The UH-60 Black Hawk is part of the Mexican Federal Police fleet and sustained battle damage, including bullet holes that resulted in extensive damage to its structure. The aircraft’s engines were removed and sent to England’s H+S Aviation for inspection and repair, while Dangle Aviation completed the structural work.
“When a bullet passes through a helicopter, it can cause considerable hidden damage,” TAI-GLOBAL Group vice president Sergio Gonzalez said. “Our technicians needed to completely disassemble the aircraft to find all the damage, in order to repair it properly.”
Rescue Hoist and Cargo Hook
The new contract won by Dangle Aviation is out of Jalisco, Mexico, and it will be serviced at Ryan Airfield in Tucson, Arizona. The contract is to upgrade a Sikorsky S-70i with the installation of a rescue hoist and cargo hook.
“It is with great pride that we welcome an increasing number of international contracts,” Gonzales said. “The Dangle Aviation team strives to provide best-in-class service to all of its customers.”
About Dangle Aviation: Dangle Aviation has been an FAA Repair Station and Overhaul Facility since 1995 working exclusively with Sikorsky helicopters. We are an industry leader in the repair of the UH-60/S-70 Black Hawk, S-58T, SH-3 and S-61 helicopters. Dangle Aviation is sought out in critical safety items, airframe repair and overhaul, component overhaul, and also has limited power-plant service capabilities.
About TAI-GLOBAL Group: TAI-GLOBAL Group member companies include Twin Aviation, Dangle Aviation, and Bainbridge Aerospace. Together, these companies make up one of the most comprehensive teams in the world specializing in Sikorsky aircraft repair, maintenance, and parts support.
The company also is known for its mobile maintenance team, with extensive military and civil aircraft training, that is available to travel to clients throughout the world. TAI-Global Group has worked with clients in South America, Mexico, Asia and the Middle East.
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S-70 H-60 in Policia Federal de Mexico