Maintenance and Modifications
Foresight MX HUMS Now Available For MD 530F Helicopters
The Foresight predictive health and usage monitoring system continuously monitors the condition of the aircraft's engine and drivetrain.
MD 530F helicopter
GPMS will fit the Foresight MX HUMS kit to MD 530F helicopters. (Photo: GPMS)

Operators of MD 530F helicopters now have the option of installing the Foresight MX predictive health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) through a new partnership between GPMS International and MD Helicopters. Under an agreement announced at the Heli-Expo show on Wednesday, MD will fit the HUMS kit at its facility in Mesa, Arizona.

The supplemental type certificate covering the application of the Foresight MX technology on the MD 530F came in 2022 and the manufacturer already has installed three systems. The HUMS continuously monitors the helicopter’s engine and drivetrain, providing remaining useful life estimates on trending parts.