Bell names Boeing as the authorized supplier for Bell 212 and 412 Used Serviceable Material Parts

Bell Textron, a Textron Inc. company, and Boeing signed an agreement naming Boeing as the authorized and endorsed supplier of Used Serviceable Material (USM) products for Bell 212 and Bell 412 customers and maintainers. Boeing’s proven USM program ensures Bell helicopter customers will have a continuous supply of safe, quality and dependable parts supported by its global supply chain network.

“The Bell and Boeing agreement is a significant effort in enhancing our global support to Bell customers around the globe,” said Chris Schaefer, vice president, Bell Customer Experience. “Bell will utilize Boeing’s advanced ecommerce platform, dynamic distribution model, as well as the increased parts availability to ensure our customers have ready and reliable aircraft to complete their missions.”

Boeing will offer USM parts for transactional purchase or on an exchange basis in which helicopter customers receive a repaired or overhauled component in exchange for their used core. All repaired or overhauled parts are FAA approved and processed through Bell’s Authorized Customer Service Facilities and Bell Authorized Maintenance Centers.

“Through this agreement, Boeing is creating one of the most comprehensive, global inventory pools of used helicopter parts in support of Bell customers,” said Travis Sullivan, vice president and general manager, Boeing Distribution Services. “Bell operators can now easily find the USM parts they need 24-7, through Boeing’s one-stop-shop distribution services business.”

Boeing’s exchange/rotables inventory includes a wide-ranging pool of USM rotable parts for Bell 212 and 412 helicopters, including airframe, main transmission, avionics, main rotor head, main rotor blades, tail rotor blades and gearboxes.