Oryx Aviation Services L.L.C – S.P.C. delivers specialist surface friction testing for helidecks, heliports, and vertiports using the Findlay Irvine Micro GT Helideck Friction Tester, a proven and widely accepted device for assessing the skid/wheel resistance of helicopter landing surfaces. This service ensures that landing and movement areas provide adequate friction to support safe aircraft and personnel operations under normal and adverse conditions.
Surface friction testing is critical to:
- Prevent aircraft skidding and dynamic rollover risks.
- Verify the effectiveness of surface coatings and finishes.
- Detect deterioration, contamination, or wear over time.
- Support certification, continued operational approval, and post-maintenance assurance.
The Micro GT Helideck Friction Tester is specifically designed for helicopter landing environments and is widely referenced in offshore and onshore helideck/heliport guidance. ORYX testing and reporting are aligned with applicable guidance and authority expectations, ensuring:
- Consistent, repeatable friction measurements.
- Testing of landing areas, taxi routes, and parking stands as needed.
- Assessment under dry and wet conditions, where required.
- Accurate evaluation of surface coatings and anti-skid systems.
ORYX Deliverables:
- Measured friction values obtained using the Micro GT device.
- Compliance assessment against applicable acceptance criteria.
- Identification of areas of concern or non-compliance.
- Clear, actionable recommendations for maintenance, surface treatment, or refurbishment.
- Formal technical report and certificate suitable for regulatory review, audits, and operator records.
ORYX surface friction testing using the Findlay Irvine Micro GT Helideck Friction Tester provides confidence that landing surfaces meet required safety margins—supporting safe, compliant, and resilient helicopter and vertiport operations.
