5 August 2020: Wilson Construction recently got the delivery of the state-of-art upgraded MD 530F model helicopter. MD Helicopters (MDHI) overhauled and converted the MD 500E helicopter to an FAA-certified MD 530F model. The conversion was carried out at MD Helicopters’ Mesa-Arizona manufacturing and completions centre. Upon completion of this conversion, the Wilson Construction rotorcraft fleet will include three MD 500E and three MD 530F helicopters. This E to F conversion included an engine upgrade from the Rolls Royce 250-C20B to the more powerful RR250-C30, replacement of the main rotor and tail rotor blades, upgraded F model main rotor gearbox and an On-board Systems Dual Cargo Hook. Apart from this, there was an addition of overall interior and exterior refresh with a new 3-color paint scheme, updated interior paint, new seating and updated flight controls.
“The E-to-F conversion program is one of our most popular and valuable aftermarket services,” said Nick Nenadovic, Vice President of Aftermarket & Customer Support for MD Helicopters, Inc. “This unique-to-MD Helicopters capability is an outstanding resource for E-model operators who want to affordably upgrade the capability of their aircraft with minimal downtime.”
“The simplicity and reliability of our MD 500-series aircraft is really the backbone of our nationwide operations,” said Ron Stewart, Director of Operations of Wilson Construction. “Often tasked to work in extreme environments, the conversion of this aircraft to a truly, like-new MD 530F will allow us to maintain our high level of availability and outstanding
For over 20 years, Wilson Construction has been a leader in delivering safe and efficient helicopter operations in the electric utility construction industry. With a fleet of seven helicopters, including six MDHI-brand aircraft, Wilson’s veteran pilots complete complex jobs safely and efficiently in sometimes extreme and harsh conditions.
