SPAES GmbH & Co. KG, June 24, 2024 - In a recent project, SPAES completed a NVIS (Night Vision Imaging Systems) certification of preinstalled tactical radios in a MD 902 Helicopter for a customer in its own EASA Part 21J Design Organisation.
This certification ensures that the radios are fully compatible with night vision equipment and that the helicopter can operate during nighttime missions.
To achieve this certification, SPAES installed NVIS filters on the tactical radios, including the Ascom SE 550, Motorola MTP3550, and Motorola MTM800/5400 models. These radios are placed in the center console of the cockpit to provide optimal accessibility and usability for the crew.
To validate the effectiveness of the NVIS integration, a NVIS ground test was conducted. This involved testing the radios under simulated night flight conditions to ensure they met all operational requirements and standards for NVIS compatibility. To provide accurate assessments under varying light intensities, the ground evaluation setup created a controlled environment completely sealed off from external light sources. This realistic testing scenario produced reliable results that mirrored real-world conditions.
Moreover, SPAES assessed the compatibility of Night Vision Goggles with the aircraft's cockpit lighting. By identifying and addressing any potential issues, SPAES enhanced the safety and operational capabilities for pilots using NVGs and ensured readability of instruments and displays without compromise.
Helicopter tactical radio
About the company SPAES: SPAES GmbH & Co. KG is a growing company in the aviation industry. Specialized in tactical mission equipment and medical systems, the portfolio includes products and services, but also design and certification of special equipment, own products and EMS systems as well as their integration and certification in airplanes and helicopters which will be certified in accordance with European aviation norms and standards.
As an independent EASA Part 21J Design Organization SPAES offers the execution of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), Minor Change and Minor Repair in the area of avionics, cabin interior, structure, electrical systems, NVIS and medical equipment.
In our own EASA Part 21G Production Organization we manufacture customer specific and own products as well as installation KITs with CoC or EASA Form 1, which are installed in the aircraft by Part 145 Organizations.
Joachim Schanz, owner and CEO of SPAES, founded the company in Mannheim in 2014. In 2019 the headquarters was moved from Mannheim to Karlsruhe.
This certification ensures that the radios are fully compatible with night vision equipment and that the helicopter can operate during nighttime missions.
To achieve this certification, SPAES installed NVIS filters on the tactical radios, including the Ascom SE 550, Motorola MTP3550, and Motorola MTM800/5400 models. These radios are placed in the center console of the cockpit to provide optimal accessibility and usability for the crew.
To validate the effectiveness of the NVIS integration, a NVIS ground test was conducted. This involved testing the radios under simulated night flight conditions to ensure they met all operational requirements and standards for NVIS compatibility. To provide accurate assessments under varying light intensities, the ground evaluation setup created a controlled environment completely sealed off from external light sources. This realistic testing scenario produced reliable results that mirrored real-world conditions.
Moreover, SPAES assessed the compatibility of Night Vision Goggles with the aircraft's cockpit lighting. By identifying and addressing any potential issues, SPAES enhanced the safety and operational capabilities for pilots using NVGs and ensured readability of instruments and displays without compromise.
Helicopter tactical radio
About the company SPAES: SPAES GmbH & Co. KG is a growing company in the aviation industry. Specialized in tactical mission equipment and medical systems, the portfolio includes products and services, but also design and certification of special equipment, own products and EMS systems as well as their integration and certification in airplanes and helicopters which will be certified in accordance with European aviation norms and standards.
As an independent EASA Part 21J Design Organization SPAES offers the execution of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), Minor Change and Minor Repair in the area of avionics, cabin interior, structure, electrical systems, NVIS and medical equipment.
In our own EASA Part 21G Production Organization we manufacture customer specific and own products as well as installation KITs with CoC or EASA Form 1, which are installed in the aircraft by Part 145 Organizations.
Joachim Schanz, owner and CEO of SPAES, founded the company in Mannheim in 2014. In 2019 the headquarters was moved from Mannheim to Karlsruhe.
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