True Blue Power Paving the Way for Certified Lithium-ion Products in Aviation
Source: True Blue Power, 04-Apr-13
True Blue Power today announced several Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for the TS835 Series lithium-ion emergency power supply (EPS). True Blue Power received a Part 25 STC for installation of the TS835 Series in LearJet 35/36 models and a Part 27 STC for installation in BK117 and EC145 helicopters. The company [...]
Tanis announces preheat system for Bell 429
Source: Tanis Aircraft Products, 14-Mar-13
Tanis Aircraft Products is proud to announce a Supplemental Type Certificate for the Bell 429 – Installation of Tanis Preheat System. Tanis manufactures the only heli-preheat system that thoroughly and safely heats all critical components. Helicopter preheat systems typically include heating elements for the engine, main rotor gear box, accessory gear box, tail rotor gear [...]
Honeywell receives FAA STC for AW139 Zing HUMS
Source: Honeywell, 09-Mar-13
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced that its onboard Zing Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) 1134 has received FAA approval for the Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for installation on AW139 helicopters. This STC, developed in partnership with Air Concepts International, will enable current and new production AW139 operators to select Honeywell’s Zing HUMS 1134 system at [...]
Eurocopter Canada adds new STC items for AS350, EC130 and EC120
Source: Eurocopter Canada, 05-Mar-13
With the recent certification of the 2nd Battery Installation for the EC130 B4 and the Cable Cutter installation for the AS350, Eurocopter Canada Limited (ECL) has increased the range of kitted Supplemental Type Certificates (STC’s) for Eurocopter’s AS350, EC130 and EC120 product range. With the 2nd battery installation on the EC130, operators can benefit from [...]
EASA approves Trakkabeam A800 searchlight on EC135
Source: ESG, 25-Feb-13
ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH has received an EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the integration of Trakkabeam® A800 searchlight systems on Eurocopter EC135 helicopters. The STC covers several configurations of the system to give customers a choice of how to install and control the searchlight in their EC135. The system can be controlled by pilot [...]
EASA approves Simplex AS350/AS355 aerial cleaning and de-icing System
Source: Simplex, 18-Feb-13
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has completed the validation of the Model 510 FAA STC. On February 8th, the Simplex Model 510 powerline insulator and windmill cleaning and de-icing system was granted EASA certification (EASA # 10043539) for installation and operation on AS 350 and AS 355 series aircraft. Simplex received an FAA STC [...]
EASA certifies Cobham HeliSAS™ on AS350/EC130
Source: Cobham, 18-Jan-13
Cobham has been granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for its HeliSAS™ Stability Augmentation System and Autopilot by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). STC #10049171 allows installation of HeliSAS on a significant new range of Eurocopter helicopters, including: AS350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, D, and EC130B4 models across the European Union. With more than [...]
RSG Aerodesign delivers high performance aircon on AW109E
Source: RSG Aerodesign, 08-Jan-13
RSG Aerodesign has completed delivery and installation of a high performance air conditioner systemon the A109E model. The A109series High Performance Air Conditioning System (HPACS) is a proven high capacity vapor cycle system which is FAA STC approved for the Agusta A109A, A109AII, A109C and A109E model aircraft, FAA STC No. SR00060DE.The HPAC system is an upgrade to the existing RSG Products [...]
Bell receives 407 HF Antenna STC approval
Source: Bell, 07-Jan-13
Bell Helicopter, under its Aeronautical Accessories brand, announced it received FAA/STC approval for an HF Antenna for the Bell 407 helicopter model. The HF antenna is designed to interface with many types of HF radios, thereby increasing reception in remote areas, improving safety and communications. A “towel bar style,” the HF antenna runs the full [...]
Kitchener Aero STC’s Garmin G500H in EC120
Source: Kitchener Aero, 06-Jan-13
Kitchener Aero Avionics (KAAV) – one of Canada’s premiere avionics and special missions modifiers – is pleased to announce another STC “first” with the completion of a “Glass-Cockpit” upgrade for the Eurocopter EC-120 helicopter. The heart of this mod is the Garmin G500H Flight Display system with Helicopter Synthetic Vision (HSVT), an Altitude Heading Reference [...]
RSG completes certification of AW109 secondary digital altimeter
Source: RSG AeroDesign, 23-Sep-12
RSG AeroDesign was recently awarded a contract for the FAA STC certification of the Revue Thommen AD32 Air Data Display system for the AgustaWestland model A109 helicopters. The AD32 system measures barometric altitude, airspeed and temperature in the atmosphere using integrated solid-state pressure sensors and an external temperature sensor. The Air Data Display system exceeds [...]
Simplex STC allows fire helicopter to transport passengers
Source: Simplex Aerospace, 19-Sep-12
Simplex Aerospace has received FAA STC for a hover refill pump storage latching system, called the Aft Hook™. The Aft Hook™ allows firefighting helicopter operators to store the 5″ hover pump during flight and deploy the pump upon arrival at a water fill source. When installed on a Simplex Fire Attack system equipped helicopter, the [...]
FAA approves FDC/aerofilter IBF for EC135P2
Source: FDC/aerofilter, 06-Jun-12
FDC/aerofilter is pleased to announce FAA certification of their existing EC135 inlet barrier filter system for installation on the EC135 P2 model helicopters. This latest certification milestone extends the benefits of the FDC IBF system to a broader base of operators. The FDC/aerofilter EC135 IBF system is a light weight, highly efficient inlet filtration system [...]
ASU receives Transport Canada approval for MD Explorer
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 06-Jun-12
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) have received Transport Canada approval for cockpit modifications on the MD900. ASU completed a cockpit modification for Yukon Territory based Horizon Helicopters. The MD900 will be used for Emergency Medical Services and Search and Rescue missions. “We chose ASU because they came highly recommended from a pilot that knew their work [...]
New Simplex STC for AW139 – more capacity and approved at 150 knots
Source: Simplex, 16-May-12
Simplex received FAA STC approval for several enhancements to their Fire Attack system for the AgustaWestland AW139. The new system, STC number SR02351LA, was issued on April 23th, 2012, and is the result of a partnership with AgustaWestland to take advantage of the AW139 flight speed and increased payload capacity. The enhanced AW139 Fire Attack [...]
Concorde Battery announces AW139 STC in US, Canada and Brazil
Source: Concorde Battery, 15-May-12
Concorde Battery is pleased to announce AW139 FAA approved STC SR03072NY, Transport Canada approved STC SH11-47 and Brazil ANAC STC 2012S04-04 replacing the standard nickel cadmium batteries with Concorde’s Sealed Lead Acid Recombinant Gas (RG®), Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries. SR03072NY, SH11-47 and 2012S04-04 replace the 27AH Nickel Cadmium auxiliary battery with a RG-407, 27AH [...]
FAA and Brazil’s ANAC certify Onboard Systems Bo105 hydraulic cargo hook
Source: Onboard Systems, 02-May-12
Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that its replacement hydraulic cargo hook kits for the Eurocopter BO105LS A-3 aircraft have been certified by the FAA and ANAC/Brazil and are now in production. The kits have also been submitted to Transport Canada and EASA for certification in Canada and Europe. [...]
North Flight Data Systems receives FAA STC for EC155 LARS system
Source: North Flight Data Systems, 24-Apr-12
NORTH Flight Data Systems, LLC( NORTH FDS) is pleased to announce they have received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the installation of their Lightweight Aircraft Recording (LARS) system in the Eurocopter EC155 series helicopters. In cooperation with Metro Aviation, Inc., NORTH FDS integrated their voice, video and flight data recording system into the [...]
STC for Rebtech’s Medical Infusion Pump Mount in Bell 206/407
Source: Rebtech, 16-Apr-12
As part of an ongoing expansion of product offerings, REB Technologies, Inc. (REBTECH) has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of an intravenous (IV) medical pump mounting system. The mount can accommodate up to three SPACE Infusion Pumps manufactured by the global medical products company, B. Braun Medical, Inc., and applies [...]
Japan approves Simplex Fire Attack system for AW139
Source: Simplex Aerospace, 11-Apr-12
Simplex Aerospace has received a Japanese STC for its Fire Attack system on an AgustaWestland AW139. The STC, No. STC-380-TYO, was issued on March 12, 2012. The STC will be used to install the new Simplex Aerospace Fire Attack system on three firefighting helicopters in Japan. The Simplex Aerospace tanks are the first Japanese installations [...]
Canada approves STC for Aspen Avionics Evolution Pro-H in AS350
Source: Aspen Avionics, 27-Mar-12
Aspen Avionics announced today that Aeronav Avionics Inc, a full-service avionics system repair and maintenance company, has received Transport Canada STC approval for installation of Aspen’s single Evolution Pro H Primary Flight Display, and the 1500H and 2000H dual flight display systems in the AS350 series helicopter. The installation approval allows for night VFR configuration, [...]
EASA approves 850hp engine BK117 upgrade
Source: Airwork NZ, 22-Mar-12
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the BK117-850D2 engine upgrade. This STC allows for the replacement of the standard BK117-B2 750hp engines with upgraded 850hp engines. This increase in power significantly improves One Engine Inoperative (OEI) performance, allowing the BK117-850D2 to achieve true Category A standard. The [...]
Vector receives avionics STC for Eurocopter AS332
Source: Vector Aerospace, 15-Feb-12
Richmond, BC – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com, a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and one of the world’s leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services announces it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for installation of the Skytrac ISAT 100/200 Helicopter Flight-Following and Satellite communication [...]
FAA grants STC for Appareo Vision 1000 on AW109 and AW119
Source: MSP Aero, 09-Feb-12
MSP Aero is pleased to announce that the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) has recently granted a Supplemental Type Certificate for the Appareo Vision 1000 Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) device on AgustaWestland AW109/119 series rotorcraft. The Vision 1000 is a part of Appareo Systems’ ALERTS family of FDM products. ALERTS – Aircraft Logging and Event Recording [...]
Blue Sky Network earns STC for S-92
Source: Blue Sky Network, 10-Jan-12
Satellite tracking, fleet management, and automated flight following solutions leader, Blue Sky Network announced today that its two dominant aviation products, the D1000 and ACH1000, have been certified for use on Sikorsky S-92® helicopters. The newly type-certified equipment provides S-92 helicopter operators with enhanced communication between managers and crew from anywhere in the world, adding [...]
Metro Aviation receives FAA STC for EC155B1
Source: Metro Aviation, 10-Jan-12
Metro Aviation, Inc. received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate SR09591RC (STC) for a complete Emergency Medical System kit and associated options for the Eurocopter EC155B1. This is the first EC155B1 to be equipped with an EMS package in the United States. Metro Aviation, Inc. received approval late December after five months of completing the STC [...]
Geneva Aviation wins STC approval for Absolute Fire Solutions FAST Trac
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 06-Jan-12
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that Geneva Aviation has secured Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for FAST Trac, which collects performance data from analog aircraft systems and legacy operations equipment. The FAST Trac kit, which includes both the Master Control Box (MCB) and the Remote Tap Units [...]
FAA approves Aerolite EMS interiors in AW139
Source: Aerolite, 07-Nov-11
Aerolite has received an FAA validation for a previously issued EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a new lightweight EMS interior for the AW139. The new multi-mission interior allows the full spectrum of EMS, SAR and police missions and can easily be converted from an EMS set up to an 8 or 11 passenger configuration. [...]
Guardian Mobility updates its AS350 Flight Data Monitoring STC
Source: Guardian Mobility, 29-Sep-11
Guardian Mobility today announced that its STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) for installation of its Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) equipment on the Eurocopter AS350 family of helicopters, already in service, has been modified to enhance functionality. These enhancements add real-time satellite communications and a powerful Air Data Computer. Approval is imminent. In addition to the full-featured FDM [...]
Aspen wins TSO approval for Evolution Synthetic Vision
Source: Aspen Avionics, 01-Sep-11
Aspen Avionics announced today the Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval of Evolution Synthetic Vision (ESV) for Evolution Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) and Multi-function Flight Displays (MFDs). Evolution Synthetic Vision is enabled by Software Version 2.4.x, which will be available upon Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval. FAA STC approval of ESV is imminent and shipment availability [...]
Aspen Avionics announces Canadian STC for R44
Source: Aspen Avionics, 08-Aug-11
Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display System, and Western Avionics, the largest dedicated avionics service company in Canada, have announced the Transport Canada approval for installation of Aspen’s H-series Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) and Multi-function Flight Displays (MFDs) into the Robinson R44 and R44 II model helicopters. Aspen’s H-series PFD and MFD systems [...]
Simplex granted STC for AW139 Fire Attack System
Source: Simplex, 29-Jun-11
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted STC# SR02351LA to Simplex Manufacturing for a fire attack system for the Agusta Westland AW139. The Model 326 tank is a 1st generation fire fighting water tank for the AW 139. This STC is the newest Simplex product in addition to a collection of over 150 US and foreign [...]
Sandel HeliTAWS™ receives Part 29 approval on Bell 412EP
Source: Sandel, 28-Jun-11
Sandel Avionics has announced it has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its ST3400H HeliTAWS wire and terrain safety system on a Bell 412EP helicopter. This announcement supplements an agreement Sandel has with the FAA designating Part 27 and Part 29 helicopters operating under Part 91 or Part 135 rules as candidates for [...]
ASU receive STC for firefighting Bell 205
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 13-Jun-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that they received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Bell 205A-1 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The new STC was completed for the San Diego Sherriff’s Department. This aircraft will be used for aerial firefighting, search and rescue, airborne law enforcement and hoist equipment. “This is the [...]
AS355NP added to 14 Dart Eurocopter Product STC’s
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 24-May-11
DART is pleased to announce that they have received approval to add the AS 355 NP models to their Eurocopter product line on STC’s from Transport Canada, the FAA and EASA. Recently updated with the AS355NP models are the following STC’s: From Transport Canada Round-I-Beam Skidtube™ Bearpaws Cargo Mirror Crosstube Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basket™ From the [...]
Cobham HeliSAS earns FAA certification on B206, 206L and 407
Source: Cobham, 07-Mar-11
HeliSAS, Cobham’s Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System, has been granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) status by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Bell 206B, 206L, and 407 helicopters. By reducing pilot workload and increasing aircraft stability, HeliSAS sets a new standard in helicopter safety. HeliSAS provides precise control during all modes of flight, regardless of [...]
Dart announces TC approval of Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basket™ for Bell 407s and LongRangers
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 03-Mar-11
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada approval for their Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basket™ for the Bell 206L/L1/L3/L4 and 407 model aircraft. FAA and EASA approvals are pending. The new DART Quick Release Heli-Utility-Baskets™ for light Bell aircraft feature a patent pending and innovative mounting [...]
TrueView receives Transport Canada STC for Enhanced Vision System
Source: TrueView, 25-Feb-11
TrueView Enhanced Vision Systems, LLC of Sackets Harbor, NY has obtained Transport Canada approval of their infrared enhanced vision system. The approval, STC SH10-53, compliments the existing FAA STC, #SR02601NY-D for TrueView’s Model 2061-200-320/640 system for the Bell 206 and 206L Series helicopters. About TrueView TrueView manufactures high quality, fully STC’d EVS systems in complete [...]
Dart completes STC and dealer agreement with Flightcell for satphone installation kit
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 31-Jan-11
DART Helicopter Services and its subsidiary Geneva Aviation have completed an agreement with Flightcell® International, Ltd., that will enable commercial helicopter operators to install satellite telephone capabilities quickly and easily in rotorcraft. DART and Geneva Aviation have pending Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a Flightcell “Iridium” Satellite Phone [...]
URS awarded lead acid battery maintainer STC for AS350
Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions, 21-Jan-11
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) was recently awarded a FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) their Lead Acid Battery Maintainer for the Eurocopter AS350 series helicopters. Designed specifically for Air Medical and Airborne Law Enforcement, the maintainer increases battery life and can be left on without harming the battery. The system has the provisions for shore power [...]
Simplex granted first China STC
Source: Simplex, 17-Jan-11
Simplex Manufacturing has been granted a Validation of Supplemental Type Certificate (VSTC) from the Peoples Republic of China for its Robinson R44 agricultural spray system. The VSTC makes the Simplex spray system the only approved helicopter spray system for use in China. The CAAC approved the system on December 31, 2010. Simplex has shipped one [...]
American Eurocopter announces WAAS certification on EC135 and EC145
Source: American Eurocopter, 04-Jan-11
Grand Prairie, Texas –Today, American Eurocopter’s FAA Organization Delegation Authorization (ODA) issued Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) Supplemental Type Certificates (STC’s) for both the EC135 and EC145. These STC’s have upgraded the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) single- or dual-pilot configuration and are predicated on the use of either the Garmin GNS 430W or 530W in [...]
Shadin Avionics announces Fuel Management STC for Bell 212/412
Source: Shadin Avionics, 05-Nov-10
Shadin Avionics, a global leader in aircraft fuel management solutions, announces the approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate for the installation of a Shadin Fuel Management Kit into Bell 212 and 412 model helicopters. The Bell 212/412 STC is the latest addition to Shadin’s well established portfolio of Fuel Management System STCs that includes installations [...]
Dart adds AS355NP to 8 Eurocopter product STC’s
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 25-Oct-10
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received approval to add the AS 355 NP models to their Eurocopter product line on 8 STC’s from Transport Canada, the FAA and EASA. Recently updated with the AS355NP models are the following STC’s: From Transport Canada * Bearpaws * [...]
Bond awarded EASA STC for TCAS II in Super Puma
Source: Bond Aviation Group, 19-Oct-10
Bond Aviation Group Ltd was awarded EASA STC (Supplement Type Certificate) approval for the installation of the Honeywell CAS 100 TCAS II system into the AS332 L2 Super Puma. That this programme was completed in less than six months is due, in part, to the superb support received from Honeywell and also from the EASA [...]
Rotorcraft Services Group and Garmin team to STC Garmin G500H for EC130, AS350
Source: Garmin, 30-Sep-10
Rotorcraft Services Group, Inc. (RSG), an industry leader in helicopter and aircraft services and Garmin International, Inc. have proudly teamed together to obtain FAA Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for installation of the Garmin G500H glass cockpit in the Eurocopter AS350B2, AS350B3 and EC130B4 helicopter models. Under this STC, any authorized Garmin aviation dealer can install [...]
E&B Helicopters receives Bell 407 avionics STC from EASA
Source: E&B Helicopters, 09-Sep-10
E&B Helicopters Ltd. Avionics Division is proud to announce that we have received an STC from EASA to add to our STC’s from the FAA and TC for an Audible Check Instrument warning system designed for the Bell 407. This brings another level of safety to pilots, is cost effective and easy to install. It [...]
Dart announces TC approval of B206 cable cutter kit
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 05-Sep-10
DART Helicopter Services’ announces that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received Transport Canada approval or their new Cable Cutters Kits for Bell 206A, B, L, L-1, L-3, L-4 helicopters. FAA and EASA approvals have been previously received. The Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike by providing [...]
FAA awards STC to Power Flow tuned exhaust for R22s with 160hp engines
Source: Power Flow Systems, 05-Sep-10
Following several years of development and testing, the FAA has awarded an STC to Power Flow Systems for the tuned exhaust they developed for the Robinson R22 and R22 Alpha, Beta and Mariner helicopters. Developed in partnership with Performance Aviation in New Zealand, the system allows the older R22, with the Lycoming 0-320 to perform [...]
Soloy receives EASA approval for AS350 SD1 engine conversion kit
Source: Soloy, 17-Jul-10
Soloy Aviation Solutions recently received approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for Soloy FAA STC SR00805SE. EASA STC 10028758 was issued on June 14, 2010 allowing operators to convert their existing AS350BA helicopters to the Honeywell LTS101 power. “This approval opens the way for European operators of aircraft produced under DGAC TC No. [...]
FAA extend Van Horn B206 composite tail blade STC to OH-58s
Source: Van Horn Aviation, 09-Jun-10
OH-58 helicopter operators now have an aftermarket choice for tail rotor blades. The FAA recently issued an amended Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Van Horn Aviation (VHA) 206B/L series composite tail rotor blade to include OH-58A+ and OH-58C models after reviewing flight and engineering data submitted by the company. “The City of Pasadena (California) [...]
Meeker Aviation and AirFilm Camera Systems announces new B212/B412 STC
Source: Meeker Aviation, 03-Jun-10
Meeker Aviation and Air Film Camera Systems are pleased to announce we have received: FAA / STC: SR02297LA, for our Bell212 / 412 /AB412 series helicopters, nose mount for camera / sensor /searchlights. The mount will also fit some SuperHuey, Huey II, 210, UH-1N models. The nose mount offers these distinct features: maxpayload weight135lbs will [...]
Dart Announces FAA Approval of Apical’s Cable Cutters for Bell 204, 205, 212 and 412
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 11-May-10
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received FAA approval of their Cable Cutters Kits for the Bell models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412 and 412EP . Apical’s Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike by providing the [...]
Maxcraft Avionics receives TC STC for Becker Transceiver installation
Source: Becker Avionics, 04-May-10
Becker Avionics is pleased to announce that Maxcraft Avionics Ltd near Vancouver BC, Canada, has been granted Transport Canada STC # SH09-57 for installation of the Becker Avionics AR3202 and AR3209 VHF COM Transceivers into the following helicopter models: Bell 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, 214ST, 412, 412CF, 412EP, and Sikorsky S-61L/N, S-76A/C. The [...]
Aero Dynamix awarded FAA STC for AW119 NVG system
Source: Aero Dynamix, 26-Mar-10
Aero Dynamix, Inc, (ADI) has been awarded STC approval by the FAA for the installation of a Night Vision Lighting System in an AgustaWestland AW119 MKII Helicopter for AgustaWestland. The aircraft, modified by AgustaWestland located in Philadelphia PA, was outfitted with NVG compatible lighting to provide safety enhancements for night flight operations. STC SR09519RC for [...]
United Rotorcraft Solutions awarded STC for Bell 407 lead acid battery maintainer
Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions, 24-Mar-10
DECATUR, TX, MARCH 23, 2010: United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) was awarded a FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR09567RC for their Lead Acid Battery Maintainer on March 22, 2010. The STC is for the Bell 407. Weighing less than 5 pounds, the maintainer increases battery life and can be left on without harming the battery. It [...]
EASA STC for Latitude Technologies’ SkyNode S200 Satcom System
Source: Latitude Technologies, 26-Feb-10
Latitude Technologies announced today that Norway-based Airlift AS, an international dealer for Latitude, has successfully obtained EASA STC “10028603” for the installation of Latitude Technologies’ SkyNode S200 satellite communications system. The STC covers installations in the Eurocopter AS 365 and EC 155 helicopters. Airlift AS completed an STC and installation on the Eurocopter AS332 last [...]
Aviation Specialties Unlimited Completes STC on B214ST for Evergreen Helicopters
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 25-Feb-10
Aviation Specialties Unlimited announced that it completed a supplemental type certificate (STC) on a B214ST for Evergreen Helicopters. The STC was the first of its kind in the industry for the B214ST. “This modification was a high-level NVG conversion and modernization,” said Bruce Currier, vice president of avionics for Evergreen Helicopters. “ASU is a flexible [...]
Bell STC Taps Available Power to Boost 407 Performance
Source: Bell, 23-Feb-10
Operators of Bell Helicopter’s 407 can use a new supplemental type certificate to increase the hot-and-high performance of that light, single-engine helicopter. Bell, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, on Feb. 18 gained approval of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SR095531RC-D, which allows an increase of the 407’s useful load by more than 400 pounds. [...]
Aspen Avionics and Chippewa Aerospace Partner on Helicopter STCs
Source: Aspen Avionics, 22-Feb-10
pen Avionics, Inc., manufacturer of the award-winning Evolution Flight Display System, and Chippewa Aerospace, a leading aerospace engineering service firm, announce their partnership to develop a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of the Aspen Evolution EFD1000H Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD), the EFD1000H Multi-Function Display (MFD), and the EFD500H MFD on the Robinson R22 [...]
Guardian Mobility receives STC for Eurocopter AS350, AS355
Source: Guardian Mobility, 22-Feb-10
Guardian 3 tracking devices have been granted FAA certification Guardian Mobility announced that its Guardian 3 tracking devices have been granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval by the FAA for installation in Eurocopter AS350 and AS355 model aircraft. Guardian GPS tracking devices are used in thousands of aircraft worldwide to report on their status and [...]
United Rotorcraft Solutions to finalize STC for lead acid battery maintainer
Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions, 20-Feb-10
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) expects award of a FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for their Lead Acid Battery Maintainer by March 1, 2010. The benefits of the URS battery maintainer are automatic switch-mode battery charger; input: 115VAC, output: 24VDC, 2Amp constant current, automatic cut-off and true float. It can be left on without harming the [...]
Aspen Avionics Announces STC for Bell 206 and 407
Source: Aspen Avionics, 17-Feb-10
Aspen Avionics, Inc., manufacturer of the award-winning Evolution Flight Display System, announces the approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of the Aspen EFD1000H into the Bell 206 and Bell 407 model helicopters. This STC was developed in partnership with Keystone Helicopters. The EFD1000H is the latest addition to the Evolution Flight Display [...]
Van Horn Aviation Receives STC, PMA for Aftermarket 206 Tail Rotor Blade
Source: Vertical, 30-Sep-09
The all-new VHA composite tail rotor blade incorporates several performance and maintenance-related enhancements, including a 40% reduction in noise, 15% reduction in centrifugal force, and a 5,000-hour retirement life, which is double the life of the OEM blade.
BLR Aerospace STC Expands Performance Options for Bell 204/205 Operators
Source: RotorNews, 15-Sep-09
BLR Aerospace has good news for owners and operators of Bell 204, 205A, 205A1, and 205B helicopters — especially those whose aircraft are already equipped with Dual Tailboom Strakes. The FastFin™ segment of the FastFin tail rotor enhancement and stability system has received Supplemental Type Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for installation on these [...]
Cobham Avionics (ex S-TEC Corp) Granted FAA Certification Authority
Source: Cobham, 03-Sep-09
Cobham Avionics, Mineral Wells, formerly known as S-TEC Corporation, has been authorised by the FAA as an Organisation Designation Authorisation (ODA) entity for Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) projects.
CALSTAR Leads the Way in Pioneering Helicopter Modification
Source: CALSTAR, 26-Jun-09
CALSTAR has the first helicopter in the world modified to allow for dramatically enhanced abilities and increased safety to make landings while using Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Joseph Cook, CALSTAR’s President and CEO announced today.
DART Helicopter Services Announces FAA & EASA Approval of DART’s Replacement Engine Mount Kit for Bell 205, 210
Source: Dart, 05-Jun-09
Cobham, Arrow Aviation Receive Helicopter IFR Approval for Glass Cockpit
Source: Vertical, 02-Jun-09
Dart Helicopter Services Announces Brazilian Approval of AW119 Heli-Access-Step
Source: Dart, 27-May-09
DART Helicopter Services Announces EASA Approval of DART’s Comfort Seat for the Bell 205/212/214
Source: Dart, 07-May-09
