Hums
Feel free to participate in the FAA listening session this FEB at HAI. The FAA is going to be open to suggestions from the operators regarding HUMS and other heath monitoring systems. The FAA in conjunction with the HAI and AHS will be rolling out the International Helicopter Safety Team. This is an industry - operator and government team to reduce the accident rate by 80%. HUMS and other systems will be critical to this effort. The FAA is funding a HUMS R&D effort as we speak. We have been talking to the UK CAA and EASA.
Hopefully you will be able to find a vendor. At the International Helicopter Safety Symposium in Montroal in September we found a graduate student who designed a HUMs for the R-22 for about $500 ($250 for the system and $250 for the two Robinson parts neede to accomplish installation). We are keen to support these programs. Come and let the FAA and other Regulatory Agencies here your suggestions and willingness to help.
thx
David Downey
Manager, FAA Rotorcraft Directorate
Ft. Worth, Texas