Simplex Aerospace has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certificate (STC) SR02629SE for its latest agricultural spray system for the Robinson R66 helicopter. The spray system, Simplex Aerospace Model 266, is a next-generation spray system integrating several of Simplex Aerospace’s newly developed agricultural spray technologies, including new composite techniques and carbon-fiber booms. Simplex is the sole U.S. producer of FAA STC’d spray systems for the Robinson R66.
The new STC approved spray system holds an industry-leading 130 US gallons of fluid. Additionally, the Model 266 system is certified for night operations, has emergency dump doors, and can be installed in approximately 15 minutes after initial provisioning. The new generation booms are forward mounted 100 percent RD carbon-fiber booms measuring 33 feet (10 meters), maximizing swath-width. The new Model 266 also features dual sided fill ports that are in the pilot’s field of view. Approved aircraft speed with the spray system installed is 103 knots.
The new Model 266 Spray system was developed in response to customer requests for a certified system for Robinson R66 helicopters. According to Mark Zimmerman, president and CEO of Simplex Aerospace, “The new Simplex Aerospace Model 266 spray system development is consistent with our company’s commitment to the agricultural spray market. It meets our customers’ need for certified systems to accomplish their jobs.”
Simplex Aerospace agricultural spray systems are renowned worldwide as a critical tool in agricultural spray operations. Simplex agricultural spray systems are trusted by private operators and government agencies for their durability, reliability, and efficiency in agricultural spray and insect control missions. Simplex Aerospace is committed to producing the most advanced certified agricultural spray systems on the market with the features and quality customers demand.
