Optimized Maintenance for the NH90 Helicopter
The NHINDUSTRIES NH90 Blade Wash Platform is a foundational, purpose-built access solution designed specifically for comprehensive maintenance of the NH90 medium twin-engine military helicopter. This platform provides safe, stable, and efficient access to the critical main rotor area, focusing on necessary blade washing procedures and subsequent inspection and servicing of main rotor components.
Unparalleled Safety at Height
Safety is paramount when working around sophisticated composite rotor systems. This Blade Wash Platform directly addresses potential hazards associated with maintenance at height, particularly the fall risk posed by the aircraft roof and the proximity to the main rotor hub. The platform features sturdy bolt-on handrails and a full-width working deck, ensuring technicians have secure support and ample room to maneuver.
The aggressive raised, swaged, perforated decking provides superior grip, mitigating slip hazards even when fluids—common during washing and fluid checks for fuel, oil, and hydraulics—are present. This ensures the safety of personnel remains the first priority.
Facilitating Rotor and Blade Integrity
This specialized stand directly facilitates the maintenance of the NH90, which includes a 4-blade composite, elastomeric main rotor. Its primary function is to elevate personnel to the required height for thorough cleaning of the blades, a task indispensable for preventing contaminant build-up and ensuring peak aerodynamic performance.
Beyond cleaning, the large, stable deck offers an ideal staging area for performing detailed visual inspections of the main rotor hub for wear, checking the elastomeric components, and accessing the fly-by-wire system actuators located nearby.
Key Features of the NH90 Blade Wash Platform
Innovative Storage and Efficiency Features
Innovative features include practical elements that boost operational efficiency. The platform features full-width shelves clad with exterior-grade Griptread plywood. These shelves are strategically positioned underneath the stand to provide convenient storage for cleaning equipment, tools, and materials.
This organization ensures everything needed is immediately at hand without cluttering the main working surface or introducing foreign objects near the aircraft. This thoughtful design minimizes time spent retrieving supplies and maximizes active maintenance time.
Comprehensive Airframe Protection
Furthermore, the NHINDUSTRIES NH90 Blade Wash Platform incorporates protective features vital for safeguarding the high-value aircraft structure. The perimeter of the stand is equipped with hard-wearing EVA Foam D Extrusion and specialized handrail foam. This high-density foam protection acts as a buffer between the aluminum structure of the platform and the composite airframe of the NH90, preventing scratches, dents, and surface damage during positioning and maintenance operations—critical given the NH90’s advanced composite structure and bonding requirements.
Versatility in Forward Maintenance
While this NH90 Blade Wash Platform is focused on main rotor tasks like blade washing, its sturdy design makes it a versatile tool for associated forward maintenance tasks. For instance, it can aid in the inspection of the main gearbox oil levels located on top of the fuselage. The need for precise access to this high area is fully met, providing a safer alternative to generic ladders or less stable equipment.
The NHINDUSTRIES NH90 Blade Wash Platform provides maintenance teams with an excellent, high-traction, and damage-preventing solution for the routine and critical servicing of the NH90’s main rotor system. Its specific design ensures compliance with safety protocols for working at height on the aircraft’s roofline, allowing maintenance personnel to focus entirely on the quality and integrity of the helicopter’s vital rotating components.
We also offer a general-purpose wash stand that suits a wide range of aircraft.
