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MDH 902 Explorer

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3 STC list 4 Charter operators 11 Maintenance centres 1 Completions centres 3 New aircraft sales representatives

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Specifications

Typical passenger capacity: 6
Range: 205 nm (full seats) 399 nm (ferry)
Cruise speed: 121 - 132 kts
Cabin height: 4.08 ft
Cabin width: 4.25 ft
Cabin length: 6.25 ft
Cabin volume: 95 cu ft

Active fleet worldwide: 106
Available for charter worldwide: 25
Typical price: $800,000 to $5,200,000 pre-owned. 902 Explorer $5,200,000 new.
Production dates: 1992 - current

Engines: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206/PW207 Series

Variant types

	World fleet	Charter fleet	Typical pax	Cabin volume	Cruise	Range	Years
MDH MD900	34	11	6	95 cu ft	121 kts	262 nm	1992 - 1998
MDH MD902	72	14	6	95 cu ft	132 kts	325 nm	1998 - current

Supplemental Type Certificates

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27/07/2023	EASA: 10082483. Installation of CHARM II gas detection system (Generation II). MDH MD900, MDH MD902 STC holder: Aviation Support GmbH
02/02/2023	EASA: EASA.R.S.01071. Upgrading of existing Single Cargo Hook to Dual Hook SystemRev. 1: Transfer of STC to GVH Aerospace (Ireland) Ltd., Pembroke Place10, DO2 ED86 Dublin Eire. Rev. 2: Transfer of STC from Nova System & Engineering Ltd previously GVH Aerospace (Ireland) Ltd. to Heli Austria GmbH, Heliport, 5600St.Johann i... MDH MD900

Manufacturing data

For detailed information about the manufacture of this aircraft, please consult our sister publication Airframer: MD 900 Explorer

Charter operators

Canada	Ascent Helicopters
U.S.A.	Brim Aviation , Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters , Right Brother Aviation

Maintenance centres

Mexico	Aeromundo Ejecutivo
U.S.A.	Advanced Helicopter Services , Cascade Helicopter Services , Dixie Jet & Rotor Services , MD Helicopters , Mid Pacific Aero Services , P.J. Helicopters , Precision Aviation Services , RSG Aviation , RSG Aviation , Sterling Helicopter

Completions centres

U.S.A.

RSG Aviation

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Manufacturer

U.S.A.

MD Helicopters

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News from Business Air News

SPAES fits radar altimeter on MD 902

April 3, 2023

The radar altimeter indicator, installed on an MD 902 by SPAES, is a crucial part of any modern avionics system, providing pilots with accurate and reliable altitude information during approaches and landings.

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Repair and reuse is the aim for Specialist Aviation and ACS collaboration

October 23, 2021

Specialist Aviation Services and Advanced Composite Structures expect that a large percentage of the flex beams for the MD 902 can be repaired and returned into service or sold on to customers.

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MD Helicopters names Oceania as authorised rep

May 10, 2021

With more than 2,500 aircraft currently in service around the world, MD helicopters are known for their safety, versatility, responsiveness, speed and reliability. Authorised representative Oceania is a great admirer.

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March 1, 2021	London folk's air ambulance support is extended
December 7, 2020	UA having a field day with InSight display systems
August 24, 2020	CoxHealth MD 902 in rude health after service centre visit
February 2, 2020	German police selects UA SkyVis monocles
August 2, 2018	Magpas replaces faithful Explorer with faster AW169
April 12, 2018	Experienced pilot Backus rejoins WAA
March 8, 2017	Five MD902s arrive to assist Hungarian police
February 12, 2015	Cornwall is equipped with pair of night vision MD902s for UK HEMS
June 9, 2014	ME & MY AIRCRAFT–Twin helicopters: Twins can be costly, yet their capability in EMEA rarely disappoints
May 9, 2012	Emergency operator tops 100,000 hours with Explorer

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