SPAES GmbH & Co. KG, August 20, 2024 - SPAES has recently completed the design and manufacturing of five medical racks in a MD 902 helicopters for Heli Austria.
These MD 902 helicopters are vital for HEMS missions and have been upgraded to include additional medical equipment, such as three essential units, two storage bags, and two oxygen bottles.
The medical rack is placed in the passenger compartment between two rear facing seats and oriented against the flight direction. It securely holds a Defigard Touch 7 unit, a WEINMANN MEDUMAT Standard² unit, and a BOSCAROL BSU212 OB 10000 FM MSU unit. This setup ensures that critical medical devices are easily accessible during flights. It offers flexible configuration options that allows for a variable arrangement of devices to meet specific operational needs.
The project began with receiving precise dimensions and requirements from Heli Austria. SPAES then created a preliminary design, which was followed by the construction of a mockup using aluminum, Styrofoam, and 3D-printed parts. This mockup was tested directly in the helicopter to ensure fit and functionality. Based on feedback from the customer, the design was refined, and the final version was produced.
The first rack was assembled and tested on-site with the customer, allowing for minor adjustments before the remaining four racks were constructed. Each rack underwent functionality testing to ensure that every mount and unit performed as expected before the final delivery to Heli Austria.
The rack is designed to be both robust and adaptable. The adjustable length ensures a customizable fit for ceiling attachment. The project was completed within SPAES’ own EASA Part 21J Design Organisation and its own EASA Part 21G Production Organisation.
Heli-Austria MD902 rescue helicopter
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.
These MD 902 helicopters are vital for HEMS missions and have been upgraded to include additional medical equipment, such as three essential units, two storage bags, and two oxygen bottles.
The medical rack is placed in the passenger compartment between two rear facing seats and oriented against the flight direction. It securely holds a Defigard Touch 7 unit, a WEINMANN MEDUMAT Standard² unit, and a BOSCAROL BSU212 OB 10000 FM MSU unit. This setup ensures that critical medical devices are easily accessible during flights. It offers flexible configuration options that allows for a variable arrangement of devices to meet specific operational needs.
The project began with receiving precise dimensions and requirements from Heli Austria. SPAES then created a preliminary design, which was followed by the construction of a mockup using aluminum, Styrofoam, and 3D-printed parts. This mockup was tested directly in the helicopter to ensure fit and functionality. Based on feedback from the customer, the design was refined, and the final version was produced.
The first rack was assembled and tested on-site with the customer, allowing for minor adjustments before the remaining four racks were constructed. Each rack underwent functionality testing to ensure that every mount and unit performed as expected before the final delivery to Heli Austria.
The rack is designed to be both robust and adaptable. The adjustable length ensures a customizable fit for ceiling attachment. The project was completed within SPAES’ own EASA Part 21J Design Organisation and its own EASA Part 21G Production Organisation.
Heli-Austria MD902 rescue helicopter
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.
See also |
MD902 Explorer in
SPAES 
Air Medical Ambulance Services MD900/902 Explorer in
Heli Austria GmbH 
Helicopters Parts 
