SPAES installs pulse lights on AS332 to boost safety and visibility

SPAES has carried out a Minor Change to install pulse lights on an AS332 helicopter, enhancing its visibility and safety during operations in poor weather and near other aircraft – especially in firefighting missions.

Previously lacking this feature, the helicopter now has pulse lights mounted under the nose with custom brackets. Connected to the aircraft’s electrical system, the lights are operated via a cockpit switch offering On, Off, and Pulse modes. A 3-amp circuit breaker ensures safe operation in flight.

Pulse lights are an essential safety enhancement in aviation, offering greater visibility through a distinctive flashing signal – critical for night flying, crowded airspace, and adverse conditions.

“Through the installation of the pulse lights, we have made an important contribution to the helicopter’s safety and visibility,” explained David Stringfellow, Design Engineer Structure/Cabin/Interior of SPAES. “The close collaboration with the technicians and the thorough documentation guarantee that this modification has been implemented efficiently and reliably.”

The modification was approved as a Minor Change by SPAES’ EASA Part 21J Design Organisation in coordination with the customer. Following successful installation tests, documentation was finalized, and the work was completed by the customer’s own Part 145 Maintenance Organisation.

SPAES recently partnered with Airbus’s Nordic sales distributor Østnes Helicopters to upgrade a fleet of nine Airbus H125s.