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Metro delivers refurbished AS350s to Buenos Aires police
May 13, 2020 By Helicopters Staff
Members of the Ministry of Security of the Province of Buenos Aires celebrate the delivery of two refurbished AS350 B3 aircraft with Metro Aviation founder, Mike Stanberry. (Photo: Metro Aviation) Metro Aviation Inc. based in Shreveport, Louisiana, recently delivered two refurbished AS350 B3 aircraft to the Ministry of Security of the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The refurbishments included mandated 12-year inspections of the aircraft.
“This 12-year inspection involved a lot of moving parts and attention to detail, so we’re excited to put this helicopter back into service for the Province of Buenos Aires,” said Amy McMullen, Metro’s customer configuration coordinator. “Expanding our partnership within Argentina has proven to cement our relationship with the country.”
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In addition to aircraft repairs, the helicopters received premium paint jobs to complement the various upgrades. (Photo: Metro Aviation)
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One of the AS350 B3s in Metro’s Shreveport completion centre before refurbishment. (Photo: Metro Aviation)
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From corrosion to interior upholstery damage, Metro explains its team left no area unattended. (Photo: Metro Aviation)
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Avionics of the refurbished AS350 B3. (Photo: Metro Aviation)
Metro explains the overhauls involved many comprehensive repairs. Upon arrival of the aircraft, the Metro team identified several areas of need involving lower blade corrosion, interior upholstery damage, and windshield impairment, among others. In addition to repairs, members of the Metro completion centre outfitted the helicopters with a fast-rope system for air-to-ground police transport, an upgraded avionics system and a premium paint service.
These completions mark the third aircraft Metro has delivered to this South American customer, expanding three years of partnership.
