Avionics
GPMS Receives Approval for Foresight MX HUMS on MD530s
GPMS International received an STC for Foresight MX on the MD530 and plans to obtain STCs for Airbus, Bell, and Sikorsky helicopters later this year.
This Tennessee Valley Authority MD530F was used by GPMS to obtain a Foresight MX HUMS STC on the type. (Photo: GPMS International)
This Tennessee Valley Authority MD530F was used by GPMS to obtain a Foresight MX HUMS STC on the type. (Photo: GPMS International)

GPMS International (Booth 6508) has received a supplemental type certificate (STC) from the FAA for its Foresight MX predictive health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) on the MD530 helicopter through a collaboration with MD Helicopters, Wysong Enterprises, and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The Foresight MX kit was installed by helicopter MRO Wysong on an MD530F owned by the TVA. Assistance in the installation was provided by MD Helicopters.