We provide helicopter live line training / consulting work nationally and internationally.
CBH PLUS offers helicopter external load services under our FAA Rotorcraft External Load Operating Certificate. CBH PLUS fills unique services requirements for utility and other companies for external load operations and comprehensive power line inspections. CBH PLUS offers power line maintenance services from our helicopter based platform (Class A).
We also offer long line lifting services (Class B) and Class C (side pulling capabilities) services for power line construction projects. CBH PLUS have also been patrolling power line and pipeline systems in the United States for eleven years. Our safety record is outstanding and is a testament to our longstanding commitment to our customers.
Class A external load operations involve the carriage of cargo
outside the helicopter and above the helicopter's landing gear skids.
CBH PLUS, Class A operations involves the carriage of
external cargo on our platforms (up to 500 pounds per rack). Class A operations
also involves the carriage of a helicopter based electric lineman for
use in power line repair operations.
Performance Operations
| External Cargo Carriage
| Powerline Working Platform
Class B operations involve the carriage of an external load below
the helicopter, lifted free of the ground or other surface. Typically,
these operations involve the hoisting of air conditioning units to or
from rooftop areas or delivering supplies to remote areas. Class B operations
can also include power line, pipeline or antenna construction/de-construction
activities.
Long Line Operations
| Lifting and Transporting
Objects Up to 2,000 lbs 0 lbs
Class C operations involve the utilization of our side pull hook
on the side of the helicopter. We typically utilize our side
pull hook for sock line pulling in power line construction activities.
Side Pull Hook for Sock
Line Pulling