Description
Airbus EC130 Emergency Float Kits are available with or without 6-man liferaft. The systems are compatible with ground handling wheels and the floats can be removed in a matter of minutes. The electro-mechanical valve system has no squibs. The cylinder valve assemblies, floats and liferafts are available as exchange items, thereby reducing the maintenance and down time. All hoses and fittings are stainless steel. All float chambers come standard with field replaceable pressure relief and inflation valves. The floats are on-condition and except for the liferafts, do not have to be returned to the factory for recertification. Factory recertification of the systems is available for customers who desire OEM services. Annual inspection of floats, as compared with the 6 or 12 month inspection required in some competitors' products, lowers ongoing maintenance costs of the system.
*Complete system including: reservoir, float bags and covers, necessary wiring and plumbing.
Contact sales for purchasing options (integrated liferaft, mechanical & electrical activation, fixed and/or removable provisions kits).
System installation and maintenance requires 606.7803 pull cable test fixture (sold separately)
Key Features
- Includes 2 cylindrical floats with integrated liferafts compliant with TSO-C70a requirements
- Quick release fittings for easy removal
- Inspections at 18 months (instead of 12)
- All valves are field replaceable
- Compatible with OEM fixed provisions
- Available with: DART mechanical & electrical actuation and two liferaft reservoir installation options (LH cargo or tail cargo)
Key Benefits
- Easy removal: includes quick disconnect hose fittings to remove up 70% of the weight in only 15 minutes
- Also available 606.7803 Float System Pull Cable Test Tool
- Lower maintenance costs due to longer inspection cycles
Approvals
Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
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STC | EASA - Europe | 10069009 | EC130B4/EC130T2 | Emergency Float System Installation |
STC | FAA - USA | SR04327NY | EC130B4/EC130T2 | Installation of Emergency Float System |
STC | TCCA - Canada | SH18-50 | EC130B4/EC130T2 | Emergency Float System Installation |