Posted May 6 The Joint Air Support Unit (“JASU”) for the Cities of Glendale and Burbank currently has three (3) MD-520N No-Tail Rotor (NOTAR) helicopters, one of which (Helicopter N102CG) was purchased in 1998 (26 years ago) and the second helicopter (Helicopter N103CG) was purchased in 2006 (18 years ago). The Police Department has been using MD helicopters for the past 32 years. One of those helicopters (N102CG) has been in operation for 26 years and needs to be replaced because of its age and the lack of replacement parts due to the phasing out of such helicopter models by MD. Purchasing the next generation model helicopter from MD (Model MD-530F) will ensure continuity of service and will create a smooth transition as the new model has the same core design and functionality as the NOTAR. The MD-530F helicopter for the JASU will cost $5,040,000. The cost of the helicopter is split equally between Glendale and Burbank. Therefore, staff is requesting for an appropriation of $2,520,000 from the Joint Air Support Fund’s net position and $2,520,000 from the Joint Air Support Fund’s Joint Air Support Maintenance Fees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
