The Huey II is a modernized, rebuilt version of the ubiquitous Bell 205/UH-1H helicopter. This program extends the service life and increases the performance of legacy Huey aircraft by incorporating a commercial engine, modern systems, and updated components. The upgrade enhances its hot-and-high performance and reduces operating costs, ensuring this classic airframe remains a reliable workhorse for utility, transport, and military support missions worldwide.
Bell’s history began in 1935 when Lawrence Dale Bell founded Bell Aircraft Corporation. The company was pivotal in American aviation, known for pioneering designs like the P-39 Airacobra fighter and developing the X-1, the first aircraft to break the sound barrier. In 1960, the company was acquired by Textron Inc. and continues today as Bell Textron, a leading name in rotary-wing aircraft development.
A range of height access platforms and solutions are utilized for maintenance around this aircraft. For the Nose Section (Radome, Antenna, Nose Avionics, Windshield & Cockpit, Bulkhead), and the Forward Fuselage (MED, Cargo/Baggage, Lighting Systems, Cabin Access, ECS, Forward Wheel Well Access), stands like the Reach Deck Platform and Modular Stepover Platforms facilitate safe access. Maintenance for the Landing Gear (NLG and MLG), Middle Fuselage, Wing & Engine Pylon (including the Engine Inlet/Exhaust and Hydraulics), and the AFT Fuselage is supported by equipment such as the Super Trestle Scaffold, Ultraraise, and Super Service Stand. Comprehensive access solutions, including the Platform Ladder Warthog and Bridge Deck, ensure methodical inspection across the entire aircraft, including the Tail Section.
