Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) is a top provider of NVIS lighting and aircraft systems modifications such as cockpit lighting, which enables pilots to be able to see gauges and other indicators while maintaining their night vision.
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ASU stands out as the leader in NVIS installations and government compliance. ASU holds an impressive list of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued Supplemental Type Certificates (STC’s) with approval of these installations by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and worldwide aviation oversight administration. See a list of STC and modifications at our NVIS Modifications page. For more on ASU aircraft modifications view our YouTube video.
FAA Approved (STC) NVG NVIS Aircraft Lighting Modification for a Bell Helicopter B230 to include exterior high intensity LED navigation lights and aft cabin lighting.
FAA Approved NVG NVIS Aircraft Lighting Modification for a B230.
STC No. SR01545SE Bell 230, B230, B-230, Bell Helicopter
Installation of NVIS Aircraft Lighting Modification for a Bell 230 Helicopter. Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) modifications are required to maximize visual acuity and safety while operating an aircraft with night vision goggles (NVGs).
ASU offers nearly 40 STCs covering more than 80 makes and models of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft.
There are multiple NVG cockpit lighting configurations available from ASU, based upon aircraft type and operational use. ASU uses more than 15 NVG filter types to ensure that cockpits conform to all required instrument lighting, clarity, color discrimination and daylight readability requirements.
Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada
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