Momentum Aeronautics

Momentum Aeronautics is an aeronautical engineering company in St. Paul, Minnesota. The company is based at the Downtown St. Paul Airport. It specializes in the design, analysis, testing, and certification of aircraft and aircraft modifications. The site says its engineers have worked across many platforms and regulatory frameworks.

The company's engineering work covers landing gear design and development testing, aircraft wheel and brake systems, and seating systems. It also covers flight test program design and execution, structural design and analysis, and STC development and approval. The company offers operational support for repairs and alterations on special aircraft and fleets.

The company offers help with FAA certification through Designated Engineering Representatives, called DERs. The site says the DERs provide technical advice to guide projects through the FAA process. The company also handles FAA, EASA, and international certification work.

The company also builds its own product. Heatwave is a composite scooping float system for the Air Tractor AT-802. The site says it is designed for aerial wildfire firefighting. It is FAA certified, EASA validated, and approved by Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency, ANAC. The site says it is in use on wildfire operations across North America.

The news section reports that Heatwave floats received EASA supplemental type certificate validation, which opens the way for operation across Europe. The company also reports Brazil approval, which expands its global market access. The company says it works with customers across the United States, Canada, and other countries. It can also help with engineering design from prototype to finished product.

The company has a contact form and a St. Paul address at 750 Bayfield Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107. The main phone number is 888.523.2376. The site also lists a Heatwave dealers page and a subscription form for email updates.