Tangerang, September 9 th 2025 – PT Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia Tbk (GMF), through its Defence Industry business line, has successfully completed the maintenance of a Bell 412 helicopter with registration code HA-5230. The work, which included maintenance for 5,000 flight hours/5 years inspection, was completed on time in accordance with the agreed turnaround time (TAT) of 186 days. The helicopter was officially handed over by GMF to the Indonesian Army Aviation Centre (Puspenerbad) at the Indonesian Army Aviation Headquarters (Mako Puspenerbad) and was received directly by the Commander of Puspenerbad, Major General Zainuddin.
The completion of the fourth helicopter is part of a contract for the total maintenance of eight Bell 412 helicopters belonging to the Indonesian Army. After the first four units have been successfully completed, GMF will continue working on the remaining four units, starting with two units in September 2025 and followed by the other units in stages.
GMF’s CEO, Andi Fahrurrozi, expressed his appreciation for the continued collaboration between GMF and the Indonesian Army. "We would like to thank Puspenerbad for the trust given to GMF in supporting the operational readiness of the national defense system. With extensive experience and strong capacity in handling Bell 412 helicopters, we are confident that we can deliver maintenance results to the highest standards for the completion of the remaining four units. GMF remains committed to providing the best maintenance services, not only to ensure the safety and reliability of the fleet but also to make a real contribution to the independence of Indonesia’s defense ecosystem," said Andi.
About 5,000 Flight Hours / 5 Years Inspection The 5,000 Flight Hours / 5 Years Inspection is a mandatory heavy maintenance check for Bell 412 helicopters, required every 5,000 flight hours or 5 years, whichever comes first. This maintenance ensures that all systems and components are in a safe and airworthy condition. The scope of work performed by GMF included airframe inspections through visual inspection, corrosion prevention, and NDT; overhaul of major components including power train, rotors, power plant, and flight control; maintenance of electrical and avionics systems; as well as rotor track and balancing processes. Additionally, weight and balance checks, servicing, and operational checks of all systems were carried out to ensure the helicopter’s airworthiness.
With the successful completion of this maintenance, GMF has reaffirmed its position as a strategic partner of Indonesia's defence through reliable, professional, and international standard aircraft maintenance services. This success also proves GMF's capabilities as an integrated MRO that is able to meet the needs of various sectors, ranging from defence, general aviation, to industrial solutions
