2026. 10. 18.
3D-Printed Helicopter Duct Receives Regulatory Approval
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Australia’s Plane Support secured CASA approval for a 3D-printed air-conditioning duct for a 214B helicopter.
Australia’s Plane Support secured CASA approval for a 3D-printed air-conditioning duct for a 214B helicopter.
What is new?
Aerospace replacement parts require more than dimensional accuracy: traceable production and regulatory acceptance matter. Plane Support developed an air-conditioning duct for a 214B helicopter and received approval from Australia’s aviation regulator CASA.
3DPS perspective
Real-world suitability should be evaluated against production, cost and reliability data as these become available.
