What it approves
Fabrication of Helipod external cargo pod
What the certificate says
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United States of America Department of Transportation_Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate Number SR01418SE
This certificate, issued to Simplex Manufacturing 13340 NE Whitaker Way Portland, OR 97230 Part 27 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Original Product⎯Type Certificate Number: H11NM Make: Robinson Model: R44 & R44 II
Description of the Type Design Change: Fabrication of Helipod external cargo pod in accordance with Helipod USA Master Drawing List No. MDL NW011-HP-25-005, revision 1, dated June 2, 2004 or later FAA-approved revision; and installation of this system in accordance with Helipod USA Installation Document NW011-HP-25- 008, revision NC, dated May 2, 2004, or later FAA-approved revision. This modification must be maintained in accordance with Helipod USA Instructioins for Continued Airworthiness Document No. NW011-HP-25-007, revision NC, dated May 3, 2004, or later FAA-approved revision.
Limitations and Conditions: Approval of this change in type design applies to Robinson R44 and R44 II rotorcraft listed above only. This approval should not be extended to other rotorcraft of this model on which other previously approved modifications are incorporated unless it is determined by the installer that the relationship between this change and any of those other previously approved modifications, including changes in type design, will introduce no adverse effect upon the airworthiness of that helicopter.
If the holder agrees to permit another person to use this certificate to alter the product, the holder shall give the other person written evidence of that permission.
Rotorcraft modified in accordance with this STC must be operated in accordance with an FAA-approved copy of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement (RFMS) for Robinson R44 with single or dual Helipods, revision NC, FAA approved May 18, 2004, or later FAA-approved revision. A copy of this certificate, FAA-approved RFMS, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness must be maintained as part of the permanent record of the modified helicopter.
Date of application: September 16, 2003 Date reissued: July 7, 2009 Date of issuance: June 9, 2004 Date amended: July 19, 2006
(Signature)
Acting Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (Title)
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| Date | Status | Files |
|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2009 | Reissued, current | Certificate |
| July 19, 2006 | Amended, earlier issue | Certificate |