Boost Systems, April 14, 2021 - Vancouver, BC - Boost Human External Cargo Systems the global leader in the provision of the most advanced, fully certified Human External Cargo (HEC) Systems and training services for the Search and Rescue, public safety, utility and defense sectors has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for its the Bell 212 and 412, 412CF, 412EP series HEC systems. (STC: SR04616NY).
Boost Systems’ Bell 212 and 412 HEC installations and Personnel Carrying Device Systems (PCDS) are compliant to FAR 29.865 (FAR 27.865 for its other helicopter HEC systems) and FAA AC133-1B HEC standards.
“With approximately 400 operationally versatile Bell 212 and 412 helicopters successfully conducting operations in arenas including National Defense, Law Enforcement, Coast Guard applications and various utility roles, we are excited to introduce this fully-compliant dual hook HEC system to the US HEC industry, while offering enhanced levels of support to operators via this new system, as well as in the provision of training and personnel carrying device systems (PCDS). We anticipate that the 212/412 will be successfully adopted among the industry’s leaders in 2021 due to its load capacity and inherent system and fleet flexibility over the competition,” states Dave McGrath, Senior Director of Business Development and Sales for Boost Systems.
Jeff Yarnold, Vice President-Operations for Boost Systems expands on this, saying, “our goal of introducing the Bell 212 and Bell 412 HEC in the US was strategically set to coincide with another key market offering; our new-to-market insulated PCDS, that includes our clear urethane longlines manufactured and tested to ASTM F1707-12, IEC 62192:2009 and Category 4 Arc Flash Resistance to 45 cal/cm²
Yarnold explains that when used in combination with a proven workhorse helicopter like the Bell 212/412, Boost Systems offers a full-spectrum human external cargo option that offers Bell 212 and 412 operators the safest and most effective, fully FAA-compliant system available. “Our HEC system offers improved safety and design, cost savings, and flexible and efficient use, particularly when employed across multiple aircraft in a fleet – all backed with our newest offering – our FAA approved, insulated PCDS.
Boost Systems’ Bell 212/412 HEC system is recommended for use for CFR Part 133 external load missions including SAR, Law Enforcement and Rescue HEC operations as well as cargo transport, utility line work including powerline maintenance and forestry operations.
Boost Systems offers HEC equipment for the AS350, AS355, H125, Bell 206L, Bell 212, Bell 407, Bell 412 and MD500 series helicopters. All systems are fully certified and compliant to FAR 27.865/29.865 and FAA AC133-1B HEC standards.
About Boost Human: Boost Human External Cargo Systems Inc. is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company was founded to provide rescue, public safety & industry teams with the most advanced, fully certified Human External Cargo Systems & training available.
Boost Systems works with top industry engineers, pilots, & technicians to develop systems & training that exceed industry standards, & enables HEC users to reduce risk, exposure & perform their missions safely & efficiently.
Boost Systems’ Bell 212 and 412 HEC installations and Personnel Carrying Device Systems (PCDS) are compliant to FAR 29.865 (FAR 27.865 for its other helicopter HEC systems) and FAA AC133-1B HEC standards.
“With approximately 400 operationally versatile Bell 212 and 412 helicopters successfully conducting operations in arenas including National Defense, Law Enforcement, Coast Guard applications and various utility roles, we are excited to introduce this fully-compliant dual hook HEC system to the US HEC industry, while offering enhanced levels of support to operators via this new system, as well as in the provision of training and personnel carrying device systems (PCDS). We anticipate that the 212/412 will be successfully adopted among the industry’s leaders in 2021 due to its load capacity and inherent system and fleet flexibility over the competition,” states Dave McGrath, Senior Director of Business Development and Sales for Boost Systems.
Jeff Yarnold, Vice President-Operations for Boost Systems expands on this, saying, “our goal of introducing the Bell 212 and Bell 412 HEC in the US was strategically set to coincide with another key market offering; our new-to-market insulated PCDS, that includes our clear urethane longlines manufactured and tested to ASTM F1707-12, IEC 62192:2009 and Category 4 Arc Flash Resistance to 45 cal/cm²
Yarnold explains that when used in combination with a proven workhorse helicopter like the Bell 212/412, Boost Systems offers a full-spectrum human external cargo option that offers Bell 212 and 412 operators the safest and most effective, fully FAA-compliant system available. “Our HEC system offers improved safety and design, cost savings, and flexible and efficient use, particularly when employed across multiple aircraft in a fleet – all backed with our newest offering – our FAA approved, insulated PCDS.
Boost Systems’ Bell 212/412 HEC system is recommended for use for CFR Part 133 external load missions including SAR, Law Enforcement and Rescue HEC operations as well as cargo transport, utility line work including powerline maintenance and forestry operations.
Boost Systems offers HEC equipment for the AS350, AS355, H125, Bell 206L, Bell 212, Bell 407, Bell 412 and MD500 series helicopters. All systems are fully certified and compliant to FAR 27.865/29.865 and FAA AC133-1B HEC standards.
About Boost Human: Boost Human External Cargo Systems Inc. is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company was founded to provide rescue, public safety & industry teams with the most advanced, fully certified Human External Cargo Systems & training available.
Boost Systems works with top industry engineers, pilots, & technicians to develop systems & training that exceed industry standards, & enables HEC users to reduce risk, exposure & perform their missions safely & efficiently.
See also |
Boost Systems Bell 212
Bell 412
FAA Federal Aviation Administration 
Helicopters Parts Human Cargo Dual Hook for Bell 212/412
Canada Approval for PCDS on Bell Medium and H145
