Apex Helicopters utilizes the Bell 206B-III JetRanger and Airbus AS350B-3 Astar helicopter in its flight operations.
[Bell 206B-3 JetRanger & AS350B-3 Astar]
Apex Helicopters utilizes the tried and trusted Bell 206B-3 JetRanger and (Airbus) AS350B-3 Astar helicopter to conduct its flight operations. These aircraft are well rounded for the missions we fly and the services we provide. Both aircraft have comfortable front and back seats and large windows for passenger air taxi, aerial tours, wildlife survey, timber survey, powerline patrol, aerial mapping, air attack platform, imaging, etc.
We have equipped our aircraft with state of the art navigation, flight following, communications, external load and safety equipment. This provides our customers with turn key solutions while conducting their work.
[B206B-3 General Description]:
- Turbine Powered / Allison C20-J / 420 HP
- 4 Passenger Seats
- 120 MPH Cruise Speed
- Passenger Wedge Windows
- Passenger Sliding Photo Window
- Pilot Bubble Window
- 3 1/2 Hours Endurance (Full Fuel)
- Gross Weight: 3350 lbs
[AS350B-3 General Description]:
- Turbine Powered / Safran Arriel 2B / 847 HP
- 5 Passenger Seats
- 140 MPH Cruise Speed
- Passenger Wedge Windows
- Passenger Sliding Photo Window
- Pilot Bubble Window
- 3 Hours Endurance (Full Fuel)
- Internal Gross Weight: 4961 lbs
- External Gross Weight: 6173 lbs
[Additional Equipment]:
- Extended Baggage Compartment
- External Cargo Basket (14 Cu Ft)
- Wire Strike Protection System
- Snow Baffle Provisions
- Auto-Relight Kit
- GPS w/ Moving Map
- Customer Shape File Compatible
- Automated Flight Following (AFF)
- Auxilary Power Provisions: USB & 110v
- 2x VHF AM 760 Com Radios
- 2x VHF FM Digital Com Radios
- VHF FM Aux Radio Provisions
- UHF Aux Radio Provisions
- Belly Cargo Hook
- Remote Hook & Heli-Torch Provisions
[Helicopter Payload Capabilities]:
- Bell 206B-3 Jetranger:
- Internal: 800 lbs
- External: 800 lbs
- AS 350B-3 Astar:
- Internal: 1500 lbs
- External: 2500 lbs
The above weight carrying capabilities are based on one hour of fuel at sea level on a standard day. Varying altitude and tempuratures affect any aircraft's ability to perform. To determine if our aircraft are a good fit for your job or project, please contact us to set up a consultation.
[Agency Carded & Equipped]
Our aircraft are USFS / OAS carded and equipped for:
- Type 1 Air Attack Platform
- Passenger & Cargo
- Low Level Reconnaissance
- External Load
- Fire Suppression / Interagency
- Water / Retardent Bucket
- Longline / Remote Hook
- PSD / Helitorch
We take care in providing top of the line equipment to our customers so they may conduct their work with confidence.
[Support Equipment]
Apex Helicopters utilizes DOT approved fuel service vehicles to provide support and remote fueling options to its aircraft when working in the field. We also provide various external load attaching means when conducting Part 133 & 137 operations.
- 440 Gallon (9-16 Hours) 4×4 Fuel Service Trucks
- 700 Gallon (15-28 Hours) Fuel Service Trailers
- VHF & Digital FM Ground Crew Radios
- 25′ to 250′ Long Lines
- Electric Remote Hooks
- Cargo Swivels
- Various Straps
- Super Sacks
- SEI Bambi Buckets (72-180 Gallons)
- Heli-Torch
- Seeding Buckets
- Fertilizer Buckets
- External Cargo Baskets (75 x 21 x 17 Inches)
Through the FAA approved STC process, our aircraft can be equipped with various camera mounts, survey equipment, imaging equipment, LIDAR technology, etc. Please contact us to inquire about your needs and specialized equipment.
[ CONTACT ]
• Apex Helicopters
• 2001 Airport Way
Florence, Oregon 97439
• AIRPORT ID : 6S2
• PHONE : 541-997-3270
• WEB : www.ApexHeli.com
• EMAIL : Apex@ApexHeli.com
"Apex Helicopters continually provides our customers with effective aerial platform solutions.
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Experienced crew, cost effective planning and efficient delivery of services ensures that your project will be completed safely & successfully."
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