Alpine Aerotech, May 02, 2022 - Kelowna, BC — ALPINE AEROTECH has officially received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for the installation of Garmin GTX 3X5 ADS-B Transponder systems on Bell Medium platforms.
The ADS-B Transponder STC, originally approved in 2020 for Bell 205, 212, and 412 helicopters, now supports ADS-B IN/OUT, Diversity Antennas, WAAS GPS inputs, and NVG compatibility.
This highly configurable approval allows for the installation of either panel or remote mounted Line Replaceable Unit’s (LRU’s) with integration to additional control panels.
When installed, the kit provides a one-box solution that enables owners and operators to meet ADS-B requirements.
“This is a great enhancement to our existing TCCA/FAA/EASA STC” explains Bert Geofroy, Avionics Manager at Alpine Aerotech.
“The modification now certifies the installation of all GTX 335 & 345 models so we are able to offer our customers a vast array of capabilities and configurations making it easy to find the best fit for their operations”
About Alpine Aerotech LP: Alpine Aerotech LP provides comprehensive maintenance support for leading helicopter makes and models worldwide, operating with airworthiness certifications including Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency, National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil, Civil Aviation Authority of Egypt, Civil Aviation Authority of Papua New Guinea and Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands.
The ADS-B Transponder STC, originally approved in 2020 for Bell 205, 212, and 412 helicopters, now supports ADS-B IN/OUT, Diversity Antennas, WAAS GPS inputs, and NVG compatibility.
This highly configurable approval allows for the installation of either panel or remote mounted Line Replaceable Unit’s (LRU’s) with integration to additional control panels.
When installed, the kit provides a one-box solution that enables owners and operators to meet ADS-B requirements.
“This is a great enhancement to our existing TCCA/FAA/EASA STC” explains Bert Geofroy, Avionics Manager at Alpine Aerotech.
“The modification now certifies the installation of all GTX 335 & 345 models so we are able to offer our customers a vast array of capabilities and configurations making it easy to find the best fit for their operations”
About Alpine Aerotech LP: Alpine Aerotech LP provides comprehensive maintenance support for leading helicopter makes and models worldwide, operating with airworthiness certifications including Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency, National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil, Civil Aviation Authority of Egypt, Civil Aviation Authority of Papua New Guinea and Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands.
Bell 212 helicopter
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Alpine Aerotech Alpine Helicopters
Garmin Transponders for Bell Helicopters