Helicopter Bolt Cost: Why One Bolt Costs $8,000 How certification, traceability, testing, and low-volume production make some helicopter fasteners cost thousands of dollars, and why you cannot substitute generic hardware. A helicopter bolt can cost $8,000 because the price reflects certification, traceability, specialized materials and processing, and liability in a safety-critical, low-volume industry. In many cases the metal itself is a small fraction of helicopter bolt cost, the majority is the documentation and quality assurance needed to prove the part is airworthy.

Ever seen a single bolt priced at $8,000? In helicopters, there’s a reason. From certification to traceability and tiny production runs, here’s what drives the cost—and why swapping parts isn’t an option. #AerospaceFasteners #AS9100 #FAA8130_3 #HelicopterBolt #PMAparts