We strive for the highest standard in service and safety. Our goal is to develop long term relationships based on high quality workmanship, trust, and integrity
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๐ #QuotesFromAroundThePatch
โJust because itโs taking time doesnโt mean itโs not happening.โ
In aviation, many of the most important things canโt be rushed. Building experience. Solving complex maintenance issues. Growing a business. Earning trust. Training the next generation.
Progress isnโt always measured by speed. Sometimes itโs measured by consistency, patience, and showing up every day to move the mission forward.
The biggest accomplishments in aviation happen one careful step at a time.
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#FridayFieldNotes
Sometimes the fastest way to get a helicopter back in service isnโt bringing it to us. Itโs bringing our team to you. ๐๐ง
When needed, we fly to our customers to help with inspections, troubleshooting, maintenance support, pre-buy evaluations, or aircraft that simply canโt leave the field. โ๏ธ๐งฐ
From the Midwest to locations across the country, our crew is committed to helping operators minimize downtime and keep their aircraft flying safely. ๐ ๏ธโ
Because helicopter maintenance isnโt always a shop job. Sometimes itโs a field job. ๐
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#FridayFieldNotes
Sometimes the fastest way to get a helicopter back in service isnโt bringing it to us. Itโs bringing our team to you. ๐๐ง
When needed, we fly to our customers to help with inspections, troubleshooting, maintenance support, pre-buy evaluations, or aircraft that simply canโt leave the field. โ๏ธ๐งฐ
From the Midwest to locations across the country, our crew is committed to helping operators minimize downtime and keep their aircraft flying safely. ๐ ๏ธโ
Because helicopter maintenance isnโt always a shop job. Sometimes itโs a field job. ๐
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โOne dayโฆ or day one.โ
โ Paulo Coelho
Every overhaul started, every challenge worked through, every aircraft returned to service, and every goal reached started with someone deciding to quit waiting and get to work. โ๏ธ๐ช
At Prairie Air Inc., we believe progress is built one decision, one inspection, and one hard-earned step at a time.
Climb higher. Start today. ๐
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๐ One overhaul headed home.
๐ง One in final stages.
โ๏ธ Another one already underway.
Our team keeps moving, and the work never slows down around here. From teardown to final track & balance, every aircraft that comes through our doors gets the same attention to detail, precision, and commitment to doing the job right. ๐
Long days. Busy hangar. Grateful customers. Thatโs the kind of problem we like to have. ๐บ๐ธ๐
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โณ๐ #FridayFieldNotes
Time flies in aviation.
Long days in the hangar turn into years of logbook entries, customer visits, first flights, and friendships built around helicopters.
The aircraft matter, but the people and moments are what make this industry special.
Thanks to everyone who continues to trust Prairie Air Inc. along the way.
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โGreat things are done by a series of small things brought together.โ
โ Vincent Van Gogh
In aviation, excellence is never an accident. Itโs built one detail at a time. ๐ง๐
One inspection. One adjustment. One careful decision. One extra look before the aircraft leaves the shop. โ๏ธ๐จโ๐ง
That commitment to the small things is what builds reliability, safety, and trust over time. ๐ฏ
At Prairie Air Inc., we are proud to be part of the people behind the scenes keeping helicopters flying safely and reliably every day. ๐๐บ๐ธ
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๐ #DidYouKnow
Robinson Helicopter has released new Service Bulletins:
โข R44 SB-119
โข R66 SB-45
These bulletins focus on the hydraulic servo-to-swashplate push-pull tube connections and applies to many R44 & R66 helicopters. Recent accident investigations identified cases of improper clamp-up, looseness, fretting, and maintenance procedures not being followed correctly, highlighting the importance of careful inspection and proper hardware installation. (https://t.co/BoUMAOV0Sb)
The inspection requires:
๐ Detailed inspection for looseness or metallic residue
๐ง Specific torque checks on servo hardware
๐ ๏ธ Replacement or repair actions if movement is found
๐จ Proper torque stripe application and thread protection
One important reminder from this SB:
โ ๏ธ Torque stripe is NOT a substitute for proper torque checks and inspection procedures.
Compliance is required at the next 100-hour or annual inspection, whichever comes first. (https://t.co/BoUMAOV0Sb)
As always, if you have questions about how this may affect your helicopter, #UseYourTeliToCallUsAboutYourHeli ๐๐
Trust the experts at Prairie Air Inc.
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#DidYouKnow ๐๐ง๐
The details matter, especially in flight controls.
The April R44 manual updates include key references around main rotor pitch links, swashplate inspections, rod end witness holes, torque striping, and proper adjustment procedures. ๐ฉโ
At Prairie Air Inc., staying current with Robinson maintenance data is part of how we keep climbing higher. ๐๐
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โ๏ธ๐ฑ๐ง #FridayFieldNotes from Prairie Air Inc. ๐
Bright warm spring days are finally back in Minnesota โ๏ธ๐พ and the shop doors are open with helicopters coming and going all day long ๐โ๏ธ. Nothing beats fresh air, turning rotors, and a busy ramp this time of year. ๐ช๐ค๏ธ
Ready for another great flying season. ๐ฅ๐
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