Originally Posted by
Dick Smith
In the next few months I will require new TT straps for my LongRanger.
I’m told that the Bell ones cost $5,100 USD each, a total of $10,200 USD which is $14,600 Australian dollars.
It appears there are also ABLE straps available which are about 35% cheaper at $6,650 USD total ($9,500 AUD).
Would anyone have any views on why there is such a difference in price? Are the ABLE straps as safe and reliable?
I think you already know the answer to this conundrum. How much does a helicopter cost if it is out of service or written off because a strap failed? How many organisations do you want to sue when everyone is passing the buck? The savings are very attractive, but not if your business or your life depends on it.