SPAES GmbH & Co. KG, January 18, 2021 - SPAES performs with their customer a cockpit conversion to a modern workplace of an Airbus BO 105 helicopter.
In the first step of the conversion of the BO 105, SPAES integrated a Garmin 500H TXi system. Therefore, the existing analog devices were removed, which creating new space and reducing weight. For primary navigation, the two GDU 700 flight displays were installed centrally in the pilots' field of view in the instrument console.
To optimize the cockpit layout, a Garmin GTN 750 COM/ NAV/ GPS was integrated on the pilot side and a GTN 650 on the co-pilot side. Additionally, a Garmin GTX 345R transponder with ADS-B out and a GRA 55 radar altimeter were installed and approved.
All necessary digital and analog navigation and communication information are now centrally transmitted to the screens.
"Due to installing the systems from one manufacturer, all relevant information can be displayed centrally in the pilot's field of view, and thereby we provide the crew with a modern and ergonomic cockpit. The integration of the Garmin systems into the BO 105 has created an optimal workstation for our customer's pilots, " says Joachim Schanz CEO of SPAES GmbH & Co. KG.
The certification of the G500H TXi was carried out via a Major Change with the German Federal Aviation Office at SPAES in their own Design Organisation. System installation was carried out in the customer's own Part 145 Maintenance Organisation.
The other installed Garmin systems of the BO 105 were approved by Minor Change also in the Part 21J Design Organisation of SPAES.
About the company SPAES: The SPAES GmbH & Co. KG is a growing company in the aviation sector. Specialized in technical solutions, the portfolio includes products and services for aviation, but also the design and certification of devices, own products and systems as well as their integration and certification in the aircraft. These are certified according to European Technical Standard specifications (ETSO).
As an independent EASA Part 21J Design Organization SPAES offers the execution of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), Minor Change and Minor Repair for the areas of avionics, cabin, structure, electrical systems, night vision imaging systems and medical equipment.
In our own EASA Part 21G Production Organization we manufacture customer specific and own products as well as installation KIT's with EASA Form 1, which are installed in the aircraft by Part 145 companies. Joachim Schanz, Managing Director SPAES GmbH & Co. KG, founded the company in Mannheim in 2014. In 2019 the headquarters was moved from Mannheim to Karlsruhe.
In the first step of the conversion of the BO 105, SPAES integrated a Garmin 500H TXi system. Therefore, the existing analog devices were removed, which creating new space and reducing weight. For primary navigation, the two GDU 700 flight displays were installed centrally in the pilots' field of view in the instrument console.
To optimize the cockpit layout, a Garmin GTN 750 COM/ NAV/ GPS was integrated on the pilot side and a GTN 650 on the co-pilot side. Additionally, a Garmin GTX 345R transponder with ADS-B out and a GRA 55 radar altimeter were installed and approved.
All necessary digital and analog navigation and communication information are now centrally transmitted to the screens.
"Due to installing the systems from one manufacturer, all relevant information can be displayed centrally in the pilot's field of view, and thereby we provide the crew with a modern and ergonomic cockpit. The integration of the Garmin systems into the BO 105 has created an optimal workstation for our customer's pilots, " says Joachim Schanz CEO of SPAES GmbH & Co. KG.
The certification of the G500H TXi was carried out via a Major Change with the German Federal Aviation Office at SPAES in their own Design Organisation. System installation was carried out in the customer's own Part 145 Maintenance Organisation.
The other installed Garmin systems of the BO 105 were approved by Minor Change also in the Part 21J Design Organisation of SPAES.
About the company SPAES: The SPAES GmbH & Co. KG is a growing company in the aviation sector. Specialized in technical solutions, the portfolio includes products and services for aviation, but also the design and certification of devices, own products and systems as well as their integration and certification in the aircraft. These are certified according to European Technical Standard specifications (ETSO).
As an independent EASA Part 21J Design Organization SPAES offers the execution of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), Minor Change and Minor Repair for the areas of avionics, cabin, structure, electrical systems, night vision imaging systems and medical equipment.
In our own EASA Part 21G Production Organization we manufacture customer specific and own products as well as installation KIT's with EASA Form 1, which are installed in the aircraft by Part 145 companies. Joachim Schanz, Managing Director SPAES GmbH & Co. KG, founded the company in Mannheim in 2014. In 2019 the headquarters was moved from Mannheim to Karlsruhe.
Garmin G500H TXi on Bo105 helicopter
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| Has this modification retained the aircraft's IFR certification? |
| Good to see the ‘classic’ mast moment gauge remains unchanged. |
| Very nice , all that kit probably worth more than the airframe ? Bo105 great little aircraft ! |
| all that tech and a wet oil system with air in it for Tq indicator |
| what about the rest of the dials LOL |
| LOL |
| Love this - the old Bolkow is a great machine, my only question is - how vibration proof is this equipment??? That rigid head sends a lot of its vibration through the fuselage |
| cool! 😎 |
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