Onboard Talon Dual Cargo Hook Approved in Bell 429 Helicopters | Aviation International News

Onboard Talon Dual Cargo Hook Approved in Bell 429

Kits are retrofittable to 429s with existing single- or dual-hook systems

Onboard Systems International Bell 429 helicopter dual cargo hook system — Onboard Systems International's Bell 429 helicopter dual cargo hook system can carry up to 1,322 pounds of human external cargo (HEC) or 3,000 pounds non-HEC.

By Matt Thurber • Editor-in-Chief

October 7, 2024

The FAA has issued a supplemental type certificate (STC) for Onboard Systems International's Talon HEC (human external cargo) dual cargo hook system for the Bell 429 helicopter. The STC covers new installations and retrofits of 429s with existing single- and dual-hook cargo hooks.

Onboard Systems' Talon cargo hook kit for the 429 includes fixed provisions, controls, and dual Talon LC hydraulic cargo hooks, according to the company. “The Onboard Systems kits offer improved ground clearance and enhanced safety features such as keeperless hooks that eliminate dynamic rollout, a high-reliability hydraulic backup release system, and an optional Onboard weighing system.”

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