Bell 407 Speed Restriction Eased

Edited by Paul Richfield July 01, 1999
The FAA and Transport Canada have approved an increase in the Bell 407's maximum speed from 100 knots to 130 knots, easing a restriction imposed in the wake of three tail-rotor boom strikes. To use the higher speed, operators must install a redesigned tail-rotor system and mechanical stops that...

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