Bell Helicopter affiliate McTurbine has received authorization from Honeywell International to serve as a licensed repair facility for the Honeywell T53-series engine. Under the agreement, McTurbine will provide customers with engine and module maintenance, repair and overhaul services as well as component and accessory exchange services, field support and warranty administration.
“Bell Helicopter is focused on providing integrated service options throughout an aircraft’s lifecycle,” said Phil Carpenito, director, customer support and services operations for Bell Helicopter. “The addition of the T53 engine offers another avenue from which to expand these comprehensive customer support and services offerings.”
McTurbine has more than 20 years' experience in the overhaul and repair of turbine engines with a long history of providing OEM authorized support. It has serviced more than 1,400 engines across an existing customer base of more than 300 operators worldwide.