What it approves
lnstallation of Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Compatible modifications
What the certificate says
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United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate Number: SR00713DE
February 10, 2010 Date Reissued:
Date of Issuance: August 6, 2010 Date Amended:
December 28, 2012; December 20, 2018 By Direction of the Administrator
Signature
Title Michael R. Giambrocco, ODA administrator Air Methods Corporation, ODA-635841-NM
FAA Form 8110-2 (5/14) Page 1 of 3
This certificate, issued to: Air Methods Corporation 5500 South Quebec Street Suite 300 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Part 27* of the Federal Aviation Regulations. *See Page 3
Original Product – Type Certificate Number: Make: Airbus Helicopters H9EU Model: EC130B4 Description of Type Design Change:
Installation of Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Compatible Modifications in accordance with the aircraft applicable Light Source Control Drawing as identified on Master Drawing List, Air Methods Corporation Document Number 721-9028, Revision IR dated 07/30/2010, or later FAA approved revision.
1. Installation of the NVG Compatible Modifications does not include or imply approval for flight operations with NVG. The operator must receive approval from their Civil Aviation operational authority to operate with NVG. Any deviation to the cockpit/cabin configuration specified in the type design of this STC may affect the compatibility with NVG and may require a re-evaluation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Once the aircraft is modified with this STC, any future modification to the aircraft may also affect compatibility with NVG and may require re-evaluation by the FAA.
2. The installer must determine whether this design change is compatible with previously approved modifications.
3. A copy of this certificate must be maintained as part of the permanent records for the modified rotorcraft.
4. FAA approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement (RFMS) 080-0485, Rev IR, dated May 28, 2010, or later FAA approved revision, is required for this installation.
(Limitations and Conditions continued on page 3 of 3)
FAA Form 8110-2 (5/14) Page 2 of 3
Transfer the ownership of Supplemental Type Certificate Number: SR00713DE
To (Name and address of transferee)
From (Name and address of grantor)
United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate (Continuation Sheet) Number: SR00713DE
FAA Form 8110-2 (5/14) Page 3 of 3
5. FAA accepted Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) 050-0550. Refer to MDL 721-9028, Revision IR dated 7/30/2010, or later FAA approved revision, for appropriate ICA revision and serial number specific Light Source Control Drawing.
6. If the holder agrees to permit another person to use this certificate to alter a product, the holder must give the other person written evidence of that permission.
Certification Basis:
Based on 14 CFR §§ 21.115 and 21.101, and the FAA policy for significant changes in FAA Order 8110.48, the certification basis for the Airbus Helicopters Model EC130B4 installation of Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Compatible Modifications is as follows:
a. The type certification basis for Airbus Helicopters EC130B4 is shown on TCDS H9EU for parts not changed or not affected by the change.
b. The certification basis for parts changed or affected by the change since the reference date of application, February 10, 2010, is based upon part 27 as amended by Amendment 27-44. Based on 14 CFR §§ 21.115 and 21.101, and the FAA policy for significant/not significant changes in FAA Order 8110.48, the certification basis for this modification was determined to be:
Regulations at the latest amendment level -NONE
Regulations at an intermediate amendment level -NONE
Regulations at the amendment level in TCDS H9EU -ALL
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Approved models · 1
| Make | Model | Data sheet |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus Helicopters | EC 130 B4 | H9EU |
Every issue · 2
DRS keeps each issue of an STC as its own record, with its own certificate and attachments.
| Date | Status | Files |
|---|---|---|
| December 20, 2018 | Amended, current | Certificate |
| December 28, 2012 | Amended, earlier issue | Certificate |