What it approves
Installation of Human External Cargo (HEC) system
What the certificate says
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United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate Number: SR02796SE FAA Form 8110-2 (03/21) Page 1 of 3 This certificate issued to: Boost Systems LLC 3035 Island Crest Way Mercer Island, WA 98040 * of * .
Make: * * See attached FAA Approved Model List (AML) SR02796SE for approved aircraft models and applicable airworthiness regulations.
Installation of Human External Cargo (HEC) system in accordance with Boost Systems Master Data List (MDL) as listed on AML SR02796SE; and Boost Systems Modification Instructions MI-1963-UH1, Revision IR, dated December 19, 2022, or later FAA-approved revision. Operation must be in accordance with Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement (RFMS) as listed on AML SR02796SE. Maintenance must be in accordance with Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) ICA-1963-UH1, dated April 24, 2024, or later FAA-approved revision.
Limi tations and Conditions:
1. Approval of this change in type design applies to the rotorcraft models listed on AML SR02796SE only.
2. Onboard Systems International, LLC STC SR00713SE, Mechanical Specialties, LLC STC SR01946SE, or U.S. Army Cargo Suspension P/N 204-072-024-1 must be installed as a prerequisite to this installation. Additional installation requirements are identified in the above-referenced Modification Instructions document.
3. The installer must determine whether this design change is compatible with previously approved modifications.
Date of Application:9/22/22 Date of Issuance: 6/25/24 By Direc tion of the Administrator Signa ture:
Title: for Manager, West Certification Branch
Model
Date Amended: 08/04/2025
United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate Number: SR02796SE FAA Form 8110-2 (03/21) Page 2 of 3
Exten t of Authority (if licensing agreement):
Date o f transfer:
United States of America Department of Transportation Federal AviationAdministration Supplemental Type Certificate (Continuation Sheet) Number: SR02796SE Date of application: September 22, 2022 Date of issuance: June 25, 2024 Li mitations and Conditions, continued:
4. Restricted category aircraft may not be operated in a foreign country without the express written approval of that country.
5. The aircraft listed on AML SR02796SE have not been shown to meet the requirements of the applicable comprehensive and detailed airworthiness code as provided by Annex 8 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation.
6. No passengers are permitted.
7. 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.
Ce rtification Basis:
1. 14 CFR § 21.25(a)(2) for areas not affected by the change
2. For areas affected by the change, the following 14 CFR regulations at the latest amendment through Amendment 29-57: §§ 29.21(a), 29.251, 29.301, 29.303, 29.305, 29.307(a), 29.321, 29.337(a), 29.561(a)(b),
29.571(a)(1)(i), 29.601, 29.603, 29.605(a), 29.607, 29.609, 29.610, 29.611, 29.613, 29.619, 29.623,
29.625(a)(b)(c), 29.671(a), 29.771(a)(b)(c), 29.773(a), 29.777(a), 29.863(d), 29.865, 29.1301,
29.1309(b)(1)(c)(g), 29.1317(a)(b)(c), 29.1322, 29.1353(a), 29.1357(a)(b)(c)(d)(e), 29.1359, 29.1381,
29.1435(a)(1)(2)(5)(6)(c), 29.1501, 29.1503, 29.1505(a)(2)(ii), 29.1523, 29.1525, 29.1529, 29.1541,
29.1555(a)(d)(2), 29.1581, 29.1583(e), 29.1585(a), 29.1589.
2. Special purpose operation: External Load Operations under § 21.25(b)(7)
3. In accordance with § 36.1(a)(4), compliance with noise requirements was not shown. Therefore, aircraft with this STC installed are only eligible for external load operations excepted by § 36.1(a)(4) and defined under § 133.1(b).
End
ADs that name this STC · 0
An AD can apply because an STC is installed, or mention one in its text.
Approved models · 7
| Make | Model | Data sheet |
|---|---|---|
| Arrow Falcon Exporters Inc. | UH-1H | R00007DE |
| Midwest Aerospace TC LLC | UH-1H | H13WE |
| Northwest Rotorcraft LLC | UH-1H | R00005SE |
| Overseas Aircraft Support Inc. | UH-1H | H7SO |
| Richards Heavylift Helo Inc. | UH-1H | H3SO |
| Southwest Florida Aviation International | SW205 (UH-1H) | H6SO |
| Tamarack Helicopters Inc. | UH-1H | R00010SE |
Every issue · 2
DRS keeps each issue of an STC as its own record, with its own certificate and attachments.
| Date | Status | Files |
|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2025 | Amended, current | CertificateApproved model list |
| June 25, 2024 | Issued, earlier issue | CertificateApproved model list |