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Quick Shipment for Remote Hooks & Long Lines

Quick Shipment for Remote Hooks & Long Lines

Now you can buy your remote hooks and long lines at the same time! We're stocking standard longline sizes so these products can be drop-shipped to your hangar or work site along with your remote hook order. Read more …
June 29, 2023
Dressed Longline Packages

Dressed Longline Packages

Onboard Systems stocks fully dressed longlines that are available for immediate shipment with your remote hook order, and can even be drop-shipped to the field. Read more …
June 30, 2022
Service Life Update for Synthetic Helicopter Longlines from Barry Cordage

Service Life Update for Synthetic Helicopter Longlines from Barry Cordage

Barry Cordage recently modified the service life calculation for their synthetic helicopter longlines to include shelf life, in addition to service life. Read more …
December 14, 2017
Barry Cordage Dielectric Longlines  & Weighted End Covers

Barry Cordage Dielectric Longlines & Weighted End Covers

As an authorized distributor for Barry Cordage, we wanted to introduce Barry's D.E.W (Dielectric Even Wet) Longlines and Weighted End Covers to you. Read more …
September 15, 2014
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.

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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