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In
1994 Robinson Helicopter Company moved into a new 260,000 square foot
manufacturing facility at the
Torrance
Airport
in
Southern California
. To meet the growing demand for the R44, Robinson added another new
220,000 square foot facility in 2004
The
modern factory, designed for Robinson’s specialized manufacturing
requirements, is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment,
including extensive use of computer numerically controlled (CNC)
machining centers. Two dynamometer test cells are used in the overhaul
center for precision engine testing.
Robinson’s
commitment to quality placed it among the first American aerospace
companies to be awarded ISO 9001 certification for design,
manufacturing, and service of helicopters. To maintain the highest
quality standards, most operations; including welding, machining,
assembly, painting and flight testing, are performed on site at the
Torrance factory.
Robinson Helicopter Company of Torrance, California, has produced over
5,400 helicopters and is currently the world’s leading producer of
civil helicopters.
Robinson is known worldwide for its high performance, reliable
helicopters. The two-seat Model R22 has the lowest acquisition and
operating costs of any production helicopter. It holds every world
record in its weight class, including speed, altitude and distance. The
four-seat Model R44 was introduced in 1993. With a fast 130 mph cruise
speed and hydraulic controls, it has the same performance and handling
characteristics that expensive turbine helicopters have, but at
one-third the cost. The R44 has been the world’s top-selling
helicopter for the past four years.
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