DSX™ will alleviate your blade maintenance headaches. With thousands of hours of successful operation and FAA approved for almost every helicopter in service and is the proven solution for erosion protection on the hardest working blades.
Benefits of DSX™
PEACE of MIND that the most important part of the Spar is safe and protected.
WILL NOT FLY OFF like competitor’s tapes or coatings like Task L-100, Hontek, 3M, Bell,
Airbus, and MD Helicopters.
WILL NOT MELT in extreme heat.
WILL NOT DEGRADE with exposure to UV rays—airfoil remains PERFECT!
PROVEN PROTECTION for agriculture, military, personnel, firefighting, and government agency blades for over a decade.
FUEL SAVINGS by maintaining perfect airfoil.
WITHSTANDS light to medium Foreign Object Debris (FOD).
PROVEN TO LAST OVER 3,000 operating hours—an d counting!
LONGER OP TIME between routine blade maintenance.
REDUCED ENGINE STRESS by maintaining perfect airfoil.
REDUCED AOG
DSX™ Q&A
Can it go on one blade?
No, it’s meant to be applied to a set.
Will it change the weight & balance of my rotor blade?
No, the rotor blades are balanced to OEM standards.
Can I put it on my tail rotor blade?
It’s not approved for tail rotor blades.
Life expectancy?
We’ve seen it operate without any issues for more than 3,000 hours.
Application Timeframe?
3 Weeks—Small (MD 500) to Medium (Bell 206) size blades.
5 Weeks—Large (UH-60) size blades.
FAA approved?
Yes, since 2012.
Does it change the life limit of the rotor blade?
No, however, it generally lasts the lifetime of the rotor blade.
Will it have to be reapplied with every overhaul?
No, it will not have to be re-applied.
Can I repaint my blades without removing the DSX?
Yes, we recommend sending your main rotor blades to Rotorcraft Repair & Manufacturing for refinishing.
Other than blade strikes, has it had a failure?
No, DSX has not had any type of failures during operation.
Does the application cause my rotor blade to retain water in the Spar?
No, it will not cause water to be retained inside the blade—drain holes will remain unobstructed.
Will my blade corrode beneath it?
No, the main rotor blade goes through intense preservation protocols before DSX is applied.
Are my blades a candidate for DSX?
We look for well-maintained or new main rotor blades with at least 40% of the life limit remaining to enter into the DSX program—each situation may vary.
Is my helicopter eligible to have DSX applied?
Helicopter models that are DSX eligible:
-Bell 47 • Bell 47 wood blade
-Bell 206A & B • Bell 206L • Bell OH-58
-Bell 407 • Bell 412 • Bell AH-1
-Bell UH-1H/UH-1F/UH-1P/TH-1F/SW205
-Airbus/Eurocopter BO 105
-Airbus/Eurocopter 350/355 • Hiller UH-12
-MD Helicopter 369/500 • Schweizer 269
-Military use rotorcraft • Public use rotorcraft
Is there any necessary Rotor Blade prep I have to do?
No, your blades will go through an extensive inspection process with any necessary repairs
completed before DSX is applied.
Will my helicopter operate differently?
No, this will not change how your helicopter operates—may operate even smoother.
How do I purchase DSX for my main rotor blades?
Directly from us:
Rotorcraft Repair & Manufacturing
(870) 202-1454
info@rotorcraft.biz
