Schweizer Receives FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certificate

A new authorization allows the helicopter company to perform more complex repairs and services in house.

Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 05:20 PM ET

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(L-R): Schweizer MRO Manager Matt Craft, Schweizer President and CEO David Horton, Designated Airworthiness Representative C.J. Daniels, and Schweizer Accountable Manager Mick Birdsell. [Courtesy: Schweizer]

Key Takeaways:

Schweizer received an FAA Part 145 repair station certification, allowing it to repair and overhaul its S300, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters and components.
This certification enables Schweizer to perform services like transmission overhauls in-house, aiming to reduce delays and expenses previously associated with relying on third parties.
The company's president and CEO, David Horton, stated this move is part of rebuilding the trusted Schweizer brand and enhancing customer support.
Schweizer is also in the process of applying for similar EASA approval to expand its support for European owners and operators.

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Schweizer, the Fort Worth, Texas, company that manufactures Schweizer S300, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters, said it received an FAA Part 145 repair station certification, allowing it to repair and overhaul its aircraft and components under an FAA-approved quality system.

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“We are extremely grateful to our partners at the FAA who helped us earn this additional level of quality assurance and capability as we continue to build back the trusted Schweizer brand,” said David Horton, president and CEO of Schweizer. “We are pleased to provide this level of certification to our customers and are now in the process of applying for similar EASA approval to further expand our support for Schweizer owners and operators.”