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LEONARDO AW 169 – EMS – MEDICAL OXYGEN SYSTEM GAINS STC

It has been an extremely busy period for Flight Structures  and we are delighted that we gained a second AW169 STC in 2019. 

Medical Oxygen STC achieved for Leonardo AW169

It has been an extremely busy period for Flight Structures  and we are delighted that we gained a second AW169 STC in 2019.  This system was developed in conjunction with Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust (ARHT).  The system stores the oxygen cylinder remote from the main cabin, with access from an external door.  A contents monitor is in the main cabin which is visible by the medical crew from all seated positions.  A low pressure alarm and shut off valve are provided for added safety.  Two outlets in the ceiling can supply a ventilator and / or patient mask and are positioned perfectly to suit the patient on the Flight Structures RULS stretcher system.    

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FSL IN THE NEWS: AIR AMBULANCE ON COVER OF NZ AVIATION NEWS

Flight Structures is proud to be one of the organisations involved with the refit of the Westpac Air Ambulance.

Flight Structures is proud to be one of the organisations involved with the refit of the Westpac Air Ambulance. Flight Structures, in conjunction with Philips Search and Rescue Trust has developed a stretcher loading system for the MU-2 Westpac Air Ambulance.

The key features of this product include the following :

  • There is no lifting required from paramedics or pilots.

  • The secure smooth loading system leads to reduced patient stress.

  • The system has the ability to handle bariatric patients.

  • Patient loading onto the aircraft is quick, less than two minutes from beginning to end.

  • STC Approved under the CAANZ.

In operation for over six months now, Philips Search and Rescue Trust are very happy with the performance of the system.

Click here to read the article about the Westpac Air Ambulance.

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FITOUT FOR NEST SIKORSKY

In 2012 Northland Emergency Services Trust refitted ZK-IKM, one of their three Sikorsky helicopters.  The fitout involved installation of two aft facing crew seats designed and manufactured by Flight Structures.  The seats have a four point harness.

In 2012 Northland Emergency Services Trust refitted ZK-IKM, one of their three Sikorsky helicopters.  The fitout involved installation of two aft facing crew seats designed and manufactured by Flight Structures.  The seats have a four point harness.

The new seats allow the  crew to rest as much as possible during long night flights, reducing fatigue.

Northland Emergency Services Trust are based in Whangarei, and provide a rescue service to Northland and beyond.

Here is a link to their website.

NEST website

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JETSTREAM 31 CONVERSION TO AERO MEDICAL USE

Recently Flight Structures Ltd approved a major design change for Wellington's Life Flight Trust, where a Jetstream 31 was converted for aero-medical use. 

Recently Flight Structures Ltd approved a major design change for Wellington's Life Flight Trust, where a Jetstream 31 was converted for aero-medical use.  This project which was completed in under two months, involved refitting the aircraft with new Flight Structures seats, designing and approving stretcher bases and certification of the back up battery system.   The fit out was completed by Vincent Aviation. 

You can also refer to the May/June 2012 issue of Vector Magazine, titled "Design Delegation Holders" where the CAA explain how delegation works, referencing this project.

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