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Originally Posted by KNS
Parts can be expensive and getting hard to find for Bell 47s. I don't think anyone is making (metal) main rotor blades for them currently. Wood blades are on condition. Scotts Bell took over the type certificate from Bell Helicopter and is supporting them. They've been trying to get composite blades made (which would be fantastic!) but funding has been an issue.
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We have been approached a few times regarding composite blades for the 47's.
The certification process is long and expensive and then the legal exposure even after certification has caused us to no bid. We cannot bound the problem if that makes sense.