Airwork (NZ) has been granted approval from Honeywell to upgrade LTS101-750B-1 engines to LTS101-850B-2. The first two conversions have been completed in Airwork’s workshop for a customer in South America.
“We are continuing to see exceptional customer demand for this engine given the benefits it offers to operators. The approval to upgrade LTS101-750B-1 to LTS101-850B-2 engines is another step forward for Airwork and a significant addition to our extensive MRO capabilities,” said Philipp Antwerpen, MRO sales manager.
Airwork is the sole STC holder of the BK117-850D2, which allows operators to install Honeywell LTS101-850B-2 engines into BK117 B2 helicopters.
There are a number of benefits for operators to carry out this STC:
- Increased hot and high utilization capability for BK117 B2 helicopters.
- Increased Hot Section Inspection interval from 1800hrs to 2400hrs.
- Increased LTS101-850B-2 Engine pool.
- Easy installation of less than three working days.
To date, Airwork have upgraded more than 70 BK117 B2 with this STC.
This press release was prepared and distributed by Airwork (NZ).
