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STC awarded to United Rotorcraft Solutions and partner Ahlers Aerospace for EC135 NVG lighting
Decatur, TX, October 28, 2008: United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS), and partner Ahlers Aerospace were awarded a FAA Supplemental Type Certificate for their Night Vision Lighting modifications on the Eurocopter EC135.
The STC, awarded on October 24th, incorporated the modification design utilizing filters that are externally mounted reducing installation time and cost. The external filters allow the modified component to remain generic thus retaining the advantages of local repair and/or overhaul. The filter material used greatly improves day light readability.
During this STC approval process the FAA required the use of the only TSO'd Night Vision Goggles for flight evaluation. These goggles are the NIVISYS NVAG-6 Night Vision Aviator Goggles of which URS is the preferred distributor.
This is the fifth STC for night vision modifications awarded to URS and Ahlers. They now hold FAA certification on the Bell 407 and 206 models and the Eurocopter AS350B2/B3, BK117 and EC135. STC's are pending for the Bell 412, 430 and the Eurocopter EC120, EC130 and EC145 with award expected in the near future.
United Rotorcraft Solutions, FAA Repair Station UX9R241Y, provides aircraft completions and refurbishment services, systems integration, maintenance, component overhaul, customized interior installations and unsurpassed exterior finishing on most model helicopters. They also offer FAA approved NVG compatible lighting systems for many model helicopters and are the preferred distributor for the ONLY FAA TSO'd Night Vision Goggles, the NIVISYS NVAG-6 Night Vision Aviator Goggles.
Ahlers Aerospace is a manufacturer of TSO, PMA aircraft instrumentation, Lighting specialist and instrument/accessory overhaul facility.
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