It’s cold in the U.S. now – but hot weather will be here soon. Is your helicopter’s air conditioning system ready for summer? Air Comm Corporation, one of the leading manufacturers of reliable and efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems for rotary wing aircraft, advises helicopter owners, crews and fleet managers to act now to anticipate problems and complete preventive maintenance.  Even the most rugged and capable air conditioners require checks to ensure that cabins cool off when passengers want the systems to run quickly and effectively after months of inactivity.  Visit with company representatives at Exhibit 1649 at Heli-Expo, March 6-8 in Orlando, Fla.

Air Comm can help operators with a variety of kits and services to be sure that systems perform as advertised, regardless of the type of system installed.  One option is an Air Conditioner Tune-up and Cleaning Kit that contains everything needed to clean critical heat exchanger surfaces, inspect lines and fittings, test valves, replace worn o-rings, and even perform a complete system flush if necessary.

Air Comm also offers an Air Conditioning Service Kit, a scalable tool kit for properly servicing any air conditioner, with an electronic refrigerant leak detector, manifold gauge and line set, torque wrenches, and an air conditioning training and trouble-shooting manual, all neatly packaged in a custom toolbox.  The deluxe version also includes a programmable refrigerant charging/reclaiming station.  This kit is essential for any technician who must work on vapor cycle air conditioners.

In addition, Air Comm’s comprehensive parts catalog and customer support service organization is available to fill any emergent need during system inspections and tune-ups. To further enhance support, Air Comm has created “Suggested Spare Parts Kits” with the most commonly needed components for efficient repairs.  These kits are available for a range of systems and rotorcraft models, including the Bell 206/407, AS-350/EC-130 and EC-135/EC-145.  These packages also are attractively priced, saving as much as 25 percent over the costs of parts when purchased individually.

Finally, Air Comm stands behind all of its products.  Air Comm air conditioners are built to be extremely rugged and reliable, but even the best systems require occasional inspections and adjustments.  If needed, the company’s support service technicians are ready around the clock to help with technical advice or hands-on involvement to resolve any issue, ranging from technical references to on-site field support. The Air Comm staff brings decades of experience and expertise in mechanical, electrical, aerospace and other relevant engineering disciplines to ensure that air conditions function with optimal effectiveness, even in the most demanding conditions and environments.

Backed by exceptional engineering and technical capabilities, Air Comm Corp. designs, manufactures and supports more than 20 heating and air conditioning systems for a range of helicopters, including Augusta, Bell, Eurocopter, MD and Sikorsky. Additionally, Air Comm has specialized expertise in fluid mass analysis and electro/mechanical system design, development and production. Other capabilities include CNC tube fabrication, wire harness fabrication, circuit breaker/relay/control panel design and production and engineering services. The company is ISO9000/AS-9100 certified.