Fix It Yourself
MSA Gallet Flight Helmet DIY Repair & Refurb Guide
You can handle many MSA Gallet fixes at home with basic tools and the right parts. Start with the easy wins below. If anything looks cracked, unsafe, or unclear, stop and use our repair service.
Before you start
- Tools: small Phillips screwdriver, plastic spudger, cotton swabs, isopropyl alcohol, microfiber cloth
- Work on a clean towel to avoid scratches
- Disconnect cords and remove batteries or power sources
Easy fixes first
1) Replace worn ear seals
Peel off the old seals. Clean the rim with alcohol. Align the new Boxell Comfort Ear Seals and press evenly. Check for a full seal around the ear.
2) Refresh comfort liner and pads
Swap in a fresh comfort liner. Make sure crown and side pads are centered for even pressure.
3) Smooth visor travel
Inspect tracks and screws. Replace worn hardware with the HPH Visor Tracks & Screw Set. If your outer lens is scratched, install a new outer clear lens. Add a visor cover for protection when off duty.
4) Set mic boom position
Tighten the boom so it holds position without drift. Replace a damaged boom with a metal rail mic mount. Place the mic close to the corner of your mouth and test sidetone.
5) Swap mic element and short cord
If audio is weak or noisy, install a new mic assembly like the 5701 mic with 14" cord. Confirm connectors are fully seated and strain relief is intact.
6) Replace the main comm cord
Check for kinks, cuts, or intermittent audio. Replace with a coiled main cord or a straight cord that matches your aircraft jack.
Fit and audio checks
- Mic tip near the corner of your mouth without touching skin
- Even pad pressure across the head and around the ears
- Confirm the cord path has no pinch points
- Match components to your aircraft intercom specifications. If unsure, contact us.
Cracks in the shell, delamination, damaged retention hardware, failed visor mechanism, or any impact damage should be evaluated by a technician. If you have questions, we can help.
Request a Professional RepairParts for MSA Gallet Helmet
- Boxell Comfort Ear Seals
- Comfort Liner for EVO/HPH Helmets
- HPH Visor Tracks & Screw Set
- Dual Visor Lenses - Outer Clear
- Visor Cover for HPH Series
- Metal Rail Mic Mount - Mic Boom
- Mic Assembly with 5701 Mic + 14" Cord
- 14" Microphone Cord
- Main Comm Cord - Coiled (HPH/Phoenix)
- Straight Comm Cord (HPH and similar)
If you would rather have a technician complete the work, start a repair order and we will take care of it.
Request a Professional RepairLegal disclosure: Helicopter Helmet LLC and its employees are not associated with Gentex Corporation or any of its distributors and do not represent themselves as a Factory Authorized Repair Center. Helicopter Helmet LLC does not use Gentex factory parts in the repair of your helmet and uses only commercially available parts that Helicopter Helmet LLC believes are compatible from companies such as David Clark, Acousticom, Astrocom, etc.
