N760GE - San Diego Gas & Electric - Subaru Bell 412EPX Helicopter - Utility and Firefighting Operations
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:25 pm
San Diego Gas & Electric - Subaru Bell 412EPX
N760GE
Model: 412EP
Serial Number: 39105
ModeS Code: AA4223
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N760GE
https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquir ... Txt=N760GE
Bell 412EP ('412EPX') - 39105 - C-GPJX, (N750GE), N760GE
http://www.rotorspot.nl/product/b412.php
https://www.helis.com/database/cn/56600/
First registration
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/CGPJX
Being delivered in August, 2022
Other tail numbers that’s still available for SDGE fleet.
N858GE - JESSE THRUSH (Works at SDGE in charge of the helicopter fleet)
https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquir ... Txt=N858GE
N750GE -
https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquir ... Txt=N750GE
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BELL PRESS RELEASE | MARCH 8, 2022
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has announced the signed purchase agreement by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) Company for a Subaru Bell 412EPX during the 2022 Heli-Expo. SDG&E will add its first Bell aircraft to its existing fleet of helicopters to complete various utility missions.
“With more than 350 Bell 412s in use, high-flying operators continue to rely on the aircraft’s ability to perform and complete some of the most demanding missions, like utility operations,” said Lane Evans, managing director, North America. “The Subaru Bell 412EPX delivers the most modern technology and capabilities and we are proud to mark this important milestone with SDG&E
SDG&E provides utility service to approximately 3.6 million customers within San Diego County and the southern portion of neighboring Orange County.
“Utility work consisting of heavy workloads such as crew and cargo transport can be extremely challenging. Operating in high elevations, such as the Laguna Mountains, coupled with San Diego’s year-round hot temperatures, adds another layer of complexity to those challenges,” said Jesse Thrush, SDG&E’s Aviation Programs Advisor.
Certified in 2018, the Subaru Bell 412EPX, possesses an increased maximum internal weight of 12,200 lbs, external weight of 13,000 lbs and up to 5,000 lbs of goods with a cargo hook. The platform enables large cargo and personnel transportation with its ability to carry up to 5,385 lbs.
The Subaru Bell 412EPX benefits from a more robust main rotor gearbox dry run capability, increased internal Maximum Gross Weight to 12,200 lbs. and mast torque output of +11% at speeds below 60 knots. Providing operators the ability to transport more supplies and perform operations more efficiently.
https://verticalmag.com/press-releases/ ... bell-412ep
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Besides SDGE’s S-70M Firehawk that will be delivered in early 2023, San Diego Gas & Electric placed an order for a new Bell 412 EPX today. This will be the 7th helicopter that SDGE will have for utility and firefighting operations. Some serious metal coming to San Diego!
https://mobile.twitter.com/SocalAirOps/ ... 1687973888
N760GE
Model: 412EP
Serial Number: 39105
ModeS Code: AA4223
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N760GE
https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquir ... Txt=N760GE
Bell 412EP ('412EPX') - 39105 - C-GPJX, (N750GE), N760GE
http://www.rotorspot.nl/product/b412.php
https://www.helis.com/database/cn/56600/
First registration
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/CGPJX
Being delivered in August, 2022
Other tail numbers that’s still available for SDGE fleet.
N858GE - JESSE THRUSH (Works at SDGE in charge of the helicopter fleet)
https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquir ... Txt=N858GE
N750GE -
https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquir ... Txt=N750GE
________________________________
BELL PRESS RELEASE | MARCH 8, 2022
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has announced the signed purchase agreement by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) Company for a Subaru Bell 412EPX during the 2022 Heli-Expo. SDG&E will add its first Bell aircraft to its existing fleet of helicopters to complete various utility missions.
“With more than 350 Bell 412s in use, high-flying operators continue to rely on the aircraft’s ability to perform and complete some of the most demanding missions, like utility operations,” said Lane Evans, managing director, North America. “The Subaru Bell 412EPX delivers the most modern technology and capabilities and we are proud to mark this important milestone with SDG&E
SDG&E provides utility service to approximately 3.6 million customers within San Diego County and the southern portion of neighboring Orange County.
“Utility work consisting of heavy workloads such as crew and cargo transport can be extremely challenging. Operating in high elevations, such as the Laguna Mountains, coupled with San Diego’s year-round hot temperatures, adds another layer of complexity to those challenges,” said Jesse Thrush, SDG&E’s Aviation Programs Advisor.
Certified in 2018, the Subaru Bell 412EPX, possesses an increased maximum internal weight of 12,200 lbs, external weight of 13,000 lbs and up to 5,000 lbs of goods with a cargo hook. The platform enables large cargo and personnel transportation with its ability to carry up to 5,385 lbs.
The Subaru Bell 412EPX benefits from a more robust main rotor gearbox dry run capability, increased internal Maximum Gross Weight to 12,200 lbs. and mast torque output of +11% at speeds below 60 knots. Providing operators the ability to transport more supplies and perform operations more efficiently.
https://verticalmag.com/press-releases/ ... bell-412ep
_______________________________________________
Besides SDGE’s S-70M Firehawk that will be delivered in early 2023, San Diego Gas & Electric placed an order for a new Bell 412 EPX today. This will be the 7th helicopter that SDGE will have for utility and firefighting operations. Some serious metal coming to San Diego!
https://mobile.twitter.com/SocalAirOps/ ... 1687973888