Major Projects / STCs
Five Rings Aerospace has extensive experience with major modifications and Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs). Our combined design, manufacturing and certification capabilities means that we can provide tailored solutions to suit your requirements.
Examples of some of the major projects that that we have worked on are included below:
Dornier DO228 Life Extension
Working with General Aviation Maintenance (GAM), Five Rings developed an STC for a fuselage life extension on their fleet of Dornier 228-202 aircraft.
S76 Medical Oxygen System
Our team developed a CAA NZ STC for installation of a Medical Oxygen System into Sikorsky S-76C++ helicopters for Northland Emergency Services Trust.
Bell 505 LiDAR System Integration
Five Rings Aerosapce designed, manufactured and integrated a LiDAR (Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging) system to a fleet of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X aircraft for our client in Victoria.
Aero Commander MTOW Increase
Our team is in the final stages of completing analysis and testing for an STC to increase the Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW) of the Aero Commander AC690A aircraft.
ATR42 Passenger-to-Freighter Conversion
Working with Hevilift, Five Rings Aerospace assisted with design and certification of a Class E cargo conversion on their ATR42-320 aircraft.
Martin Baker Seat Harness Replacement
Our team is working with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service to develop an STC for the replacement of the passenger harness on the Martin-Baker MFOS seat installed in their fleet of AW139 helicopters..
AS350 External Sensor Pod Installation
Certification of a sensor pod for installation on an AS.355F1 helicopter. The Multi Mission Helicopter Pod (MMHP) had two configuration options and was designed, flight tested and certified in-house.
AS350 Spray System Installation
Our team worked with Oceania Aviation to develop a a Spray System Installation to an Airbus AS.350BA helicopter. The installation is certified under a CAA NZ STC.
Bariatric Stretcher Loading Device
Five Rings Aerospace designed, manufactured and certified a bariatric stretcher loading system for the Royal Flying Doctor Service capable of lifting and securing 280kg patients in their fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.
MD902 Pilot Seat Shift Kit
Working with Oceania Aviation, Five Rings developed an STC for a pilot seat relocation on MD900 series helicopters.
Whether you're looking for advice on a one-off project or a complete design service, we're ready to help.
Get in touch to discuss your aircraft design and modification requirements.