FAA approves AvTask as certified repair station for CH-47 blades AvTask Inc., a leading provider of CH-47 helicopter rotor blade Diagnostic and Repair services, today announced two key milestones enhancing its value to military and commercial helicopter operators worldwide. AvTask has received designation as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Repair Station, under Air Agency Certificate AVKR434E. In addition, U.S. government customers can now access AvTask’s award-winning CH-47 rotor blade repair services through the company’s new GSA contract #47QSMS24D0017. “FAA Repair Station approval allows us to expand our capabilities and support both military and commercial clients more efficiently—especially with the 2025 fire season underway,” said Donnie Buchanan, Business Development Manager at AvTask. “Our blade repair process is engineered for longevity and field readiness.” AvTask’s patented, rotorcraft-specific repair technology is trusted across the globe and distinguishes the company as a true Helicopter Rotor Blade Repair specialist. leveraging decades of expertise dating back to 1992. “Our core success comes from proven technology focused on weight reduction,” said Jarrod Bax, Engineering Manager. “We use non-intrusive methods to remove water and oil. Each blade is weighed multiple times throughout the process to ensure every repair results in a lighter, more effective blade.” To date, AvTask has serviced thousands of CH-47 rotor blades for the U.S. Army, 12 allied foreign militaries, and every U.S.-based commercial CH-47 operator. “We’ve built a strong reputation as the one-stop shop for CH-47 blade repair and now our FAA Repair Station designation allows us to go even further,” said Joe Wilson, President of AvTask. “We can now perform in-depth repairs beyond the U.S. Army Technical Manual, and source FAA-approved replacement parts for commercial customers.” AvTask began CH-47 blade repair in 2000 and has partnered with Boeing since 2006. The company is the only Boeing-approved vendor for CH-47 blade overhaul and has received over 12 Boeing Supplier Awards for quality and on-time delivery. Expanding beyond the CH-47, AvTask recently launched repair and paint services for Bell UH-1H Huey rotor blades, further broadening support for legacy and utility aircraft operators around the world. Visit Avion/AvTask at Booth 1921 during the upcoming Army Aviation Association of America’s Mission Solutions Summit in Nashville, Tenn., May 14-16, 2025.
