OCEANSIDE, Calif. - Meeker Aviation, a provider of aircraft payload mounts in Oceanside, Calif. announced that it has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its Utility Step Mount for all models of the Airbus H145 aircraft, including the newest D3 variant. This Utility Step Mount has already received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada certifications.
Meeker's Utility Step Mount for the H145 aircraft offers unobstructed views and lower vibrations than other mounts on the market, making it a suitable choice for surveillance missions, electronic news gathering (ENG), and aerial film work. It is easy to install, bolting directly to the airframe, and it can be quickly removed from the aircraft as needed. The Utility Step Mount provides a 125 lb. (56.7 kg) payload capacity on the front hardpoints and is designed to accept a wide variety of camera and sensor equipment. It provides a 100 lb. (45.4 kg) payload capacity on aft hard points for microwave downlinks, FLIR cameras, loudspeakers, and searchlights.
Powered by two Safran Arriel 2E engines, the Airbus H145 is equipped with full authority digital engine control (FADEC) and the Helionix digital avionics suite. It includes a high-performance 4-axis autopilot. Its particularly low acoustic footprint makes the H145 the quietest helicopter in its class.
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"Our very popular H145/BK117 Utility Step Mount provides operators with a robust design, dual payload capability, and exceptional camera stability," said Cal Meeker, President of Meeker Aviation. "We are pleased to now be able to offer this product to our customers worldwide so that they can take advantage of the many benefits our side step mount provides."
