MINERAL WELLS, Texas – HeliSAS, Cobham’s Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System, has been granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) status by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the Eurocopter AS350 model series and EC130 helicopters. Earlier this year, HeliSAS was STC’d on the Bell 206B, 206L, and 407 models.

HeliSAS sets a new standard in helicopter safety by reducing pilot workload and increasing aircraft stability. The two-axis system provides precise control during all modes of flight, regardless of wind conditions or shifts in weight, and is designed to be engaged at all times: “on” before takeoff and “off” after landing. If the helicopter is inadvertently flown to an extreme attitude, simply releasing the cyclic while HeliSAS is engaged will automatically return the helicopter to a near-level attitude. At a fraction of the cost and weight, HeliSAS also provides the robust autopilot functions once reserved for military or large commercial helicopter autopilot systems.

HeliSAS will be offered in the United States by authorized dealerships. DAC International is Cobham’s distributor for sales in Australia, Europe, New Zealand, and South America.
Find an authorized dealership and learn more about HeliSAS at www.cobham.com/helisas