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Mission-Ready Design Bell 407
Southeast Aerospace designed and manufactured the Special Mission Console as an ideal mounting solution for housing mission equipment in the Bell 407 helicopter to support Airborne Law Enforcement (ALE) missions. Obtaining STC certification for the operator station provides a seamless path to meeting the regulatory and safety requirements of an FAA-approved installation in the Bell 407, preventing additional costs or requirements for both the customer and installation facility.
The Special Mission Console was designed to support the Tactical Flight Officer's (TFO) mission as a primary focus. Dual monitors provide an extended viewing area for mission sensor and mapping data, and the operator station cabinet offers ample space for housing a fully integrated mission suite of their choosing.
Technical Specifications Advance
Equipment Housing
The Special Mission Console provides mounting provisions for electrical equipment such as video monitors, communication control panels, and recording equipment to be installed by the end-user.
Mission Panel
The Special Mission Console includes provisions for DZUS mounted equipment as well as a dedicated panel for circuit breakers, switches, and maintenance ports.
Display Configuration
The standard configuration provides provisions for two Macro-Blue MB15W 15" tactical displays. The two identical monitor frames are independently adjustable. In addition, each monitor pivots at the center of the assembly allowing the monitors to be independently rotated towards the operator, up to a maximum of 20° and locked in place.
The monitor mount assembly also features a tilting function controlled through a knob below the monitors, giving the monitor mount assembly a tilt of up to 15° to customize the TFO's viewing angle.
Keyboard Integration
Equipped with a fold-down keyboard tray, installed on the left side of the operator station, which can be securely folded up and stowed with a quarter-turn latch for taxi, takeoff, and landing operations.
Installation & Maintenance Easy Setup
Quck Disconnect
The Special Mission Console was designed to utilize an integrated electrical disconnect panel allowing for quick and easy removal of the entire cabinet for maintenance and inspections.
Manufactured In-House
SEA's Special Mission Console is machined and fabricated from lightweight aerospace aluminum billet and sheet metal.
Cabin Configuration
The SEA Special Mission Console replaces the left-side aft-facing passenger seat in the Bell 407, maintaining three aft cabin passenger seats. The existing left-side aft-facing passenger seat is removed and replaced as part of the modification.
No changes to the rotorcraft interior are required as the operator assembly poses no interference with the existing interior design. Permanent modifications are negligible during this installation so the aircraft can be returned to its original configuration if desired.
Mission-Critical Solutions
Why Choose Southeast Aerospace?
Our STC certification process ensures seamless integration with existing aircraft systems while maintaining full FAA compliance, reducing installation complexity and costs.
Every component is engineered with input from active tactical flight officers, ensuring real-world functionality and operational effectiveness.
In-house manufacturing provides complete quality control from design to delivery, meeting the rigorous standards expected in law enforcement operations.
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 45-10028-101 | Bell 407 Special Mission Console |