Date: 16 Mar 2004
Time: 16:51
Air Methods Corporation has announced that its Products Division has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) on an improved patient loading system for the Eurocopter EC-130 helicopter. “The improved system eliminates over 40 lbs. of weight while increasing functionality and reliability over the existing system,” said the company.
“The new system uses Air Methods’ standard patient litter, providing fleet commonality. Additionally, the improved patient loading system has a low profile designed to accommodate aircraft that require reduced loading heights or have limited cabin clearance to ensure that loading ergonomics and en-route patient care are optimised.”
The first EC-130 aircraft equipped with this certified system was recently delivered to Air Methods LifeNet Division in Augusta, Georgia. A second aircraft is due for delivery in March to the LifeNet Division.
Air Methods is actively pursuing the integration of this product into other airframes.