BHR provides on-site helicopter inspection, repair & replacement of structural components across the U.S.

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  • Broom closet repairs (stiffener splice DER approval)

  • Honeycomb repairs

  • Tail bone repairs

  • Stabilizer repairs

  • Stabilizer support replacements

  • Stabilizer leading & trailing edge repairs & replacements

  • Longeron replacements (206B, 206L & 407)

  • Tail boom ring bulk head “fuselage” side & tail bone side replacement

  • Tail bone fittings

  • Tail bone intercostal replacement 

  • Fuselage door stiffener repairs 

  • Corrosion removal & repairs

  • Composite repairs

  • Roof repair 206L at Notal Beam crack repairs

  • Provide high-quality powder coating services

  • Vertical stab repairs or replacement of leading & trailing edge 

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Years of experience: 40 years structural, 20 years structural on Bell Helicopters

US Army veteran who supported mission readiness during Desert Storm/Desert Shield. 40+ years as an aircraft structural mechanic specializing in sheet-metal fabrication, blueprint interpretation, structural assembly, and compliant repairs—focused on getting aircraft safely back in service. Holds an Airframe license.

Notable Awards: Commander’s Award for Public Service, Official Battle Streamer, and Outstanding Service to the 34th Fighter Wing.

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Our Services

  • Corrosion Assessment & Belly Repairs

    Corrosion Assessment & Belly Repairs

    Remove and replace damaged belly skin; fabricate filler; repair/install doubler; locate and install fasteners per approved data.

  • 407 Broom Closet and Web Repair

    407 Broom Closet and Web Repair

    Carefully remove existing damaged stiffener T-bracket. Fabricate or supply replacement stiffener as required. Locate, align, and install new stiffener in accordance with project specifications.

  • L/H 407 Door Opener Strut Brkt

    L/H 407 Door Opener Strut Brkt

    Remove the damaged opener bracket and replace it with a new, improved bracket for enhanced performance and durability.

  • L/H aft stiffener splice repair

    L/H & R/H Aft Broom Closet Stiffener Splice Repair

    Removal and replacement of affected stiffener and web sections. Repairs performed per Bell SRM and DER-approved engineering, reducing downtime by up to two days.

  • Longeron crack replacement

    Crack Longeron Replacement - 206B, 206L, & 407

    Removed cracked longeron and replace with new longeron in accordance SRM procedures.

  • Fire wall repair

    Fire Wall Repair

    Stop-drilled identified crack and installed titanium doubler in accordance with the applicable Bell (SRM) instructions. Repair completed using approved materials and methods.

  • Mold for fabricating repair for cabin door

    Mold for Fabricating Repair for Cabin Door

    Cracks Indentified in the cabin door common area will be repaired in accordance with DER-approved engineering drawings. The repair procedure includes.

    • Stop-drilling the crack to prevent further damage

    • Fabricating a doubler from O condition material

    • Forming (press/molded) the doubler to the required contour

    • Performing heat treatment as specified

    • Installing the doubler using existing and/or newly located fastener positions per approved data

    All work will be accomplished in accordance with approved engineering documentation and applicable SRM.