Originally Posted by
Hughes500
Cylic hotline, shows what you dont know. One of my closest friends and neighbour MADE ( he owned the company , his father set it up, having been one of Frank Whittle's engineers making the first jet engine )them for RR so he should know. So you may eat humble pie when ever you feel like it.
Genuine question - do you think that all the PMA suppliers of parts for Bell 206 (and other) helicopters are 'in on the conspiracy'?
For sure they are a little cheaper than OEM or maybe have a longer life for the same cost, but they aren't 10% of the cost of OEM.