Kelowna, BC, Canada, March 31, 2026 – Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), adds Bell 206 and 407 aircraft to the existing Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its high-demand MTP136D P25 forest service and MTP138 VHF FM radios. The Transport Canada awarded STC SH24-21 now simplifies radio installations and meets requirements for Bell 206 and 407 aircraft.
“The MTP136D gained United States Forest Service (USFS) approval just over 12 months ago and we have delivered more than 450 radios to aerial firefighting customers to date,” says Tony Weller, AEM’s Sales and Marketing Director. “This updated STC now allows even more operators to install the most reliable and easy-to-use aerial firefighting radio on the market.”
AEM’s STC update covers the installation of the MTP136D and MTP138 radios for the following Airbus and Bell models: AS350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, C, D, D1; and Bell 206, 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 407. AEM also has an MTP136D STC in place for Bell 204, 205, 210, 212 and 412 models.
Alpine Helicopters, who have already upgraded their Bell 212 and 412 fleet, provided the aircraft and support to get this latest STC addition over the line. They will now begin their Bell 206 and 407 fleet conversion to the MTP136D.
The MTP136D is a USFS-approved P25 aerial forest service solution for digital and analog communication on all channels across the 136MHz to 174MHz frequency band. The MTP138 is a modern VHF FM radio for analog channels across the 138MHz to 174MHz frequency band. Both are pin-for-pin, plug-and-play replacement for existing legacy radios and are easily integrated for tactical systems and platform upgrades.
For additional information and availability, contact AEM or call 1-888-763-1088.
About AEM Corp.:
Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM) is a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of aircraft communication and loudspeaker systems, avionics consoles, mission radios, caution panels, and CVM™ airframe crack detection sensors. AEM offers repair and refurbishment services, and is a Transport Canada approved manufacturer, holds Part 145 Maintenance approval, and is ISO9001/AS9100D registered and certified under Canada’s Controlled Goods Program. (aem-corp.com).AEM is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMS Canada Corp, part of the Structural Monitoring Systems plc (ASX Code: SMN) companies (structuralmonitoring.systems).
