Pinal County Sheriff's Office selects RMCI's HUMS for its State-of-the-Art UH-1H3 Helicopter
July 2024
Pinal County, Arizona – The Pinal County Sheriff's Office has made a groundbreaking choice, selecting RMCI, Inc. to equip their exclusive, cutting-edge UH-1H3 with RMCI's HUMS. The UH-1H3, a true game changer for search and rescue in Pinal County, stands alone in its uniqueness in the area. With its upgrades to the lift beam, main beam, tail boom, and engine and main transmission mounts, the UH-1H3 is now the lightest yet with the heaviest lifting capability, enabling it to soar in the hottest and highest altitudes. This exceptional helicopter is a testament to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office's unwavering commitment to pioneering technology.
"RMCI’s Hums system will allow PCSO to reduce maintenance cost relative to troubleshooting / fatigue parts forecasting, increase our mission reliability for call outs, and primarily will increase the safety our pilots, crew, and victims. RMCI’s Hums overall will assist us in serving our community to a greater capacity."- Luis Mundo DOM
With the introduction of the modernized UH-1H3, it's only fitting to incorporate the lightweight, Expandable Rotorcraft Diagnostics System, XRDS, health and usage monitoring system (HUMS), from RMCI, Inc. RMCI's XRDS HUMS is the pinnacle of rotorcraft science and technology, backed by a history of expert scientific research and development. The primary focus is on early detection, a feature that not only saves on cost but also has the potential to prevent aircraft incidents due to mechanical issues.
We are thrilled about the upcoming collaboration with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office and their UH-1H3. This partnership represents a significant stride in our mission to deliver state-of-the-art technology and support to our esteemed customers.
About RMCI, Inc
RMCI, Inc. is a service-disabled, veteran-owned company based in Huntsville, AL, with a rich history of providing innovative solutions to the aviation industry. Our system is proudly made in the USA. Some of our customers include the U.S. State Department for their airwing, which includes UH-1, Bell 212, and UH-60 airframes, and other aircraft operators supporting firefighting, search and rescue, energy, oil and gas, air medical, and VIP transport services. The XRDS HUMS can predict emerging mechanical and structural defects. It has identified emerging failures months prior to any other indication of failure, pinpointing truly faulty components without false alarms. It is designed for growth to incorporate future sensors and emerging technology.
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RMCI, Inc
(256) 489-9068
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