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Bell Helicopter approvals for AeroTek’s NDT & Zinc-Nickel processes

AeroTek is pleased to announce the approval by Bell Helicopter of AeroTek’s new Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) line at its Whitby facility.


Processes include:

  • BPS 4075 (NDT  - MPI)

  • BPS 4089 (NDT - LPI)


AeroTek is now certified to provide NDT (MPI & LPI) testing on Bell Helicopter parts, including flight critical helicopter parts up to 8 feet long for Zinc-Nickel and 14 feet long for MPI, 5 feet for LPI.


These approvals follow AeroTek’s recent approvals for the same new NDT processes by  Bombardier. These processes include:

  • BAPS 176-002 NDT - FPI (Type: 1; Method: A; Sensitivity Level: 3; Developer Form: A; Type of Mechanism: Manual). 

  • BAPS 176-004 NDT - MPI, Technique: Bench; Equipment Type: Current type FWDC; Bench Model Number: D960-LXR.


AeroTek’s NDT & Zinc-Nickel processes are also all NADCAP approved.



Continuing in its long and successful tradition of servicing the aerospace industry, AeroTek Mfg has continued to increase sales and revenues, both during and after the Pandemic. 


In addition to processing Bell Helicopter parts, AeroTek has been supporting the Sikorsky Helicopters supply chain, since 2007, providing more than 5 processes in the shortest lead time of  10 working days.  


AeroTek looks forward to receiving more Bell Helicopter parts from the OEM and its sub tiers.


For more information, please contact Cathy Geddis, General Manager, at cgeddis@aerotekmfg.com or direct line 905-666-3400 x 305.


 

About AeroTek


AeroTek Manufacturing is a world-class, customized metal coatings provider specializing in environmentally friendly and traditional metal coatings. Servicing predominantly aerospace and nuclear industries, AeroTek provides its coatings to other industries including automotive, computer, machine shops, architectural products, shipbuilding and many more. 


Specializing in environmentally friendly coatings, including Ion Vapour Deposition of Aluminium (IVD-Al), light sulphuric and boric-sulphuric anodizing, zinc-nickel electroplating as well as water-based paints and environmentally friendly cleaning. 


AeroTek’s traditional coatings include anodizing, electroplating, chemical films and conversions, lubricants and paint.


Ancillary services include Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI), Heat-Treatment, Aircraft Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Services.


Providing exceptional and personalized customer service for its customers, AeroTek will manage all your processing needs, whether in-house or with outside suppliers, to provide a One-Stop Shop for all your processing requirements. 


AeroTek has acquired more than 400 aerospace OEM process approvals including Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Sikorsky, Bell Helicopter, Goodrich, SAFRAN, Honeywell, GE, Pratt and Whitney, Standard Aero and many more. Other industry OEM approvals include automotive (Aston Martin, Pankl), circuit board (IBM), munitions (Colt Industries), nuclear (Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI), SNC-Lavalin), electrification (ABB), architectural and engineering products, and more. 

AeroTek is a NADCAP (with Merit distinction), ITAR and Controlled Goods certified facility. It is also certified to ISO 9001/AS9100.  


For more information, visit our website at www.aerotekmfg.com or call 905-666-3400.

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