Boost receives TCCA STC for H125 cargo bucket
A similar approval from the US government is expected in the near future
Boost Systems has been awarded a Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) supplemental type certificate (STC) for its Airbus H125/AS350/335 Quick Release Cargo Bucket.
The company also confirmed that similar certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was pending.
The corrosion-resistant stainless steel basket is capable of carrying up to 500lb (227kg). It can be installed on either side of the aircraft, with a quick release mechanism allowing for rapid installation and removal without the use of tools.
Boost previously received an STC from TCCA to equip the dual hook system on the Bell 205, 212, 412, and Airbus H145 rotorcraft in January of this year.
The company also received similar certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to use the system with the H125 in May.
Oliver Cuenca
Oliver Cuenca is a Junior Editor at AirMed&Rescue. He was previously a News and Features Journalist for the rail magazine IRJ until 2021, and studied MA Magazine Journalism at Cardiff University. His favourite helicopter is the AW169 – the workhorse of the UK air ambulance sector! He also led the creation of Waypoint: The AirMed&Rescue podcast, serving as its Production Editor and co-host.