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Bruce's Custom Covers Technical Sheet
McDonnell-Douglas 500D
 
Hughes 500C Bubble Cover with Intake Add-on, Blade Ties
 

Bubble Covers are made of nylon Silver Laminate. Bruce's Custom Covers developed Silver Laminate especially for aircraft protection. The outer material is a medium weight nylon treated for ultraviolet resistance and anti-static buildup. The inner lining is brushed nylon tricot knit. Silver Laminate is extremely reflective. Tests show that the cabin interior temperature can be reduced by as much as 25 degrees. It is water, ice and snow repellent, yet it is breathable enough to allow moisture to escape from between the cover and the windshield surface. Silver Laminate contains no hydrocarbon compounds which can harm plexiglass windshields and acrylic finishes.

Blade Covers are sewn of medium weight nylon pack cloth. Cut "full" to avoid trim tab damage, blade covers can be installed from the ground with the aid of lightweight rope which is attached to the open end. Covers are cinched tight at the blade root with straps and Delrin buckles. A small opening at the tip of the cover allows for some air circulation and drainage. For operations in extremely cold weather, blade covers are fitted with full length zippers and with "boots" designed to accept a pre-heater hose.

HeatShield Interior Reflectors are made of a special laminate of metallized polyester film and closed cell foam. Less than 1/8" thick, the Reflector is stiff enough when flat to stand up against the windshield using the sunvisors and window framing only. HeatShields roll up and store in a sleeve, yet retain a memory to be flat whenever they are needed. HeatShields are an excellent short-term remedy for cockpit overheating, but use the Canopy Cover for more effective and practical protection.

 
Bubble Cover with Wire Strike detail (500D shown)
 
Engine Cover (illustration)
 
Bubble Cover with Intake Cover Add-on, Rotor Hub, Blades, Tail Rotor and Tie-Downs
 
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 Model+   Product Name   Price   Buy Now 
 500D-000  BUBBLE COVER (UPPER OAT PLACEMENT)  $655.00 
 500D-005  BUBBLE COVER WITH INTAKE COVER ADD-ON  $685.00 
 500D-007  BUBBLE COVER WITH INTAKE COVER ADD-ON & FORESTRY WINDOW  $830.00 
 500D-008  BUBBLE COVER w/Wire Strike & Forestry Window  $830.00 
 500D-010  BUBBLE COVER WITH WIRE STRIKE DETAIL  $685.00 
 500D-015  BUBBLE COVER (STANDARD TYPE, OLIVE DRAB MATERIAL)  $685.00 
 500D-020  BUBBLE COVER WITH LOGGER WINDOW ADD-ON  $830.00 
 500D-021  BUBBLE COVER (Yehnert conversion)  $685.00 
 500D-022  BUBBLE COVER (Yehnert conversion, w/intake cover add-on)  $695.00 
 500D-025  FULL FUSELAGE COVER  $4,935.00 
 500D-026  AFT FUSELAGE COVER  $2,200.00 
 500D-030  TAILBOOM COVER  $285.00 
 500D-100  INTAKE/DOGHOUSE COVER  $360.00 
 500D-101  ENGINE COVER  $475.00 
 500D-102  ENGINE COVER (INSULATED)  $820.00 
 500D-111  INTAKE COVER  $295.00 
 500D-200  EXHAUST COVER  $85.00 
 500D-300  ROTOR HUB COVER  $225.00 
 500D-400  BLADE COVERS  $485.00 
 500D-410  BLADE COVERS (COLD WEATHER TYPE)  $685.00 
 500D-420  HORIZ. STAB. COVER  $175.00 
 500D-500  BLADE TIE-DOWNS  $245.00 
 500D-600  TAIL ROTOR COVER  $145.00 
 500D-610  PITOT COVER  $45.00