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Test Report PH00018 963 , Revision 0 30 April 2026 VNE Aero 100 Cargo Center Drive CC-107 Blountville, TN 37617 Certification Testing # 0214.55 Attention: Mr. David Rogers Subject: VNE Aero, DOI USFS Certification of VNE Aero RATH Standard Helicopter Helmet – Size LG-N: Job No. PH00018963-1, Tested 23 April 2026 Dear Mr. Rogers: Please find enclosed a report documenting the subject test series conducted by Element U.S. Space & Defense on 23 April 2026. Element U.S. Space & Defense is an A2LA accredited laboratory to ISO/IEC 17 025:2017 (Certificate No.: 0214.55) for DOI USFS Aviation Helmet Standard Testing.
The table below details the compliance of the VNE Aero RATH Standard Helicopter Helmet – Size LG-N with the applicable performance requirements of DOI/USFS Aviation Helmet Standard Specification, Version 4.3, dated November 12, 2019. Detailed data sheets for each test section can be found in Appendix A.
Helmet Test A B C D E 6.1 Headform Selection Size E 6.2 Test Line Size E 6.3 Conditioning Ambient Low High 6.4 Positional Stability Compliant 6.5 Impact Attenuation Compliant Compliant Compliant 6.6 Static Strength Testing, Compliant Compliant Compliant Retention System 6.7 Heat Exposure Testing Compliant 6.8 Adhesion of Shell Edge Compliant Covering 6.9 Sound Attenuation Compliant 6.10 Communication Equipment Compliant Talk-Listen Prepared By Element U.S. Space & Defenses | 4603B Compass Point Road | Belcamp, MD 21017 | (410) 297-8154 | www. elementdefense .com 1 of 37 Test Report PH00018 963 , Revision 0 A full product description can be found below: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: VNE Aero-RATH standard Helicopter Helmet; size LG-N (54.0-56.0 cm) Date of Manufacture: April 2021 Visor: Ballistic Visor Manufactured by VNE Aero January 2026 Sound Attenuation: VNE Aero PN. Communications Headset G3: January 2026 Communications: VNE Aero PN. Communications Headset G3: 2020 o 4 ft cord, 300 ohm speakers (150 ohm System), electret mic If you have any questions related to this test, please call Mr. Martin Bindel at 410-297-8154 or contact him via e-mail at martin.bindel@elementdefense.com.
Sincerely, Robert Pazdur General Manager, Element U.S. Space & Defense tcb Enc. a/s This report and the information contained herein represent the results of testing articles/products identified and selected by the client. The tests were performed to specifications and/or procedures approved by the client. Element U.S. Space & Defense makes no representations expressed or implied that such testing fully demonstrates efficiency, performance, reliability, or any other characteristic of the articles being tested, or similar products. This report should not be relied upon as an endorsement or certification by Element U.S. Space & Defense of the equipment tested, nor does it represent any statement whatsoever as to its merchantability or fitness of the test article or similar products for a particular purpose. This document shall not be reproduced except in full without written approval from Element U.S. Space & Defense.
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