Service

Law Enforcement

Albuquerque Police Department
Airbus AS350B3

Project Overview

Hangar One Avionics, Inc. proudly completed the mission-configured Airbus AS350B3 helicopter for the Albuquerque Police Department. This aircraft was customized for law enforcement observation and tactical missions—outfitted with enhanced avionics, communications, and video systems to support high-stakes aerial operations in Albuquerque and the surrounding region.

The build features a full-width instrument panel and aft center console designed by Hangar One, paired with a full suite of Garmin avionics including G500H TXi displays, GFC600H flight control, radar altimeter, ADS-B transponder, and traffic advisory systems. The aircraft is also equipped with advanced communication systems, multi-band tactical radios, and a FLIR Star Safire 380HDc camera system, along with mapping, downlink, and multiple video display units. Additional enhancements include NVIS cockpit lighting, a Trakkabeam searchlight system, custom strobe packages, and multiple airframe upgrades for durability, crew safety, and mission performance. This next-generation build ensures Albuquerque PD is equipped for critical response and long-term operational success.

Client
Albuquerque Police Department
Aircraft
Airbus AS350B3
Market
Law Enforcement
Location
Albuquerque, NM

Specs

Specifications
& Services

Instrument Panel and Consoles

  • Hangar One Avionics, Inc Full Width Instrument Panel
  • Hangar One Avionics, Inc. Aft Center Console

Avionics

  • Garmin G500H TXi Flight Display System
  • Garmin GI-275 ADI with Class III ADAHRS Unit / MFD/Standby ADI
  • Garmin GFC600H Flight Control System
  • Garmin GTX345R ADS-B in/out Mode S Transponder with Mode A/C lock Enablement
  • Garmin GTS800 Traffic Advisory System
  • Garmin GRA55 Radar Altimeter System (5G Tolerant)

Communications

  • AEM P139HD Digital Audio System
  • Garmin GTN650Hxi GPS/SBAS/NAV/COMs
  • Garmin GNC255A NAV/COM
  • Motorola APX6500 800MHz Tactical Radio System
  • Technisonic TDFM 9000/NV Multi-Band Transceiver
  • Public Address System
  • Handheld Radio Quick Disconnect Provisions

Video, Observation and Tracking

  • FLIR Star Safire 380HDc Camera System
  • Shotover ARS750C Mapping System
  • Pepwave Wi-Fi Unit
  • Cellular Downlink
  • MacroBlue 12” and 17” Video Display Systems
  • Hangar One Avionics, Inc. Forward and Aft Looking Mini Cams

Lighting

  • AeroDynamix NVIS Cockpit Lighting Modification
  • Amtech Aeronautical / Trakkabeam Searchlight System
  • Belly Strobe (Anti-Collision light)
  • Vertical Fin Strobe (Anti-Collision light)
  • Soderberg Cockpit Utility Lighting

Airframe Equipment

  • Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited (AHCL) Main Rotor Tie Down Provisions
  • Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (AHI) Heavy Duty Tie Down Rings
  • Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (AHI) Anti-Torque Pedal Extension
  • Airbus Helicopters, Inc. Dual Controls
  • Donaldson Filtration Solution Inlet Barrier Filter System
  • Purolator Facet, Inc. Oil Scavenge Filter
  • Airbus Helicopters, Inc. Aft Bulkhead Hard Points
  • SB 71.00.07 (Arriel Engine Flushing Installation)
  • Dart Wear Plates
  • DSS/Microvib Main Rotor Track and Balance Provisions

Photos

Mission
Gallery

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