Helideck and Heliport Friction Testing

 

 
  • Offshore Helideck and onshore elevated Heliport surface friction testing, using the Finlay Irvine micro GT Helideck friction tester.

  • Fully compliant with CAP 437 and UAE GCAA CAR-HVD requirements, this tester employs the braked wheel measuring system with an automatic water delivery system, to realistically simulate a wet deck.

  • With electronic data gathering it is able to accurately measure helideck surface friction across the whole of the deck at a resolution of 1m squared.

  • We supply a detailed report after the test and a certificate, valid for 6 months, 1 year or 3 years, according to the friction value (CAR-HVD) or for one year (as per UK CAP 437.

  • Remember both CAP 437 (8th Edition) and GCAA CAR-HVD are very specific about the friction tester requirements.

  • There are many different testers being used but very few are compliant.

  • If the friction tester used does not meet these requirements THEN YOUR TEST CERTIFICATE IS NULL AND VOID.