Helicopters - Rio Helicopter Tour
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Modern and Certified Fleet: Our fleet is comprised of Robinson R44 Raven II, Bell 206 Jet Ranger, Airbus AS350 B2 Squirrel, Agusta Westland AW190E Power Bi-turbine helicopters, chosen for their proven reliability and advanced safety features. All our aircraft are fully certified by ANAC and meet all international airworthiness directives. In-House Maintenance (or Certified Partner): Safety is never outsourced. All maintenance, preventive care, and inspections are performed at our own [Option A: ANAC-certified MRO facility] or by our trusted, ANAC-certified maintenance partner.
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Rigorous Regulatory Compliance: Our maintenance program strictly adheres to the manufacturer's standards and the regulations stipulated by ANAC's RBAC 43 (Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration). This includes:
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Scheduled Inspections: Performing all required inspections (e.g., 100-hour inspections) precisely on time.
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Exclusive Use of Certified Parts: Utilizing only original or certified spare parts with documented traceability to ensure the integrity of the aircraft.
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Trained and Dedicated Personnel: Our maintenance team is composed of highly qualified, ANAC-licensed aeronautical mechanics. They receive continuous, specialized training on our specific helicopter models, ensuring expertise that goes beyond routine checks.
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Zero Compromise Policy: We follow a zero-tolerance policy for deferring maintenance. If an aircraft does not meet our superior internal standards, it remains grounded until fully certified for return to service.
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Modern and Certified Fleet: Our tours are conducted using a fleet of modern helicopters, chosen for their proven reliability and advanced safety features. Our aircraft include the:
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Robinson R44 Raven II
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Airbus AS350 B2 Squirrel
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Bell 206 Jet Ranger
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Agusta Westland AW190E Bi-turbine (A newer model, the AW169, is likely intended for a twin-turbine; we operate the twin-engine model that provides maximum performance and redundancy.)
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All aircraft are fully certified by ANAC and meet all international airworthiness directives.
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Maintenance Rigor: A Zero-Compromise Policy: Safety is never outsourced. All maintenance, preventive care, and inspections are performed at our own ANAC-certified Maintenance Organization (MRO) facility, ensuring we maintain total control over every aspect of airworthiness.
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Adherence to Global Standards: Our maintenance program strictly adheres to the manufacturer's standards and the regulations stipulated by ANAC's RBAC 43 (Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration).
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Scheduled Inspections: We perform all required inspections (e.g., 100-hour and phase inspections) precisely on time.
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Exclusive Use of Certified Parts: We utilize only original or certified spare parts with documented traceability, guaranteeing the structural and mechanical integrity of the aircraft.
Robinson R44 - Raven II
General Characteristics
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Crew: one or two pilots
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Capacity: four, including pilot
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Payload: 748 lb (340 kg)
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Length: 38 ft 3 in (8.96 m)
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Rotor diameter: 33 ft (10.1 m)
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Tail rotor diameter: 4 ft 10 in (1.5 m)
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Height: 10 ft 9 in (3.3 m)
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Empty weight: 1,450 lb (657.7 kg)
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Loaded weight: 2,500 lb (1,134 kg)
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Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 6 cylinder, flat engine with fuel injection, 245 bhp (183 kW)


Bell 206 Jet Ranger
General characteristics
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Capacity: 1 pilot and 4 passengers;
Engine / Jet Ranger III (power): Allison 250 C20J (420 hp);
Length: Approx. 9,5 meters;
Width of the fuselage: Approx. 1,9 meter;
Main rotor diameter: Approx. 10 meters;
Cruising speed: Approx. 220 km / h;
Range: Approx. 540 km (crowded / 75% power / with reservations);
Maximum take-off weight: Approx. 1,400 kg;
Service ceiling: Approx. 4,000 meters;


Airbus AS350 B2 Squirrel
General Characteristics
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Crew: 1
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Capacity: 5
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Length: 10.93 m[95] (35 ft 10½ in)
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Rotor diameter: 10.7 m (35 ft 1 in)
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Height: 3.14 m (10 ft 3½ in)
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Disc area: 89.75 m² (966.1 sq ft)
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Empty weight: 1,174 kg (2,588 lb)
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Max. takeoff weight: 2,250 kg (4,960 lb)
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Powerplant: 1 × Turbomeca Arriel 2B turboshaft, 632 kW (847 shp)


Agusta Westland AW190E Power Bi-turbine
Crew: 2 pilots
Capacity: 6 passengers
Length: 11.448 m (fuselage)
Height: 3.50 m
Empty weight: 1,590 kg (3,510 lb)
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW): 2,850 kg (6,280 lb)
Engine: 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206C turboshaft engines


