Description
The Cable Cutters System provides a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike by providing the capability to cut a cable or wire before catastrophic damage occurs. The system is designed to reduce the possibility of a cable or wire entering the cockpit and to reduce the chance of flight control damage. This design has proven to be effective even during multiple wire strikes. The system incorporates both an upper and lower cutter assemblies and each is designed with high strength cutting blades.
*Includes removable provisions for upper & lower cable cutter and fixed provisions for upper & lower cutter. Does not include composite roof reinforcement (i.e. aircraft that are pre AMS OP-3560). Compatible on EC130B4 only. Completes one aircraft.
Key Features
- Tested to cut cables with 14,000 lbs / 6,350 kg tensile strength
- Includes upper & lower cutter assemblies
Key Benefits
- Enhanced safety: prevents possible wire or cable strike on flight controls
- Effective during multiple wire strikes
- Compatible with factory installed fixed provisions
- Shortest lead time
- Lowest acquisition cost
Approvals
| Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STC | TCCA - Canada | LoA C-18-0702 | EC130B4/EC130T2 | Installation of cable cutters |
| STC | FAA - USA | SR02609SE | EC130B4/EC130T2 | Installation of cable cutters |
| STC | EASA - Europe | 1006752 | EC130B4/EC130T2 | Installation of Cable Cutters |
| STC | ANAC - Brazil | 2021S09-01 | EC130B4/EC130T2 | Installation of cable cutters |