RFID Tag Implementation on Bell 525

The basics of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) are discussed relative to its use in aerospace. RFID governing standards are presented with the vision of its use in the Bell 525 commercial helicopter program. Specific challenges regarding RFID implementation for part marking on the Bell 525 are put forward. These efforts are a first in the rotorcraft industry, and have made RFID a reality on the 525.