintain a fleet, Rotair has you covered with the Black Hawk helicopter parts you need to keep flying.

Trust us to keep you in the air with certified and tested H-60 supplies!