14 ea SH3H Conversion to S61T Trident - Department of State required refurbished aircraft. Carson Helicopters got the contract and required technicians for the surge. FTA was responsible for the structural modification, repairs, fabrication and SLEPT mods. Some of the larger jobs completed are more than 10 main gear box fittings removal and replacements, more than 20 main landing gear fittings. Also reskinned many areas of the aircrafts, including adding more windows and doublers.
2 ea. S61N, Rescue Helicopter Modifications - Department of Defense required installation of General Electric hoist for search and rescue. FTA supplied avionics and structural technicians for the installation. FTA accomplished additional structural and avionic installations/repairs upon request from the customer during primary contract objective.
2 ea. S61N, AFRICOM - Department of Defense required avionics upgrades and structural modifications and repairs.
1 ea. S61N, Modifications - United Nations contract required avionics upgrades and structural modifications and repairs. Many of the structural components were fabricated on site. Example; doublers, antenna boxes, modifying of instrument panel, and gained access to aircraft areas for installation. Structures also fabricated a 1 off instruments rack for aft HF equipment. Worked with onsite engineers to produce drawings for future aircraft. Avionics removed out dated wire bundles and installed new. Also, trouble shoot configuration issues.
S61T Mods - During overhaul of 14 each S61T model helicopters, DOS opted out of some modifications. FTA supplied hands on management of Carson Team. Reported daily updates to DOS and Carson Helicopters. FTA also provided heavy structural technician for major repairs.