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Eurocopter Integrates Tcas II into EC225 Autopilot

By Thierry Dubois • Writer

October 1, 2012

The Eurocopter EC225 medium twin now has a traffic collision avoidance system (Tcas) II integrated into its autopilot, eliminating the need for pilot input in emergency avoidance maneuvers. The first such standard-equipped EC225 was delivered earlier this year. Offshore operator Bristow previously STC’d a Tcas II installation on the AS332 Super Puma; Eurocopter claims to go one step further, with more integration.

Rockwell Collins supplied the Tcas II itself and Eurocopter developed the integration in-house. The system was EASA-certified under a special condition, according to Eurocopter test pilot Hervé Jammayrac. “CS-29 rules have nothing about helicopter Tcas II,” he said.

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