Alpine Aerotech Utility Basket STC Approved on Bell 412

Transport Canada has approved a supplemental type certificate (STC) for installation of the Alpine Aerotech Utility Basket Kit on the Bell 412. The basket is already approved by the FAA and Transport Canada for the Bell 205 and 212, and FAA approval of the Bell 412 STC is pending.

Operators of helicopters such as the Bell 205, 212, and 412 can use the Alpine Aerotech baskets to carry tools, equipment, and other gear so they don’t impinge on cabin space. The kit weighs 143 pounds and can be installed in four hours, and with 300 pounds capacity, has a volume of 32.8 cu ft.

Launch customer Wildcat Helicopters is based in West Kelowna, British Columbia. “Our experience operating the Alpine Aerotech utility basket on our fleet of Bell 212 helicopters has proven without a doubt that this basket represents the highest quality and best value utility basket available in the marketplace,” said Mike Westie, business development and operations manager. “The robust design and enhanced safety features, combined with the increased usable capacity, made it the clear choice for our operations. This will be a significant upgrade to our Bell 412 heli-skiing operations this season.”