Summary: Hughes 369D Helicopter Interior Refurbishment
This project involved the interior refurbishment of a Hughes 369D helicopter for a client in Alberta, Canada. The interior overhaul included seating, carpets, overcovers, pockets, and control boots, all styled in a sleek black and red color scheme, which is echoed throughout the aircraft.
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Seating:
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The helicopter features a 3-place forward bench seat and an aft Generation I bench seat with a split backrest.
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Seat Covers: Crafted from black leather (ADI-1091) with red leather inserts (ADI-3011), the seats feature red decorative stitching and three vertical stitch lines on the inserts to break up the panels.
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The MD Helicopters logo is embossed on the upper backrest of the two forward outboard seats and two backrests of the aft seats.
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Sheepskin Overcovers: Black sheepskin overcovers were added to the pilot and co-pilot seats, complementing the overall color scheme.
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Carpets:
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The carpets in the helicopter were made from black city carpet, edged with red mesh binding, enhancing the bold design.
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Pockets:
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The cabin's bulkhead divides the space, and the indent on the bulkhead opposite the aft seats features a pocket made from black leather with red stitching. The backing panel of the pocket was wrapped in matching leather.
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Control Boots:
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Pilot and co-pilot control boots were made from black synthetic stretchy fabric, offering flexibility for control movements. The boots also feature black leather reinforcement around the controls to withstand high wear.
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This interior overhaul combines luxury, comfort, and durability, with careful attention to detail in each element, ensuring both a striking appearance and practical use for the helicopter crew.
