The Bell 204 & UH-1 Huey Forward Cabin Cover is designed to cover the front and side windows of the cockpit.
The Bell 204 & UH-1 Huey Forward Cabin/Nose Cover is designed to cover the front and side windows of the cockpit, and extend forward to cover the nose. Pockets are sewn into the cover to accommodate for the pitot tubes.
Pitot Tube Covers, made of Naughahyde vinyl, are designed to cover the entire pitot assembly. Slipping on over the tube, the cover tightens around the base with a special Velcro strap detail. A "Remove Before Flight" streamer is attached to the cover. Non-burning Pitot Covers are designed to withstand more than 500° Fahrenheit, and will prevent the pitot cover from melting onto the tube if the pitot heat is accidentally turned on with the pitot cover attached.
Engine Cover details vary by model, but generally these covers are designed to enclose and protect the swash plate, inlet, exhaust and engine access areas. They are designed to tighten up around the main rotor drive shaft and tailboom bottleneck areas, and attach securely with straps either under the belly or to the land gear cross tubes (or both). Delrin buckles are used to tighten the attachment straps. The engine cover is made of Solution-Dyed Polyester or acrylic Sunbrella, and is available in a variety of colors (contact us for details. Specific information for each model is available on request.
The Bell 204 & UH-1 Huey Insulated Engine Cover is made with a thicker, quilted, water-repellent, and breathable material that is insulated on the inside. The Insulated Engine Cover works well in cold climates to help with engine preheating.
The Bell 204 & UH-1 Huey Intake Cover. Details vary by model, but generally helicopter intake covers are designed to enclose the intake are only. They are smaller than helicopter engine covers, and their attachment details can vary from straps, to snaps, or some combination of the two. Specific information for each model is available on request.
Rotor Hub Covers overlaps with the Blade Covers to ensure complete protection for the entire main rotor system. Designed like a jacket with sleeves and no collar, the rotor hub cover fastens together below each blade with Delrin buckles. The Rotor Hub Cover is normally made from Solution-Dyed Polyester.
The Bell 204 & UH-1 Huey Blade Covers are sewn of medium weight Solution-Dyed Polyester. Cut "full" to avoid trim tabs, Blade Covers can be installed from the ground with the aid of lightweight rope which is attached to the open end. Covers are cinched tight at the blade root with straps and quick-release plastic buckles. A small opening at the tip of the cover allows for some air circulation and drainage. For operations in extremely cold weather, the Cold Weather Blade Covers are fitted with full length zippers, and with optional "boots" designed to accept a preheater hose.
Blade Tie-Downs are "socks" which fit over the blade tip with or without Blade Covers installed. Front blade tie-downs have two lengths of rope or strap which attaches to the front cross tubes on either side of the cabin. The other tie-downs have generous lengths of rope or strap to tie the blades down at any convenient spot.
The Bell 204 & UH-1 Huey Tail Rotor Cover is a one-piece design which encloses both the blades and their hub, snapping closed along the bottom edge. The tail rotor cover is normally made from Solution-Dyed Polyester.
Tail Rotor Tie-Downs are a similar design to the main blade tie-downs. Stout bungee cords attached to the tie-down socks pull the rotor tips back toward the hub, pulling the tail rotor back to a secure position.
The Tailboom Cover details vary by model, but generally the helicopter tail boom cover encloses the tail boom from the "bottleneck" to the aft end. They usually also cover the horizontal stabilizers, and are custom made to allow for antennae, lights, and other protrusions. They attach with straps underneath the tail boom. Covers for the vertical and horizontal stabilizers are also available separately. Specific information for each model is available on request.
Heat shield Interior Reflectors are made of a special laminate of metallic polyester film and closed cell foam. Less than 1/8" thick, the Reflector can roll up and store in a sleeve, yet is stiff enough when flat to stand up against the windshield using the sun visors and window framing only. On some designs no Velcro or suction cups are necessary. Heat shields are an excellent short-term remedy for cockpit overheating, but use the Bubble Cover for more effective and practical long term protection. Heat shields should not be used on polarized windows.
