Patent US 6,824,151

A fixture for transporting helicopter blades preferably includes a base, at least two retaining plates, and at least four casters. The base preferably includes two side members, two end members, and at least one cross member. Each retaining plate preferably includes at least one stabilator slot, at least four rotor blade slots, and at least two tail rotor blade slots. Each slot preferably includes a flange member which extends beyond the thickness of the retaining member. A nonabrasive material or nonabrasive coating is applied to an inside surface of each flange member to prevent damage to the helicopter blades.