Maximum Pilot View Kit For perfect visibility

H125/AS350 «ECUREUIL» /«SQUIRREL» IS BY TO DATE THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SINGLE ENGINE, MULTI- PURPOSE HELICOPTER

• «Ecureuil / Squirrel» has the best performance in its class
• However, pilot visibility is insufficient; and pilot head space is limited – critical factors during demanding operations
• Known visibility improvements do not resolve the restricted pilot view to a satisfying level and to a high professional standard

THE MAXIMUM PILOT VIEW KIT INCREASES THE PILOT’S VERTICAL VIEW BY FACTOR 10!

• «Lama-like» view in the «Ecureuil» /«Squirrel»: Unrestricted pilot view to all mission sectors
• Better view allows for safer operation in bad weather conditions
• Pilot comfort is substantially higher

ADVANTAGES ARE SIGNIFICANT

• Improved operational safety
• Improved efficiency – higher operator and customer satisfaction
• Less pilot fatigue

COSTS ARE COMPELLING

• Investment being paid back within 500 flight hours (assuming 10 % efficiency increase)
• Investment will retain its value and being paid back when selling the helicopter
• Possible reduction of insurance rate of 15% on ,comprehensive cover’ due to increased safety

PROBLEM Pilot visibility is a key factor during demanding helicopter operations (sling operation, law enforcement, military and other). The standard field of view in the H125/AS350 is insufficient for such operations.  

COMPROMISE The known visibility improvement solutions (floor window, door removal, external mirror, bubble door) have major disadvantages:

• No permanent view to the load at sling operation
• Consequently loss of efficiency (increased cycle time)
• Safety issues, specifically in bad weather operations
• Dependency on ground crew (radio contact) at pick-up and drop-off
• Pilot fatigue

SOLUTION MAXIMUM PILOT VIEW KIT provides unrestricted pilot view to the most important mission sectors (right side up, vertical down) by:

• Enlarging cabin floor window to 350 % of existing floor window
• Adding a new bubble door, thus providing more space for the pilot’s head and uninterrupted view by a huge, single piece window
• Maximizing visibility from vertical down to the upper door frame without almost any obstructions
• Providing 25mm (1.0in) more head (helmet) space at the upper door frame

DE-MODIFICATION KIT Swiss Rotor Services developed a de-modification
kit that removes the MPVK installation and revert the rotorcraft to the same external configuration as the standard H125 /AS350; as an option, this reversion would retain a floor viewing window.

INSTALLATION

• The modification is EASA STC approved (STC No. 10060578)
• EASA STC validated by FAA, TCCA, DGAC Mexico, ANAC Brazil & CAAC China. JCAB Japan pending
• The modification kit is delivered with an EASA form 1, applicable to all H125 /AS350 versions B2 /B3
• Certification requirements for the installation on EASA registered aircraft: EASA Part 145 MOE Small Rotorcraft CS27 / H125/AS350 rating
• Swiss Rotor Services offers a mobile team and /or instructor to install the MPVK
• Installation effort will require approximately 70 to 110 man hours
• No out of phase maintenance required

STATEMENTS

• “We believe that once operators see your design it will become a “must have” on all 350’s doing utility work.” (Fonnafly, Norway)

• “If the A Star would have had this kit, we would not have purchased Bell helicopters.” (helicopter operator, US Government)

• “As soon as it is certified, we will install it on all our AS350 helicopters.” (big AS350 operator, Canada)

• “This is what we were waiting for the last 20 years.” (big AS350 operator, Italy)

• “This is now a real solution, not just a compromise others do.” (AS350 operator, Australia)

• I decided to stay on AS350 with the Maximum Pilot View Kit instead of switching to Bell products.” (CEO Austria Helicopter operator, order received)

DELIVERY TIME

• For delivery time contact us – +41 33 657 70 00 http://www.swissrotorsservices.ch/contact/ – info@swissrotorservices.ch
• EASA STC was issued on Dec 21st 2016
• STC approved/validated by FAA, TCCA, DGAC Mexico & ANAC Brazil. CAAC China and JCAB Japan pending
• Ready to supply and support installation in the whole world
• First installations under TCCA Canada and FAA USA are done
• The lead time of the MPVK is dependent on the time of order
• Estimated maximum units of delivery per month is five
• The earlier the order is placed the sooner the kit is delivered

PRICING & GENERAL CONDITIONS

• Pricing
  For product and installation service pricing contact us – +41 33 657 70 00 – http://www.swissrotorservices.ch/contact/ – info@swissrotorservices.ch
   
• Insurance
  First Insurance companies accepted a reduction of 15% on ,comprehensive cover’ if the MPVK is installed; due to increased safety by the enormous pilot visibility
   
• De-modification kit
  GVH Aerospace confirms that the modification is removable, and that the aircraft may be restored to the original exterior shape and door configuration via embodiment of a Service Bulletin (SB) instructing the restoration of
  the aircraft floor and fuselage structure, and re-installation of an Airbus production door. 

• Delivery priority
  By paying the deposit, the purchaser ensures his kit number in the order of orders received. The date of the deposit determines the priority of the purchased item (first come, first served).

INSTALLATION & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Depending on the experience the effort to install the complete Kit is around 70 – 120 man hours
• Swiss Rotor Services elected certified part 145 installation organization
• Swiss Rotor Services offers a mobile team and/or instructor to install the MPVK on EASA registered aircraft under the EASA Part 145 MOE of the selected installer
• Certification requirements for the MPVK installation on EASA registered aircraft: EASA Part 145 MOE Small Rotorcraft CS27 / H125/AS350 rating

INSTALLATION & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Depending on the experience the effort to install the complete Kit is around 70 – 120 man hours
• Swiss Rotor Services elected certified part 145 installation organization
• Swiss Rotor Services offers a mobile team and/or instructor to install the MPVK on EASA registered aircraft under the EASA Part 145 MOE of the selected installer
• Certification requirements for the MPVK installation on EASA registered aircraft: EASA Part 145 MOE Small Rotorcraft CS27 / H125/AS350 rating

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