STC SR01653SE

Number SR01653SE

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 and installation of Helipod external cargo pod in accordance with Helipod USA Master Drawing List No. MDL NW004-HP-25-005, Revision 3, dated February 14, 2006, or later FAA-approved revision. This modification must be maintained in accordance with Helipod USA Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Document No. NW004-HP-25-007, revision NC, dated November 7, 2005, 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 Helipod II, Revision 1, FAA-approved March 2, 2006, 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: January 28, 2004 Date reissued: July 7, 2009 Date of issuance: March 6, 2006 Date amended:

(Signature)

Acting Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (Title)