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accepts AERONOX and legacy power supplies. It has an increased vertical adjustment, low battery indicator, and an optional interface accessory for use with ground helmets when mounting AN/AVS-9 to tactical ground helmet.
“A lot of time, energy and effort went into the development of the AERONOX,” said ASU President Jim Winkel.
FAA TSO Approval for ASU’s AERONOX NVG Mount and Battery Pack
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) recently announced the official Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) technical standard order (TSO) approval for the AERONOX NVG mount and battery pack.
ASU’s AERONOX is a NVG helmet mount that was first introduced at HELI EXPO in 2016. The lightweight, AERONOX features a retractable lanyard with a breakaway feature to prevent the loss of NVGs. The low profile LEMO connector
“We are extremely proud to announce this TSO. The TSO gives our customers peace of mind knowing that the AERNOX meets the FAA standards. The TSO is significant because operators, mechanics, and inspectors alike will know that the AERONOX Mount and battery pack is fully approved for flight. We did not want to produce a new product without going through the TSO process.”
ASU’s modular AERONOX allows customers to order parts that can be replaced if needed.
mount, adjustment knob, and replacement screws are all available. Almost every part of the AERONOX mount and batter pack assembly have replaceable parts. The ruggedized AERONOX battery pack is waterproof and dustproof for maximum durability and the drop-in battery design makes for a seamless battery swap.
“The legacy NVG helmet mounts were not modular at all. If something broke, customers were forced to replace the entire mount. We built the AERONOX with this is mind. Because we have a team of experienced pilots that flew for the military and with civilian operations, they know and understand the importance of a good helmet mount and how things can break down over time. Customers fly in some rough conditions, and occasionally things break after everyday use. Sometimes they break from wear and tear.
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the Aneto program, which will deliver best-in-class solutions for super medium and heavy helicopters. It reflects the excellent performance demonstrated by the engine during its development phase. After an intensive and rigorous test campaign of more than 5,000 hours, on the ground and in-flight, the Aneto-1K is now ready to support AW189K entry-into-service.”
EASA certifies Safran Aneto-1K in Leonardo AW189K
Safran Helicopter Engines has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) Type Certification for its Aneto-1K engine, as fitted to the Leonardo AW189K. Intended for super-medium and heavy helicopters, the Aneto family produces between 2,500 and 3,000 shp. The 1K is rated at 2,500 shp and its first flight in the AW189K took place in March 2017.
Christian Caneilles, VP of the Heavy Helicopter Engines Program, said, “Certification represents a major milestone for
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The Aneto family offers significant benefits. Thanks to an exceptional power-to-volume ratio, it delivers 25% more thermal power (over existing similarly rated engines), resulting in increased mission capabilities. This will be especially useful in demanding roles such as offshore transport, search and rescue, fire-fighting, law enforcement or military transport, where increased “hot and high” power margins and solid performance in the transitory regime must be assured.
The Aneto delivers increased reliability and safety. Maintenance is optimized with fewer scheduled tasks and longer service intervals. Users will also benefit from connected features like health monitoring (predictive maintenance) and full compatibility with BOOST, Safran’s new online engine configuration and maintenance management service.
they break because of operator error. No matter what breaks down over time, customers will appreciate the fact that the replacement parts are easier to buy than having to replace an entire mount. This will save our customers time and money,” said Winkel.
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