Newsletter Articles

Three Tips to Stay on Top of Documentation Revisions

Three Tips to Stay on Top of Documentation Revisions

Onboard Systems wants to make it easy for you to stay on top of any documentation revisions for your cargo hook equipment, so here are several tips that may prove useful. Read more …
May 22, 2019
Staying on Top of Service Alerts & Bulletins Lets You Lift Safely

Staying on Top of Service Alerts & Bulletins Lets You Lift Safely

Onboard Systems has established processes to ensure that we dispatch service alerts and service bulletins to customers who have purchased equipment directly from us. But if you purchased Onboard equipment through a distributor, here's what you need to do to make sure we can reach you. Read more …
March 20, 2019
Technical Contact eMail List for Service Alerts & Bulletins

Technical Contact eMail List for Service Alerts & Bulletins

Onboard Systems has set up a special email list to help keep you informed about service alerts and bulletins for our cargo hook equipment. Read more …
December 10, 2018
How to Search for Service Alerts & Bulletins

How to Search for Service Alerts & Bulletins

We've set up a page on our website to help you search for service alerts and service bulletins using either the part number or the STC number. This search page makes it easy to see if your equipment needs additional attention — and find out what you need to do next. Read more …
May 22, 2018
Chrome Themes for Your Browser

Exclusive Chrome themes featuring external load mission photos for your browser.

Convenient Email Invoices

How to get an invoice before your order arrives to help with customs paperwork and internal receiving processes.

Documentation Updates

Get the 411 about all the documentation updates and service bulletins that have taken place since the last issue.

External Load Mission Wallpapers

Exclusive desktop wallpapers featuring external load mission photos for your desktop.

Get the 411 on Surefire Products

Here is a complete reference list of aircraft and cargo hook kits currently featuring Surefire.

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How to Upgrade Your Equipment

We strive to make it simple and cost-effective for our customers to upgrade their equipment.

Increased Rated Load for TALON 3K Remote Hooks

We've increased the rated load for the TALON 3K Remote Cargo Hook series from 3,000 lb. to 3,300 lb. / 1,500 kg.

Load Cell TBOs

Load cells are not field serviceable and must be returned to the factory for overhaul.

Return for Service Shipping Tips

International "Return for Service" shipments can be tricky. Here are some tips.

Send Us Your Photos & Videos

If you've got some great helicopter photos or videos of helicopters at work, we'd love to hear from you!

Service Life Update for Barry Longlines

Barry has modified the service life calculation for their synthetic helicopter longlines.

Tracking Water Drops

How to use the C-39 cockpit indicator to track water drops for contracts.

Tradeshow Schedule

Plan to meet us at these upcoming tradeshow events around the world.

Wanted: Reviews & Testimonials

We would love to hear about how our products or services have helped you.

Why Onboard

We maintain a large inventory of products, spare parts, and complete systems on site, allowing fast shipment of most items. While other manufacturers may put you on a waiting list for months, Onboard is able to turn around orders quickly — oftentimes the same day your payment is received. View our shipping policy here