The Carson Helicopters S-61 Composite Tail Rotor Blades were certified in 2018. The blades include:

• Direct bolt-on replacement

• Measured in flight (OGE) performance increase of 200 lbs

• Improved tail rotor authority

• Significantly improved erosion protection

• Replaceable nickel abrasion strip

• Significantly improved damage/flaw tolerance

• Reduced maintenance / replacement costs