What it approves
Installation of Personnel Carrying Devices (PCDs) for Human External Cargo (HEC)
What the certificate says
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840 Rempel Road Parksville, British Columbia Canada V9P 2T2 Part 29 Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations *See attached FAA Approved Model List (AML) No. SR12508IB for a list of approved models and applicable airworthiness regulations.
* See attached FAA AML No. SR12508IB * See attached FAA AML No. SR12508IB
1. 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.
2. The installer must determine whether this design change is compatible with previously approved modifications.
(See continuation sheet 3) 2/2/26 9/23/26 John Yoo Manager, International Validation Branch Compliance & Airworthiness Division Aircraft Certification Service 3
1. Installation of Personnel Carrying Devices (PCDs) for Human External Cargo (HEC) must be in accordance with the Modification Instructions and Master Data List as shown on FAA AML No. SR12508IB.
2. Operation must be in accordance with the Flight Manual Supplement as shown on FAA AML No. SR12508IB.
3. Maintenance must be in accordance with the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness as shown on FAA AML No. SR12508IB.
3. This STC is applicable to all serial numbers for the makes and models as shown on FAA AML No. SR12508IB.
4. Operation must be in accordance with the Limitations section of the Flight Manual Supplement as shown on FAA AML No. SR12508IB.
5. Maintenance must be in accordance with the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness as shown on FAA AML No. SR12508IB, Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) approved July 28, 2026, or later TCCA approved revision.
6. Required Equipment:
For HEC hoist operations, the rotorcraft must be listed below and equipped with the hoist and approvals specified:
a) Airbus BK117 D-3 (H145): Airbus Material Kit SB117D3-85-001-2C3.1 Goodrich Hoist 44301-12-113 (90m cable) or Airbus Material Kit SB117D3-85-001-2C3.2 Goodrich Hoist 44301-12-112 (50m cable).
b) Bell 205A-1: Goodrich Hoist 42325-12 installed IAW Aeronautical Accessories STC SH3190SO and Ascent STC SR04782NY modifications for hoisting.
c) Bell 212: Goodrich Hoist 42325-12 installed IAW Aeronautical Accessories STC SH3189SO and Ascent STC SR04782NY modifications for hoisting.
For HEC Fixed Line operations, the rotorcraft must be listed below and equipped with the Dual attachment and approvals specified:
a) Airbus BK117 D-3 (H145); Airbus SB MBB-BK117-25-98-0002 External Load Systems.
b) Bell 205A-1: Ascent STC SR04782NY modifications for Dual HEC Hook.
c) Bell 212: Ascent STC SR04782NY modifications for Dual HEC Hook.
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| Date | Status | Files |
|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2026 | Issued, current | CertificateApproved model list |